I love watching the development of Susan Elliott‘s crazy-quilt blocks–works much closer to the fine art end of the spectrum than the handicraft end. She makes esoteric techniques accessible, so even pedestrian stitchers like me are willing to try. … Read More ...
How Mollie designs a pattern
Mollie of Wild Olive has a guest post over on Whip Up that gives us a look at her process for creating an embroidery pattern. As always, Mollie is interesting, funny, and smart. And her demo design is sooooo cute. … Read More ...
Little stitches by tiny stitchers
This makes me happy dance in my chair. Rebecca H of Illinois submitted these two blocks to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project. In case the text is too small for you to make out, the block on the left is by … Read More ...
Stitch on sturdy fabric
Kim of A Dork with a Needle shares her discovery of the perfect fabric for “tense” embroiderers. I think it would rock for relaxed stitchers, too. See her post.… Read More ...
Walk on these stitches
What is that–a deliciously worn bit of tapestry? Nope. It’s a brand-new rug designed by Charlotte Lancelot for GAN. What a find! Find out more and see more views at Jenny Hart‘s review post on her Embroidery As Art… Read More ...
The stitcher in stitch
Manbroiderer Jack. B. Nimble (Nimble & Quick Threadcraft) is known not only for his precise stitching of unconventional subjects but also for his mystique. Though he’s becoming a prominent member of the subversive stitching crowd, his true identity … Read More ...
Video: Sashiko embroidery
Neki Desu shares another excellent video of a Japanese textile tradition, this time sashiko. Go to her post.… Read More ...
Get the latest Stitch & Thimble
The latest edition of Kelly Fletcher‘s pattern zine, The Stitch & Thimble, is available now from her online shop. She says,
… Read More ...The eighth edition features a bullion and knot bloom project, a contemporary doorstop, a hot water bottle cover
Free embroidery design: Little Home Planet
Laura of Mason Bee has introduced a new series of free embroidery designs with this precious pattern, Little Home Planet. She says,
… Read More ...This is the first, in what will become a series of free embroidery designs for anyone to use
Blythe needs an apron
Squeeeee! Tiny aprons! For Blythe dolls! By Aimee Ray! Look at those teeny mushrooms! See more at Aimee’s Little Dear Tracks blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tie-dyed embroidery thread
Dash out and buy all the white cotton floss you can find because you’re going to want to try this: tie-dyed floss! Get the color combos you want in the quantities you want. Allison of Dream a Little Bigger shows … Read More ...
How to stitch a perfect bullion knot
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread reveals the secret to making perfect bullion-knot flowers. See her blog post.… Read More ...
Easy pattern transfers
Mollie of Wild Olive has a clever tip for easily tracing embroidery designs onto fabric. Check it out.… Read More ...
Stitch accurately without marking
Annet of Fat-Quarter has a clever technique for stitching even half-buttonhole wheels without all that endless marking. See how she does it.… Read More ...
The sweetest tattoos
Creator Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks says her sweet little owl plushie, Moonflower, is ” tattooed with embroidery and beads.” Perfect! See more views at Aimee’s blog post.