Allie Aller of Allie’s in Stitches shows us how she gave some vintage millinery carrots the look of stumpwork with a clever bobbin-work leaf application. See her post.
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Coloring contest at Urban Threads
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
Enjoy StitchPunk blog
Urban Threads has given its blog a big refresh and a new name: StitchPunk. You’ll love the new design, and the focus is still on stitching with an edge. Check it out.
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Embroider a clock
Check this from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More ...Watch the seconds tick by in style! This week, a shiny new tutorial will show you how to make an embroidered clock. Nope, this isn’t a crazy feat of hooping … just get
Tutorial: Machine-embroidered tea towels
Colleen of The Magic Bean guest-posted a tutorial on The Crafters File Box for these awesome machine-embroidered tea towels. She made this set as a gift for her mother, but I think they’d be appropriate for any queenly woman in … Read More ...
Evolution of an embroidery
Tracey of Trekky gets Crafty shows us the evolution of an embroidered art piece that combines free machine embroidery, running stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, and wonky cross stitch. You’ll love the photo series. See the post.… Read More ...
Allie’s stitchy experiment
When Allie Aller (Allie’s in Stitches) wanted to express appreciation to her roommate at a recent conference, she whipped up a little sumpin sumpin from fabric scraps, a vintage hankie, some fabric glue, tulle, and a little machine … Read More ...
Giveaway from Rosie Geissler
Innovative machine embroiderer Rosie Geissler is starting a monthly giveaway! The first prize up for grabs: this awesome embroidered quote. Go to Rosie’s blog post for entry details. Deadline: March 31, 2011.… Read More ...
Become a SWAK fan, get freebies!
That says it all! Go to Facebook and “like” SWAKembroidery’s fan page. Go on!… Read More ...
Tweens try free-motion embroidery
Gina of Fan My Flame shows off the fabulous results of giving eight 10- and 11-year-old girls a little instruction in free-motion embroidery and then turning them loose on a portrait project. See their rockin work on Gina’s blog post… Read More ...
Year of the Rabbit designs from Anja Rieger
In honor of the Year of the Rabbit, Anja Rieger Designs is publishing these adorable bunny motifs. They will be available Wednesday (January 26) in machine- and hand-embroidery formats from Anja’s online shop.… Read More ...
Free design from UT: Nerd-tastic!
I love the new Urban Threads freebie so hard! UT’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...You want more hipstitchery? We’ll do you one better … how about some nerd-tastic embroidery? Get your nerd on with this playful pocket design, stuffed with all the
Tutorial: Embroidered love notes
Maggie of Smashed Peas and Carrots shows us how to make embroidered love notes for our sweethearts. She says,
… Read More ...I saw the original idea for these from Katie.cupcake but changed mine up a bit because there was no way in
Free heart-pop-wrapper design
Check out this excellent freebie:
… Read More ...Make these simple heart treat wrappers entirely in the hoop! In less than 1 minute, you’ll have an adorable decoration, name place holder, special grandchild treat, and more! This exclusive design is yours for FREE
Machine-embroidery freebies from Anja Rieger
Here’s a sweet gift from Anja Rieger Designs: These little piggies are available as free downloads — in both hand- and machine-embroidery formats — through January 6 (Central European Time). Grab them.
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