Art, patterns and techniques
Di of Crafts Unlimited alerts us to a competition involving her 16 new Dreamscapes designs. Her e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Running until the end of May 2011, you may enter as many embroidered pieces from the Dreamscapes series as you like. There
This week’s TAST challenge is raised close herringbone stitch. See the tute on Pin Tangle blog.… Read More ...
You have to go see the memory quilt made by Rachel Biel (Rayela’s Fiber Focus) for her parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Her mixed-media techniques are fascinating, the secret pockets for mementos are brilliant, and the finished work is … Read More ...
Jeanine in Canada (Italian Needlework) shows us how to finish linen with a traditional rolled hem. She says,
… Read More ...I checked through my books and found at least three different methods for executing the Rolled Hem. Fundamentally they all
Kim of bigB continues her quest to try 100 embroidery stitches. This week, she shares how to do knotted buttonhole stitch. See the tute.… Read More ...
Laura Wasilowski (Artfabrik) shows us how to create a colonial knot — easier than a French knot (imho) but with a similar beautiful result. See the tute.… Read More ...
Marie of Make and Takes shares her idea for handmade jar toppers to make a gift of homemade soup even more special. See the tute.… Read More ...
I’m excited about the new designs in Janet Granger’s line of miniature needlepoint: Christmas tree mats! Janet’s blog says,
… Read More ...There are three designs in various diameters, to suit several sizes of miniature Christmas tree. They are all to be stitched
Don’t miss this free design from Urban Threads. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Did ya get that Banned Books Week design yet? The festival of literary freedom wraps up this weekend, but this design is free through Oct. 17 in
Shirley of Shirley’s Twisted Threads is paying forward the kindness and sharing of the stitchin fingers community by posting a tutorial for her beautiful SRE rose. Shirley has named this stitch “Lucy”s Rose. Enjoy the tute.… Read More ...
Yiota’s Cross Stitch is giving away a cross-stitch kit based on Klimt’s Fulfillment. Go to Yiota’s site to enter before October 20.… Read More ...
Jennifer of pieKnits is sharing her original pattern for this funky and adorable cross-stitch slogan. Go get it.… Read More ...
The SWAKembroidery.com e-newsletter announces this great freebie:
… Read More ...Courtesy of Needle in a Haystack Embroidery and SWAKembroidery, we’re pleased to bring you a free tutorial on making a fall flange pillow. Here is what the designer shares..
“Autumn has to be
Digital Misfit of My Hiding Place in Cyber Space is sharing two adorable Kreepy Kid hand-embroidery patterns. Her blog says,
… Read More ...Foxy Felix is usually a sweet, lovable boy who loves camping and roasting marshmallows…but be careful. Felix can have a
Ruth O’Leary has resumed work on the St. Cuthbert’s banner. Go to her blog to catch up on this historical embroidery project on velvet. Awesome.… Read More ...
