Allison of Little Lovelies is sharing a great tutorial. She says,
… Read More ...As I was working on this, I realized that it was actually looking a little too simple with only two colors and the wood hoop…Wrapping an embroidery hoop is
Tips for stitching on the road
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik has some excellent tips for stitching while traveling in a car. Funny…but true! See her post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Rock ‘n’ Roll Falcon
If, like me, you love the rock ‘n’ roll falcon on a certain fast-food commercial, then you’ll adore this original embroidery design by Leah of Zombies Wearing Helmets. Best of all, the pattern is free (for personal use, of course) … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stumpwork beaded blackberry
Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love created this gorgeous stumpwork blackberry by embroidering beads on a slip and then attaching it to her ground cloth. Sounds hard, right? Not so much. Especially if you follow the excellent tutorial she’s sharing … Read More ...
Embroidery bonanza at The Making Spot
Don’t miss the week of awesome embroidery posts over on The Making Spot in honor of Embroidery Month. Posts so far include an interview with Emily Peacock, a reprise of Floresita‘s couching post from Feeling Stitchy, an interview … Read More ...
Free vintage embroidery pattern
Helen of Bustle & Sew is sharing this sweet 1918 embroidery pattern. Go to her blog post to download it.… Read More ...
How to use a curved needle
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread explains when you need a curved needle and how to use one. See her post.… Read More ...
Make a matchbook needlebook
Stalking Pinterest pays off if you actually create some of the crafts you find there! Evidence: Allison of Little Lovelies pinned a tutorial from Make It Do for creating little matchbook needlebooks. She says,
… Read More ...These were easy and quick to
Tutorial: Hooping doilies for display
Faith of Ordinary Mommy Design wanted to use some doilies crocheted by her grandmother in her decor. So she mounted them on fabric and hooped them up. Brilliant! Learn the technique from her blog post.… Read More ...
Embroidery basics for newbies
If you’ve thought about trying embroidery but you’re afraid it’s a bit too complicated, Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting will boost your confidence. Her post covers the basics from tools and materials to simple stitches and troubleshooting. Check it … Read More ...
Tutorial: Yoyo magnets
Mollie Johanson is so clever! When you see her method for creating yoyo magnets, you’re going to say, “Why didn’t I think of that!” Go to her Wild Olive blog post to see how it’s done.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Frayed fabric flower
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shows us how to make this frayed-edge flower from scraps of felt and cottons. So sweet! (I’m thinking: Mother’s Day brooch.) Go to the tute.
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Free pattern: Prick-and-stitch flower
This new design is free from the Stitching Cards web site. The prick-and-stitch pattern–intended for embroidery on paper–is suitable for a bookmark or greeting card. Get the PDF download.
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How to block tatting
Heather of Tatted Treasures explains the whys and hows of blocking a tatted work. Take your project from the rumpled look on the left to the polished look on the right in a few simple steps. Go to Heather’s tute… Read More ...
Free patterns: Spring Violets pincushion
Designer Heather Bailey is sharing her pattern for this sweet nosegay of felt violets. She points out that they work well on a headband, ponytail holder, notecard, or gift. Or you can download her Square Deal Pincushion pattern (also free) … Read More ...