Art, patterns and techniques
Corinne of so september blog is churning out tons of ideas for embellishing blank fabric calendars, such as the one shown here (available from her SeptemberHouse Etsy shop). For example,
… Read More ...5. Sew on clear vinyl squares or rectangles edged
Needle goddess Betz White is offering her first online workshop this fall. Her blog says,
… Read More ...Felt + Stitch Holiday is jam-packed with ideas, techniques and projects you can start making right away. Inspired my book, Warm Fuzzies, this workshop
Jacqueline Holdsworth of Needleprint has just released an Infinity Chart for reproduction Altpursa Chocolate cross stitch album cards. Her blog says,
… Read More ...The new Needleprint Infinity Chart is rather more than a chart. There are four pdf files for you to
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Check out the latest stitch tutorials at Hand Embroidery Network. Love-love-love their colorful samples! Go to the network’s blog.… Read More ...
When I found this image on the blog of JO in NZ, I screamed a little. Yes. It is a Christmas tree made up of bullion knots!! The ornaments on the tree are Swarovski crystals. Brilliant! Literally. And so … Read More ...
A post on the blog of the Hand Embroidery Network says,
… Read More ...We would like to announce the launch of our new hand embroidery patterns to be sold via our new HEN Etsy Shop. Our pattern designs are hand drawn and
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas 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 Christmas … Read More ...
Be sure to stop by Ruth O’Leary‘s blog to check out her progress on the St. Cuthbert’s Banner project. In her most recent post, she lets us look over her shoulder as she outlines the cross motif with goldwork, … Read More ...
Didn’t you love Kelly Fletcher‘s series of Jacobean leaves? Well, she’s back with a new series she’s calling Bloomin’ Marvelous. She says,
… Read More ...Each design will fit neatly into a 4×4″ square, or about 10x10cm. So the plan is to
I want to stitch up a bunch of Connie G. Barwick‘s peace ornaments for the coming holiday season. Connie says,
… Read More ...No matter what religion or belief system you follow, the concept of peace is a fairly universal one. This
Kristi of Stitchy Stitcherson blog stitched this colorful sugar skull using a pattern from Jenny Hart’s new book, Embroidered Effects. Her special touch? She says,
… Read More ...With the exception of the french knots around the eyes, the white parts are done
sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog departs from her usual modern style to treat us to an old-fashioned (but stitchtastic) chart for a wee owl. I see Halloween potential, here! Get the free chart.
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery … Read More ...
The customer is always right. In this case, customer Rickie bought a traditional Sashiko sampler from PurlSoho.com; but instead of using traditional navy-blue thread, she stitched the pattern in decidedly upbeat colors. The result: classic + modern = beautiful. … Read More ...
Get exquisite old Sajou cross-stitch motifs newly recharted and free from Ramzi’s historical chart site. Wow.… Read More ...