Our beloved Meri of Agulhas da Meri has given her blog a new look, including a new gallery and a section where you can purchase supplies or her completed handworks. What a treat! Check it out.… Read More ...
For stitchers with arthritis
Yvette Stanton recommends embroidery hoops with stands for stitchers who have arthritis. Find out why.… Read More ...
Mollie meets an urgent need
If you follow Mollie Johanson‘s Wild Olive blog, you know about her commitment to supplying Caregiver Kits to World Vision ministry. Mollie says,
… Read More ...The supply of kits is extremely low, and World Vision is seeking people to get more
New dollhouse sampler
Here’s great news from Janet Granger:
… Read More ...There’s a new sampler kit on my website this week, which you might like to take a look at. It’s a ‘Home Sweet Home’ design, in shades of gold, green, and brick red.
Stitch a Posie sampler
This Daisychain ABCs Crewelwork Sampler makes me so happy — modern, colorful, full of variety and fun. The design is by Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy), and she’s taking preorders for kits now. Later the design will be … Read More ...
Take a cyber-class; make this pillow
With just the addition of a small bow to tie on the rings, this gorgeous needlework-sampler pillow could easily become the perfect ring-bearer pillow. Or, if there’s not a wedding on the horizon, wouldn’t it make a lovely addition to … Read More ...
Join Orna for Thread Gatherings
Orna Willis of Ornaments has a new concept for crafty groups: Thread Gatherings. Her blog says,
… Read More ...Thread Gatherings are classes in a box. Each box is designed for eight people, with one designated leader. You can run these formally,
Help Cindy find a source
We got this interesting note from Cindy Madsen of Bagatelle Patterns:
… Read More ...We are trying to reprint a pattern that was custom printed originally by McCalls in 1996. It included a large sheet of transfer embroidery patterns. McCalls will reprint the
Looking closely at Suzhou
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread received a piece of Suzhou embroidery as a gift. The work — seen through her analysis and beautiful close-up photos — invites study and awe. Enjoy Mary’s post.… Read More ...
New needlepoint app
Ruth Schmuff of Not your Grandmother’s Needlepoint clues us in to a new smart-phone app based on Sandra Arthur’s Shapes of Needlepoint. She says, “What a great system, you can search by shape, name or thread count. No more wondering … Read More ...
Class: Techniques in Overdyed Threads
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is offering a new class in using overdyed threads effectively. She says,
… Read More ...My new class, beginning in early June is designed to teach you many wonderful techniques you can use with these popular threads.
Relax your hands
Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint offers a tip for relieving needlework stress in your hands. See her post.… Read More ...
Enjoy StitchPunk blog
Urban Threads has given its blog a big refresh and a new name: StitchPunk. You’ll love the new design, and the focus is still on stitching with an edge. Check it out.
And while you’re there, enjoy the story … Read More ...
Raffle for TAFA
Rachel Biel is working hard to raise funds to support a new website for TAFA, The Textile and Fiber Art List. She says,
… Read More ...We’re having TAFA’s first event during the Quilt Show here in Paducah: http://www.tafalist.com/p/tafa-market.html I am hoping to
Learn about DMC Threads
Get a rundown of DMC embroidery threads at the DMC Thread’s Blog. The post notes, “Threads are the single most important part of any needlework project, and there are so many choices…not just color choices, but threads … Read More ...