Janet Perry, whom we know well from her blog, Nuts About Needlepoint, has just totally revamped her primary online venue, Napa Needlepoint. She says,
… Read More ...The new site is not only a guide to my products and services (including
Save at Shiny Happy World
There’s a biggo sale going on over at Wendi Gratz‘s online store. Get 20% off on any of her stitch kits. The sale lasts till Tuesday or till supplies run out, whichever comes first, so you’d better get on … Read More ...
Learn to make a monster
If you live near or can visit Santa Ana, California, don’t miss the opportunity to learn to make monster dolls from Catherine Zacchino—Junker Jane herself! The one-day workshop is being offered July 21 at Jenny Doh’s Studio Crescendoh. … Read More ...
Follow Deri on Facebook
DeriDolls now has a Facebook page! I got this image of her Circe doll (complete with teensy pig) from her timeline. Check it out.… Read More ...
Lucky Jackson’s take on writing
I love Lucky Jackson every single day. She is one of the most prolific needleartists I’ve ever seen, and her style and subject matter delight me. But today…today…she posted a piece that pierced my heart like an arrow in a … Read More ...
The Summer of Vintage Stitchy Love!
You’re invited to participate in a summer stitching contest with three categories: stitch a vintage image with a summer theme, or modify a vintage pattern, or stitch this design provided by doe-c-doe. Lots of stitchy fun, lots of prizes! The … Read More ...
Stitch on sturdy fabric
Kim of A Dork with a Needle shares her discovery of the perfect fabric for “tense” embroiderers. I think it would rock for relaxed stitchers, too. See her post.… Read More ...
Advertise on the TAFA site
Here’s an excellent win-win: Advertise at a huge discount on the Textile and Fiber Arts site, support your business or cause and TAFA’s growth at the same time. Rachel Biel, TAFA’s founder and administrator, says,
… Read More ...If you have a
Get the latest Stitch & Thimble
The latest edition of Kelly Fletcher‘s pattern zine, The Stitch & Thimble, is available now from her online shop. She says,
… Read More ...The eighth edition features a bullion and knot bloom project, a contemporary doorstop, a hot water bottle cover
Biggo craft book sale
Grab the chance to snag lots of awesome Interweave books at rockin prices during the publisher’s annual hurt book sale, today through June 12. A note from Jamie Guthals of Interweave says,
… Read More ...We’ve been holding the annual hurt book sale
Stitching a Home
If you live near Los Angeles or you can visit, don’t miss the next exhibition of stitch art curated by subversive needlepoint goddess Ellen Schinderman (aka schinders). Home is Where the Needle Marks features the work of more than … Read More ...
A stitchy sale
The latest Country Bumpkin e-newsletter includes this awesome offer:
… Read More ...The William Morris books and patterns sale has been so popular that we’ve extended the offer until the end of June to make sure nobody misses out. This is a great
Sign up for Manya’s daisy class
The incomparable Manya of Humming Needles blog will be teaching an online class beginning in September at Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions! You could learn to stitch this bouquet of dimensional daisies–and more. Go to Manya’s blog post for more details and … Read More ...
Happy birthday to us from Urban Threads!
Check out this Facebook announcement about how Urban Threads is celebrating its birthday–with goodies for us!
… Read More ...It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, it’s BIG…
Yup, it’s Urban Threads STOREWIDE SALE birthday bash!
This May 28th, we’ve rocked
Embroidery is political
Vegkat has created several hoops in rebuttal to Rush Limbaugh’s characterization of a Geogetown law student as a “slut” because of her testimony on Capitol Hill regarding contraception. Check them out at her blog.… Read More ...