Nicole of Polka Dot Bunny has a deal for you: Purchase an embroidery pattern from her Etsy shop and get this sweet bear & girl decorating a tree pattern free. Get the details from Nicole’s blog.… Read More ...
Jude tries reverse embroidery
You’ve heard of reverse applique. But what about reverse embroidery? Jude Hill explores the possibility on her what if? blog. See the post.… Read More ...
Resource: Society Silk Embroidery
Don’t miss Mary Corbet‘s article on Society Silk Embroidery. The photos will make you want to rub your cheek gently against your computer screen. She points out an outstanding resource that is new to me and is definitely getting … Read More ...
Get to know Eva of Apple & Eve
Run over to Pepperberry & Co. blog and enjoy an excellent interview — replete with photographs — of one of our favorite stitchers, Eva of Apple & Eve. See the post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Melissa Crowe
Look what Melissa Crowe (Checkout Girl) is up to now! I love the close-up shot of this felt applique because it clearly shows how a few well-placed stitches can create the texture of bricks or add dimension to … Read More ...
New designs from Di van Niekerk
Di van Niekerk has 22 new designs — including the one shown here — that are ready for your embroidered embellishments. She says,
… Read More ...Printed on 100% cotton fabric and available as small (A5), medium (A4) and large (A3) panels. Can
Follow the development of ecclesiastical embroidery
Just wait till you see this! Ruth O’Leary writes in,
… Read More ...I’m a textile artist based in the North East of England, and on my blog I’m documenting the work involved in a commission I have recently won to make a
Free patterns from Bird Brain Designs
Patty of Pip Stitch tipped us off to a great source for free hand-embroidery patterns. She says,
… Read More ...Bird Brain Designs offers a new embroidery freebie every month on their site and there’s an extra one linked in the current newsletter.
Free pattern: Needle wallet
Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches has posted the pattern for her Sweet & Spotty Needle Wallet. The free pattern is Natalie’s contribution to the Stitchers Angel project, but we all get to enjoy it. Thank you, Cinderberry! Get the … Read More ...
Free pattern: Scissors keeper
The pattern for this embroidered felt scissors keeper is free for your personal use from designer Paula Storm. Download the pattern and get your holiday gifts started early!… Read More ...
Tutorials you may have missed
Embroidery Techniques and Tutorials
There are many different embroidery stitches available to embroidery enthusiasts, and each has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. In this article, we will share some of the most popular embroidery stitches, as … Read More ...
Free embroidery patterns you may have missed
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 … Read More ...
Herb embroidery patterns — and a deal!
Carina (of Carina’s craftblog) created these beautiful herb embroidery patterns, and she’s offering us a deal. Her blog says,
… Read More ...Five of them: sage, oregano, parsley, chervil and basil. Available in the shop, of course. This week only (until Sunday)
Free embroidery patterns from Sarah Jane
As part of its Month of Hand Sewing series, Sew, Mama, Sew! is featuring special, original embroidery designs from Sara Jane Studios. You’re going to love them! Get the PDF downloads.… Read More ...
Blooming CQ seam treatment
I’m in love with this simple but effective seam treament from SharonB‘s CQ Detail series. I’ve flipped the image upside down (forgive me, Sharon) to emphasize the flower-bloom quality of this treatment. While it totally works for crazy-quilting, this … Read More ...