Run over to Sublime Stitching and throw your paycheck at as many design sets as you can. They are half-price through September 10! Included are some artist series, such as the Tara McPherson designs shown here. Like these weren’t enough … Read More ...
Free CQ design: Best wishes
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART is sharing her design for this Best Wishes crazy-quilt block, which incorporates an antique postcard image from her personal collection. She says,
… Read More ...Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then
Tutorial: Satin stitch
Kim of big B shares her latest stitchy learning experience. See her satin stitch tute.… Read More ...
Original: SRE honeysuckle
I’m in awe of this honeysuckle vine stitched by Melissa of Honey Bee’s Bliss. She says,
… Read More ...I’ve never done honeysuckle before and none of my books have any that I loved so I made my own idea of honeysuckle!
Free online: 1920 stitching handbook
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread points out an amazing free online book for stitchers. Get the details.… Read More ...
Inspiration: The Glass Mountain
Kate of The Glass Mountain has been embroidering these darling characters on little zippered coin purses. She says,
… Read More ...I’ve been a little fascinated by the idea of circus skills lately. Not so much clowning but definitely balancing acts — little
Tutorial: Woven trellis stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is woven trellis stitch. See the tute on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stencil and stitch
Here’s a great idea from The Long Thread. Combine freezer-paper stenciling and hand stitching to customize plain linens. See the tute.… Read More ...
Suzani = tambour work
Christine Stanton of Christine, by Hand points out that the beautiful suzani embroidery showing up on Etsy has the look of chain stitches but is created with a tambour hook. (The technique Susan Elliott told us about in June… Read More ...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
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 ...
Stitch tutorial: Lazy bow
I keep meaning to tell you about this clever technique from Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching: the lazy bow. Two lazy daisies, four straight stitches, and a French knot. Voila! Easy to stitch but oh, so effective. Get … Read More ...
Shisha: Beyond mirrors
Rachel of Cornflower Blue says, “I learned a new embroidery technique. What do you think?” I think Rachel used shisha embroidery to attach coins to fabric. And I think you rock, Rachel! See more views on Rachel’s blog post… Read More ...
