Art, patterns and techniques
Stitch Therapy shares stunning photos of her first-term textile-course project. She says,
… Read More ...A theme of ‘identity revealed through destruction’ emerged and I discovered the beauty of decay. I really enjoyed the psychological process of revealing hidden layers and the wonky-happy
Jane LaFazio of JaneVille is working up improvisational little squares for a class she’ll be teaching in March. They’re all eye candy. I especially love this one, where she has captured a key under a layer of organza. To see … Read More ...
Oooooooooo, pretty! Appliqued and embroidered zippered pouches by Rachel of Roxy Creations. Go to her blog.… Read More ...
Improvise gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments using fusible web, scrap fabrics, bits of yarn and other fibers, and lots of random, sparkly machine stitching. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber came up with this idea and walks us through the construction step … Read More ...
Fourteen Countess created this beautiful ornament by transferring a photo of a jasmine flower to fabric and framing it with felt and embroidery. The finishing touch? A few drops of jasmine scented essential oil in the ornament’s stuffing. Brilliant! While … Read More ...
Kalidarling is sharing her pattern for this cute little hedgehog ornament. Go to her flickr post for the link to the download.
Many thanks to Craftzine.com for highlighting this little sweetie.… Read More ...
Megan Noel shares a nifty idea for thoughtful but quick ornaments, good for last-minute decorating or gifts. Fussy-cut little images from fabric prints to peek out through the felt window. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
You’ll love the tutorial from vintage umbrella for these sweet nesting doll ornaments. I even love them without the ricrac. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
Khadija of Creative Mind shows us how to amp up a simple cardigan with thin leather appliques. Her technique uses fabric glue, but she notes that the leather designs could be stitched to the sweater. See her tutorial.… Read More ...
Melissa Crowe of Checkout Girl shows us how to make an awesome little ornament from bits of felt, a few stitches, and a 3-inch embroidery hoop. Check out her tutorial.… Read More ...
These ornaments by Zinaida of Hearty Craft just take my breath away. When you see the close-ups of her work, you’re going to want to try your hand at designing your own original ornaments and encrusting them with stitching and … Read More ...
Cate Anevski guest-posted the tutorial for this adorable house ornament over on whip up. Use your felt scraps, a touch of applique, and a bit of embroidery to create keepsakes for your tree or as gifts for friends. Go … Read More ...
Laura of Bugs and Fishes riffs on papercut snowflakes with her winter designs that can be used as coasters or ornaments. Follow her tutorial to make a set of your own.… Read More ...
Jenny of Stumbles & Stitches used burlap from recycled coffee bags as the background for a set of little Christmas canvases. A little piecing, a little felt and happy fabrics, a few beads–and she has a gift-worthy work that the … Read More ...
Lynette Anderson shows us her favorite technique for flawless needleturn applique. See her tute.… Read More ...
