You know I love the teeny-tiny needlework pendants by Corinne of So September. So of course I think this is the most perfect piece of holiday-themed jewelry ever! Imagine Corinne’s bitty mistletoe in its silver frame against a black velvet … Read More ...
Support textile artists through TAFA
Rachel Biel, founder of the Textile and Fiber Arts List (TAFA) writes so beautifully about TAFA’s mission and evolution. I wish I could share her entire e-newsletter with you, including links to TAFA’s kindred sites. In this limited space, … Read More ...
Terri goes wild(life)
Terri Bett
of Betty’s Delights takes a detour from her usual kitchy, pin-up-style embroideries to do some stunning wildlife studies. The Etsy listing for this work says, “This piece is hand drawn onto fabric and then handstitched using tones of … Read More ...
Underwear as art
Heather of In Love With Threads has documented the evolution of corsets with a charming series of original stitcheries. To help you understand the scale of this work of applique and embroidery, the finished piece is about 3″ x 5″! … Read More ...
New kits make great holiday gifts
Orna Willis of Adorn tells us of a new series of products with lots of holiday potential. She says,
… Read More ...We are all starting to have nightmares about holiday shopping. I know that when I find a great gift idea, one
Shop with Katie Arthur
Katie Arthur‘s Etsy shop, Dollhouse Littles and Hitty Art, has reopened will all new stock of handmade miniature home furnishings. Buy something already finished for your dollhouse. Or purchase one of her new miniature quilt patterns. The shop says,… Read More ...
Hand & Cloth helps women
Yvette Stanton of White Threads is spreading the word about Hand & Cloth, an organization based in Bangladesh that engages local women in traditional textile arts to help improve their incomes and, thereby, their families’ well-being. Find out more … Read More ...
All-in-one needlepoint bracelet kit
Check out Orna Willis‘ new Baby Steps kits. The materials and instructions for a sweet needlepoint bracelet are delivered in a window tin with jewelry padding and a gift card. When you’ve completed the bracelet, use the tin and … Read More ...
Dear deer
Bea is a little deer…and very dear. Her creator, Louise of Lou Loves This, says,
… Read More ...She sports a hand-stitched patchwork skirt, (made from ‘Fig Tree & Co’ fabric- yum!), with a hand- embroidered trim, all her accents are in geranium,
Check out Katie Arthur
This technique reminds me of Di van Niekerk — image transferred to fabric and then embellished with gorgeous silk-ribbon embroidery. What’s different about Katie Arthur‘s work? This framed embroidery is 2″ x 1.75″!! Her Etsy shop is a candy … Read More ...
New: Ruth O’Leary art for sale
Eep! Needlework goddess Ruth O’Leary just opened an Etsy shop! Run to her blog post for the link. Run!!!… Read More ...
Sale: Christmas in August
Check out this good news from Bird Brain Designs:
… Read More ...Everything in our Christmas Category is still on SALE all weekend long. You will have time to check out all the patterns from ornaments to stockings and get started on your
Squooshy face
Soooooo many awesome new pillow faces at Pollaz. This portrait is just one rockin example. See more at the blog post.… Read More ...
Softies a boy will love
Helen of Bustle & Sew gave us the heads-up about her precious new pattern for Brave Aviator Mice. Adorable! Hers are made from vintage wool scraps. I think they’d be awesome made from felt, too. You can purchase the pattern … Read More ...
Darth Kitten
I am in love with Fat Cat Crafts — chubby little renditions of our favorite characters in kitteh form. Witness: Darth Vader shown above. (Squeee!) These adorable little art dolls/pincushions are available for quite reasonable prices through the Fat Cat … Read More ...