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 ...
Free booty: Pirate pattern from UT
Urban Threads be celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19) by sharin the booty wi’ ye.
… Read More ...This seaworthy pirate ship design be FREE through Sunday, Sept. 27, and is available in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital
Pattern and tutorial: Catnip fish
… Read More ...In honor of the two new kitties in my household, I decided to digitize a cat toy for the embroidery machine and give the file away as a free download. So if you have an embroidery machine, you
Inspiration: Ruth Rae
Imagine one of Ruth Rae‘s incredible poetry scarves draped gently around your neck. Now there’s a bit of heaven. Ruth says, “I have been making these poetry scarves for almost a year, but they are just so hard to … Read More ...
Book review: Freestyle Machine Embroidery
You’ve probably heard of Carol Shinn and seen her work around the Internet. You may even have been lucky enough to learn from Carol through one of her many workshops. If not, here’s your chance to be tutored by her.… Read More ...
Whopping sale: Machine-embroidery thread
Sewforless.com has several promotional options for Isafil German Embroidery Thread that will save you major moolah! The site says,
… Read More ...The 25 Isafil German Embroidery Thread includes high quality thread at a savings of about $400 dollars. So if your in