Wouldn’t you love to embroider a jarful of fireflies that light up? Go to the Craftzine.com post for the link to the free pattern and tutorial by Haley of The Zen of Making.… Read More ...
Oh, hai!
Did you hear me scream with delight when I first saw this Medieval Lolcat by TheStitchEmporium? Even those in other hemispheres may have been able to detect my thrill at discovering this well-executed stitchery that combines heraldry, astrology, and … Read More ...
Win Sublime Stitching loot!
One lucky reader of Feeling Stitchy will win everything needed to make an Epic Sampler ala Jenny Hart. That’s four packs of Sublime Stitching patterns–free. Go to the Feeling Stitchy post to enter before 9:00 p.m. (Central USA … Read More ...
Easter stitching: Embroidered felt eggs
Yea, Wendi Gratz! Look what she’s sharing with us! A pattern for a sweet embroidered felt egg. Put one at each place setting at Easter brunch. Or fill a bowl with them and use it as the centerpiece for … Read More ...
Easter inspiration: Hearty Craft
Zinaida of Hearty Craft stitches everything with so much…well…heart. And this Easter stitchery is no exception. Go to her blog post for more views. You’re going to want to see those jonquils and roses close up!… Read More ...
Inspiration: Kaori I
When I first saw this beautiful crazy-quilt block, I thought, “So sweet! It has almost a Japanese aesthetic.” Then I noticed the stitcher’s ID: Kaori I of Japan. Of course! Go to Kaori’s Bead Journal Project 2012 post to enlarge … Read More ...
Eye candy: Ecclesiastical embroidery
Hand and Lock is posting images of recent work by category, which you can view as slide shows. If you’d like to get an eyeful of gorgeous religious-themed embroidery, check out the H&L post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Easter bunny pincushion
Here’s a sweet Easter gift from Bronwyn of Red Brolly: a free pattern for a darling pincushion. Go to her post for the download link.
(Unfortunately, Bronwyn passed away and her blog is no longer active, and whilst we … Read More ...
Free pattern: Magic Happens
A new block is available in the Facts of Life series at Crazy Quilting for Fun. Go to the blog post for the link to the free download. And if you haven’t yet downloaded the Things with Wings series, … Read More ...
Free pattern: Summer Coats
Unseasonably warm weather has put Heidi of Speckless in the mood for some summery stitching. Et voila! Here’s her new free embroidery pattern, Summer Coats. Go to her blog post to download the PDF file.… Read More ...
New from Flaming Nora
Look what’s new from Flaming Nora! Needlework kits!!! She says,
… Read More ...Both kits contain detailed instruction and patterns, enough fabrics to make one bird and pins, needles and threads. They are suitable for all levels of ability and any
Insect royalty
This goldwork beetle with sheer wings absolutely takes my breath away. Go to the blog of his creator, Arlene White, to see him from every angle.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Robin Atkins
Robin Atkins of Beadlust is still working on her last couple of entries for Bead Journal Project 2011. I sure don’t mind the delay when the results are like this! We can always count on Robin for variety and harmony … Read More ...
Squintable stitching
Alina Bunaclu‘s stitching of these foxes is impeccable as well as beautiful. And I love the foxy expressions. Now look again. Each fox is a handstitched brooch only 2.4 inches across. Think how tiny those appliqued felt triangles are! … Read More ...
Get to know Posie
Enjoy an interview with darling Alicia Paulson (aka Posie Gets Cozy)–creator of this memorable sampler pattern and so much more–with Floresita on Feeling Stitchy. Go to the post.… Read More ...