Art, patterns and techniques
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 animal … Read More ...
Urban Threads is having a rockin contest. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Did we mention it’s our birthday? We did? Good. We’re kicking off the festivities with this new free Maiden Monarch design — and a coloring contest to go with
Here’s a great freebie from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs. She notes that, although she used the ladybug design for applique, it could easily be resized and used for hand embroidery. Get the free design.… Read More ...
(1) Au Jardin d’enfants from Les chroniques de Frimousse
(2) Spring from Sylyne’s universe
(3) Bouquet de Renoncules from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(4) ANGE OU DEMON from Le blog de 7 à la maison
(5) … Read More ...
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 animal … Read More ...
Evidently, needle artist Aimee Ray can’t stand to throw away her orts. (I can totally relate, can’t you?) So she’s turned them into what she calls “stitched messes” — colorful, textural, framable thread compositions. Brilliant! See her post.… Read More ...
Roseann of Rosebud’s Cottage gives us a close-up look at some of the red and white quilts on display at a quilt show in New York City last month, many incorporating redwork embroidery. You’ll enjoy her photos. Go to Roseann’s … Read More ...
The thread experts at Kreinik Thread Blog offer five tips for stitching with silk threads. See the post.… Read More ...
This Daisychain ABCs Crewelwork Sampler makes me so happy — modern, colorful, full of variety and fun. The design is by Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy), and she’s taking preorders for kits now. Later the design will be … Read More ...
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles takes a look at several royal wedding ensembles of recent history, sharing delicious photos and fascinating details about the lacework, embroidery, and beading involved. Enjoy Susan’s post.… Read More ...
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting created this Heart of Many Colors for a dear friend. Proof that improvisational embroidery rocks. Go to her blog.… Read More ...
With just the addition of a small bow to tie on the rings, this gorgeous needlework-sampler pillow could easily become the perfect ring-bearer pillow. Or, if there’s not a wedding on the horizon, wouldn’t it make a lovely addition to … Read More ...
Enjoy a close-up view and some hints about the construction of several kinds of dimensional needlework baskets on Salley Mavor‘s blog.… Read More ...
