Art, patterns and techniques
Jan of Poppytalk highlights the nontraditional silk-ribbon embroidery of Brenda Kee (bstudio). She says,
… Read More ...Brenda Kee is bringing a fresh and exciting new look to [silk-ribbon embroidery]. Her shop offers pillows, pillow covers, greeting cards, jewelry, lavender sachets and wedding
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread introduces us to gilt faconnee, a beautiful metal thread used in goldwork embroidery. See her post.… Read More ...
Zoe of The Making Spot explains how to speed up color changes in needlework by “parking” your thread. See her post.… Read More ...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread gives us a look at some astonishing antique beaded mats for art. So gorgeous. Get the details and see more photos at Mary’s blog post.… Read More ...
LimeRiot posted a tutorial on Craftster for creating this adorable applique-and-embroidery hoop. Once you’ve mastered the technique, you can create a similar hoop from any simple line art (such as coloring-book images). See the tute.
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Molly of The Purl Bee shows us how to make these adorable felt-applique coasters to bring some summer to your table. See the tute.
And many thanks to Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Enjoy a guest post on Mary Corbet’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog by Laurie Latour, an expert in embroidery on gingham. She shares images of vintage aprons embellished with gingham embroidery (and drawn-threadwork!) with helpful descriptions and links. See the … Read More ...
Paige Hill of Where Women Create and Sterling Publishing has posted a review of Natalie Lymer‘s new book, Cotton Floss. And she’s running a great giveaway: a copy of the book plus copies of Where Women Create and Where … Read More ...
Corinne of so september is offering three new fabric panels that rock my face off. Called Talking Threads, the printed images are drop-shadowed, creating a layered effect. And each can be completed with the words of your choice. Corinne says,… Read More ...
SharonB will offer a new session of her online course, Sumptuous Surface Embroidery, beginning July 27. (Remember…this is the class Rachel Hobson took that resulted in her creation of the award-winning High Texture Hand Embroidery of the Moon.) SharonB … Read More ...
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting doodle-stitched this sweet hoop. Can you find the hidden message from Mother Nature? See her post.… Read More ...
Squeee! Look at the winner of feeling stitchy‘s May stitchalong! Lia of Summerday Studio stitched a miniature version of May’s pattern on a dress for a Blythe doll. Wow. And what’s more, she’s sharing a technical illustration so you … Read More ...
Our beloved Meri of Agulhas da Meri has given her blog a new look, including a new gallery and a section where you can purchase supplies or her completed handworks. What a treat! Check it out.… Read More ...
Khadija of Creative Mind made this sweet shirt for her equally sweet niece combining tie-dye and embroidery. Read about her approach to the project.… Read More ...
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs shares a pattern and shows us several ways to use it — as a counted cross-stitch motif, as counted blackwork, and as freehand embroidery. See her post and get the freebie.… Read More ...