Urban Threads is treating us to a Very Merry Freebie! The site says,
… Read More ...Getting on Santa’s good list? Way overrated. ‘Tis the season for eggnog and cookies! Here’s a free design as an early little Christmas present to you. Stitch
Giveaway: Loralie machine-embroidery designs
Check out the latest Thankful Days Giveaway at Sewforless.com. The blog says,
… Read More ...Announcing the newest collection of embroidery designs by famous designer Loralie Harris! These “Lovely Ladies” are gorgeous and will add some sassiness to aprons, spa wraps and
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered cell-phone corset
The Urban Threads newsletter tips us off:
… Read More ...A couple months ago Karline got a new cell phone, and of course, she wanted to make a spiffy case for it. Here’s what she came up with — the oh-so-schmexy cell phone
Inspiration: Baumcat
Baumcat‘s Fender guitar thread sketch makes me wiggle and hug myself. Go to her blog post to get a better look. And back up through a few posts to find out how she did it.… Read More ...
Unique bags from Dog Daisy Chains
Look at this sumptuous Harris-tweed bag. Look at the fabulous embroidered velvet closure. Does this work seem somehow familiar? It should. Jackie of Dog Daisy Chains is applying her stunning fabric-brooch techniques to purses! See lots more photos on Jackie’s … Read More ...
Brilliance in packaging
Ruth Rae proves that packaging for an art object becomes part of the piece, dramatically influencing the viewer’s perception of the work. (I don’t know if she set out to prove that; but she did it, anyway.) This lovely ooak … Read More ...
Freebie and fantasy from UT
The Urban Threads blog announces:
… Read More ...You are hereby invited to join the entirely fictional but totally awesome Rogue Embroiderers Guild. Download this free design for hand and/or machine embroidery, stitch it up, and proclaim your membership in the brother-
Mollie enters the machine age
Prepare to happy-dance in your computer chair. Some of the adorable designs of Mollie Johanson (Wild Olive) are now available in machine-embroidery formats. Mollie teamed up with Debbie of Too Cute Embroidery for this venture. Read more about … Read More ...
Tutorial: Thread sketching
Gina of clutter punk says,
… Read More ...Recently I’ve done a little free motion machine embroidery, or thread sketching. From some of the comments I received it’s clear that this seems all a bit fancy, mysterious and only for extreme sewists. It’s
Video portrait of a needle artist
Oh, my! You have to see this video showcasing the incredible free-motion embroidery of Indian artist Rita Rakshit–on a treadle sewing machine! Many thanks to Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas for sharing this link. See the video.… Read More ...
Free from UT: Breast-cancer-awareness design
Urban Threads is sharing this rockin pattern in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Karline of UT says,
… Read More ...This punchy “Girl Power” design is available in formats for machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art, so crafters of all
Halloween freebie from SWAKembroidery
Check this announcement from SWAKembroidery.com:
… Read More ...No tricks here…we have a real treat for you just in time for Halloween! Exclusively to SWAK customers, we have a free in-the-hoop project for you! Make these Halloween bean bags and you’re ready for
Free pattern: Crafty witch
Karline of Urban Threads gives the heads-up on this new free design:
… Read More ...This crafty witch design is available in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats. Use it to stitch some special treats for your favorite boys and
Free machine-embroidery Welcome
Welcome Home is the final design in YouCanQuiltThis.com’s free block-of-the-month table runner. The design is available in two sizes and nine machine-embroidery formats. Or download the image for hand stitchery. I can imagine dozens of applications for this sweet sentiment. … Read More ...