Here are more of the cute designs in vintage umbrella‘s handmade ornament series:
Felt-applique hoops for holiday decorating
These little Christmasy hoops by Laura of Bugs and Fishes have me humming winter holiday songs already. I love clean, simple, evocative designs. And the slight twist on traditional colors–the inclusion of lime green–adds to the modern feel. The hoops … Read More ...
Stitching on old paper
I’m lovin this stitch-o-gram by Emma of Stitch Therapy. In a personal note, she said,
… Read More ...I have a passion for vintage papers such as old books and post cards. This post card is from the early 1900’s. I like
A dala horse for Christmas
Dala horses are the rage around the web lately, so I know you’ll enjoy the latest ornament in vintage umbrella‘s handmade Christmas series. And she shows you how to add a little dala horse to a knitted hat, too! … Read More ...
Convert a photo into an embroidery pattern
Ansie of Sol y Sombra shares a quick tutorial for modifying a scanned image so you can use it as an embroidery pattern. See her tute.… Read More ...
Celebrate with seasonal robots
Here’s a rockin special from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More ...They may be made of metal, but these festive robots have a lot of heart! A new collection of Robot Christmas embroidery designs are ready to make this year’s holiday decor
Audrey has never looked better
Three years in the making, Susan Elliott‘s Breakfast at Tiffany’s crazy quilt is complete, and it is spectacular. The overall composition is breathtaking. The details are exquisite. And the story behind it is fascinating. I’m so glad she’s sharing … Read More ...
New from Elsa Mora
Oh, my. Look what Elsa Mora has been up to. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Make a magnetic needle keeper
Jules Woolford of Adventures in Thread created this handy needle keeper with its darling stumpwork ladybug. And she shows us how to make one, too. You’ll love its magnetic secret. Go to her post.
Looking for books on Stumpwork … Read More ...
Blow up a pattern
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shows us how to modify a tiny embroidery pattern to fit the front of a t-shirt. See her post.… Read More ...
Free embroidery pattern: Christmas reindeer
Get in on the holiday stitch-along at DMC Thread’s Blog. Download the adorable reindeer pattern and follow Emma’s guidance to create a project you can frame. Go to the blog post to get details and download the pattern.
Looking for … Read More ...
Merry Christmas from Stitch and Thimble
Kelly Fletcher has released a special Christmas issue of her e-zine, Stitch and Thimble. The listing on her online shop says,
… Read More ...Dots and roses – a contemporary take on the Christmas table. Decorate your lunch table with functional embroidered cutlery
Vary your thread to create contrast
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread demonstrates how you can create subtle contrast in an embroidered work by switching to a slightly thicker, darker thread. See her post.… Read More ...
Make a Santa Owl ornament
Jenni of Vintage Umbrella has started a series of tutorials for 24 handmade ornaments. Yea! First up is this precious Santa Owl. Go to her blog post for the free pattern and tutorial. And be sure to bookmark the … Read More ...
Recent stitch tutorials
(1) Basic blanket stitches from My Sweet Prairie
(2) Zig-zag cable chain stitch from big B
(3) Herringbone stitch and variations from My Sweet Prairie
(4) Cretan stitch (video) from We Love French Knots (scroll down to 10/18/11)
(5) Chain … Read More ...