Check this from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More ...Watch the seconds tick by in style! This week, a shiny new tutorial will show you how to make an embroidered clock. Nope, this isn’t a crazy feat of hooping … just get
Tutorial: French-knot pillow
Megan of The Crafty CPA creates a rockin home accent with a bit of fabric, some two-color yarn, and a few French knots. And she’s sharing her technique with us! See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Framing needlework
Debra of All About Me shows us how to frame needlework using self-adhesive mounting board. See her tute.… Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Free cross-stitch charts
(1) Cigognes from les loisirs abbygaelle
(2) Une nouvelle vache from Le blog de 7 à la maison
(3) Roses from luli
(4) Póg mo thóin Subversive ATC from Kincavel Krosses
(5) Instrument de Musique: Un violon from Le blog … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
There’s something so satisfying about creating something beautiful with your own two hands. If you’re looking for a new crafting project to try, why not give cross-stitching a go? These patterns are perfect for making bookmarks – and they’re a … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Easter
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Tutorial: Tatted barefoot sandals
TotusMel has posted a tutorial for her signature tatted barefoot sandals on Instructables. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tatting tute: Estimating thread
Jon Yusoff of Tat-a-Renda explains how to estimate the amount of thread needed for a project. See her post.… Read More ...
Getting started with stumpwork and ribbon embroidery
Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love has posted an excellent intro to stumpwork and ribbon embroidery, including links to sources of materials. Check it out.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery
? Then check out these craft books.
Not … Read More ...
Tutorial: Dot and Daisy stitch
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik shows us how to make her Dot and Daisy stitch combo. See the tute.… Read More ...
Video tute: Essential embroidery
C&T Publishing’s blog is sharing a video replay of a demonstration by Bari J. Ackerman. The blog says,
… Read More ...Bari shared a few of her favorite embroidery tools and some essential embroidery stitches, perfect for dressing up any sewing project!
Tutorial: Satin-stitched dots
I avoid embroidering dots. I’ve always thought they were just too hard. But afte reading Mary Corbet‘s tutorial, I’m willing to give them a try. I want a bit of this gorgeousness in my hoop! If you’d like to … Read More ...