Art, patterns and techniques
Here’s something new from NeedlePaint: Stitch a needlepoint Christmas stocking that includes a transferred photo of a loved one! Find out more from the NeedlePaint site.
Ed. note: NeedlePaint neither requested nor compensated this post. But reading their … Read More ...
The Metro Chapter of the IOLI (Westwood, New Jersey, USA) is having a lace day and classes November 5-6. Included are an exhibition, a luncheon, and classes for all levels from children to experts. Find out more from the LaceNews… Read More ...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread tips us off to a fantastic little resource for stitchers: The Needle Index published by the Valley Quail chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America in California. See her post to find out why … Read More ...
DMC Threads has a refreshed site with a new look and improved features. The DMC Threads Blog says,
… Read More ...The new DMC website features include easier navigation and organization of products related to specific techniques.
An extensive Education Section includes how-to
Susan Elliott‘s local chapter of the Embroidery Guild of America had the privilege of having Dr. Tricia Wilson Nguyen as their guest last April. Dr. Nguyen is both an engineer and an expert in historical embroidery. She led the … Read More ...
Country Bumpkin newsletter announces this unloose subscription contest:
… Read More ...Renew your subscription for one year or take out a new subscription for two years and go into the draw to win one of two trips to Beating Around the Bush.
If you’re wanting to learn some new needlepoint stitches or bone up on some familiar ones, check out the Needlepoint Teacher site. Susan Sturgeon Roberts has put the site together to share her knowledge, from choosing canvas to mounting your … Read More ...
Here’s an awesome tidbit of news from Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More ...We collaborated with fantastic local design duo KMKostumes to create the embroidered steampunk gown you see here, showcasing lots of the Clockwork Natura embroidery designs. It’s been written up in
Penny Nickels celebrated her inclusion in Jamie Chalmer’s PUSH Stitchery by sponsoring an embroidery contest. Entrants could submit one stitched work, which had to be accompanied by an essay explaining why their art is awesome. Entries were judged solely on … Read More ...
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose has a brilliant and generous idea for a crazy-quilting round robin. Real gold threads are quite pricey. In the past, Gerry had to drop out of a goldwork round robin because of the cost. So … Read More ...
If you live near or can visit New York City, you could see some of the works featured in Jamie Chalmers’ PUSH Stitchery up close and personal. The book by our beloved MrXStitch shows embroidery by 30 innovative and … Read More ...
Yvette of White Threads is considering hosting an exchange of hand-stitched Christmas ornaments again this year. She needs a few more takers to make the exchange a go. If you’re interested in participating, find out more from Yvette’s blog post… Read More ...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has an online class coming up on shading using stranded threads and needleblending. She says,
… Read More ...I worked really hard to explore and conquer shading and discovered a few things:
- it isn’t as hard as
If you think the stitching of Japanese embroidery is a formal ritual, wait till you see the process of preparing a finished piece for mounting or framing. Amazing. Go to the Moonsilk Stitches post for the details.… Read More ...
Lyanna of PurplePandaQuilts guest posted this announcement at Jolly Jabber blog:
… Read More ...I work with foster kids. I love it – they are always so happy and make me appreciate the things I have in life. Anyway this year for the