Here’s a sweet Easter gift from Bronwyn of Red Brolly: a free pattern for a darling pincushion. Go to her post for the download link.
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Free pattern: Magic Happens
A new block is available in the Facts of Life series at Crazy Quilting for Fun. Go to the blog post for the link to the free download. And if you haven’t yet downloaded the Things with Wings series, … Read More ...
Free pattern: Summer Coats
Unseasonably warm weather has put Heidi of Speckless in the mood for some summery stitching. Et voila! Here’s her new free embroidery pattern, Summer Coats. Go to her blog post to download the PDF file.… Read More ...
Insect royalty
This goldwork beetle with sheer wings absolutely takes my breath away. Go to the blog of his creator, Arlene White, to see him from every angle.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered roll cover
Teresa of TeresaDownUnder has posted a tutorial for making a swank embroidered holder for that spare roll of toilet paper. Handy, and a great way to spiff up the old bathroom. Go to her post.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Embroidered Easter baskets
Bronwyn of Red Brolly is sharing the patterns and instructions for two adorable stitchy Easter baskets. These look like heirlooms to me! Go to her blog post for the download links.
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New: Online class from Arlene White
Australian designer Arlene White is offering embroidery classes on Joggles. Next up is a needlecase featuring stumpwork–a dragonfly and Australian gum nuts and blossoms–and a kangaroo and boomerang inspired by Aboriginal images. Class registration closes on March 27. Go to … Read More ...
Inspiration: Hearty Craft
Zinaida of Hearty Craft continues to impress me with the precision and refinement of her stitching and the excellence of her photographs. She’s undertaken a bit of goldwork. Go to her blog post to see lots of gorgeous images.… Read More ...
How to twist flat silk
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has posted a video by Anne Gomes demonstrating how to twist Japanese flat silk. Interesting technique! Go to Mary’s post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Pretty princess
LiliPopo is sharing her pattern for this adorable little princess. If you’d like a copy, all you have to do is send her an email. See the details on her blog.… Read More ...
New online classes at MVA
Now you can sign up for Take It Anytime classes at Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions. You could learn to make the Twisted Waffle Flower motif by Shirlee Fassell (shown at left). Or create embroidered designs using faux pearls with Betty Pillsbury… Read More ...
Tutorial: Corners in rolled hems
Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments explains how to turn a neat corner with an antique rolled hem. See her tute.… Read More ...
Embroidered napkins for your Easter table
DMC Threads’ blog is sharing the pattern to upgrade storebought fabric napkins to custom linens worthy of Easter brunch. Go to the blog post for the pattern for this sweet embroidered embellishment.… Read More ...
Easter Tutorial: Felt bunny brooch
Make a sweet bunny brooch as an Easter gift for someone you love. Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive shows us how. Go to her tute.… Read More ...
Eye’ll be seeing you
Sylvia of WindyRiver has incorporated a doll eye into an embroidered and beaded Day of the Dead pendant. Spooky for some cultures. Invoking protection from the Evil Eye for others. Big win! See more at Sylvia’s blog post.… Read More ...