Kim of DIY Dish did a segment on NBC/KSL’s Studio 5 about applique. See the video of the segment. Then download the PDF of free applique patterns used in the show. Go to the post.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Felt Christmas ornaments
Creative Breathing is celebrating Christmas in July by sharing patterns and instructions for a series of felt-applique ornaments representing Christmas around the world. See her Bavarian and Eskimo post. And be sure to bookmark her blog so you can … Read More ...
Inspiration: Heather Louise
Heather Louise of The Doll Farm has been busy again. She’s calling her latest series The Angels of Dirt. Don’t ask me why. Just go look at them.… Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
Elsa Mora embroiders
These brooches (and pendant) take my breath away. Elsa Mora has applied her sketching/papercutting style to appliqued and embroidered jewelry with fabulous results. Go to her blog post to see detailed close-ups of each piece. And if you’re interested in … Read More ...
Inspiration: Anja Rieger
Check out this awesome map created by Anja Rieger (Anja Rieger Design) for a contest at They Draw and Travel, a collection of illustrated maps by artists where “Each map is one-of-a-kind, highlighting off-the-beaten path sites and … Read More ...
Win Melissa’s pink house
Here’s a chance to get your hands on an original by Melissa Crowe of Checkout Girl. She’s been experimenting with a new brand of vegan felt, and she’s giving away her rockin practice piece, shown here. Go to her … Read More ...
Tutorial: Starch-method applique
Joanna of Fig Tree & Co. has posted a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for the starch method of applique–especially handy for small pieces such as these leaves. See her tute.… Read More ...
Give these gnomes a home
Kimara of Wee Folk Art has persuaded some of her adorable gnomes to pose for portraits that you can use as desktop wallpaper. A front view is available, but I like the back view even better. Go to her blog … Read More ...
Distress your needlework
Kirsty Waight of The Little Floating Craft Company is applying the distress techniques she uses for greeting cards to fabric creations such as needlebooks. Beautiful. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Stitch a Christmas ornament
If you give handmade ornaments as Christmas gifts, it’s time to start stitching! Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads is sharing patterns and tutorials for two sweet felt ornaments–a tree and (my favorite) the poinsettia shown here. Go to her post… Read More ...
Free pattern and tute: Flowery pirate
Gailen Runge created this amazing embroidered motif for…her husband’s barbecue apron. I don’t know about you, but if I put that much effort and creativity into something, it had better not be used anywhere near barbecue sauce! Gailen is sharing … Read More ...
Artist video: Salley Mavor
See needle artist Sally Mavor in her own studio habitat, hear her talk about her work, and see the development of the fabric relief picture, Rabbitat. Go to the video.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt flower embellishments
Molly of The Purl Bee shares the pattern and tutorials for infinitely variable felt flower embellishments. She says,
… Read More ...The beauty of this project is that there are no real rules. You can mix and match all the shapes to make
Rock me, Amadeus!
Deriana of DeriDolls rocks my face off all the time. But she completely knocked me flat with her teeny tiny interpretation of Tom Hulce as Mozart. Oh, the awesomeness! See more on her blog post.… Read More ...