Art, patterns and techniques
Prepare to embark on a heartwarming journey of creativity and sentimentality with a truly special craft idea – the Handprint Embroidery Keepsake! Picture a unique “family portrait” delicately crafted with superimposed outlines of the hands of Dad, Mom, and the … Read More ...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows an unusually padded technique for basketweave goldwork. She notes that, if you’re not into goldwork, the technique works equally well with regular embroidery threads. Check out the tute.… Read More ...
Lolly Chops shares a pattern and tutorial for a sweet birdie with unlimited possibilities for variations and embellishments. Go to her blog post.… Read More ...
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs walks us step-by-step through a contemporary filet darning interpretation of her seahorse design. I think the dimensional border she created is as beautiful as the central motif. Go to her blog post to see … Read More ...
Amy of Amy Stitches sent us the heads-up about an awesome-sounding stitching retreat taking place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (USA), in October. The event’s site says,
… Read More ...We are going to have a great year in 2011!!! As usual, we
Anna Branford shares her technique for creating this sweet pebble doll–perfectly huggable and textural for little hands. She says the project is appropriate for those with beginner skills, but imagine the lengths to which a more experienced stitcher could … Read More ...
Mulder and Scully by DeriDolls. Yipee!!! See more wonderfulness at the DeriDolls blog.… Read More ...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread gives us a look at twilling–embroidery on quilts using the Palestrina stitch. See her post.… Read More ...
grrl+dog created these sweet little house brooches. My shirt needs a whole neighborhood! See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
The July stitchalong at feeling stitchy is an awesome design by the spectacular MimiLove! Grab the free pattern.… Read More ...
I LOVE this idea from Funk & Weber Designs. See anything wrong with this American flag? Well, just stare at it for a while and then look at a white surface, and you’ll see Old Glory in all her … Read More ...
Holy smokes! Look what I found! A new site devoted to “all things needlework”: Needle Knowledge. The site has four main areas–Knitting & Crochet, Embroidery & Needlework, Sewing & Quilting, and Knowledge Nuggets. My personal interests hit each of … Read More ...
Unbelievable! Jennifer Andrews of Children Playing with Fire is giving away an original hand-embroidered portrait! Maybe of you! She says,
… Read More ...If you would like an embroidered portrait of yourself (by me), then here is your chance. Just leave a comment
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread solves the problem of how to get a sharp point in satin stitch. See her tute.… Read More ...
