Art, patterns and techniques
Stitch Therapy shares stunning photos of her first-term textile-course project. She says,
… Read More ...A theme of ‘identity revealed through destruction’ emerged and I discovered the beauty of decay. I really enjoyed the psychological process of revealing hidden layers and the wonky-happy
Jane LaFazio of JaneVille is working up improvisational little squares for a class she’ll be teaching in March. They’re all eye candy. I especially love this one, where she has captured a key under a layer of organza. To see … Read More ...
Oooooooooo, pretty! Appliqued and embroidered zippered pouches by Rachel of Roxy Creations. Go to her blog.… Read More ...
Somehow I missed posting about this adorable ornament by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive. Like her other handmade ornaments this year, it’s quick and easy. And this one is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into crewelwork (embroidery … Read More ...
Improvise gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments using fusible web, scrap fabrics, bits of yarn and other fibers, and lots of random, sparkly machine stitching. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber came up with this idea and walks us through the construction step … Read More ...
When you couch metallic threads, you wind up with some stiff little cut ends poking out. What are you supposed to do with that? The answer is simple. Mary Corbet demonstrates. See her Needle ‘n’ Thread post.… Read More ...
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework departs from her usual medieval-style embroidery to make her first steampunk garment–a cloak with a gorgeously ornate embroidered design. Go, Racaire! See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching responds to readers’ requests and shares a tutorial for getting the spacing right when you’re transferring lettering. Her technique is unique and very smart. Check it out.… Read More ...
This little string of Christmas lights couldn’t be safer–or cuter. They’re Mollie Johanson‘s latest free Christmas ornament design. Yea! Go to her Wild Olive post for the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More ...
Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments was inspired to create this stunning scarf by a description of the embroidery adorning King Henry VIII of England’s coronation procession. (How I wish they’d had cameras back in those days!) This embroidery is probably more … Read More ...
Fourteen Countess created this beautiful ornament by transferring a photo of a jasmine flower to fabric and framing it with felt and embroidery. The finishing touch? A few drops of jasmine scented essential oil in the ornament’s stuffing. Brilliant! While … Read More ...
It’s Domestic Bliss Week on Lucky Jackson’s blog, and I’m loving every minute of it. Go to her blog to see more almost-naughty stitched scenes.… Read More ...
Megan Noel shares a nifty idea for thoughtful but quick ornaments, good for last-minute decorating or gifts. Fussy-cut little images from fabric prints to peek out through the felt window. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
My old aunties called gift tags “to-froms.” I love these to-froms by Curbly for their stitchy goodness. I love them even more because each has a pocket on the back to hold a gift card or a bit of cash! … Read More ...
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
