I love Anja Rieger‘s brain. Bits of raw-edge applique combined with her machine-embroidery designs. The intentional, slightly off-register look comes across as both modern and organic. Brilliant. Go to her blog post for the link to her new Wild … Read More ...
Print text for stitching
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles tests an improvised method for printing text on fabric to serve as an embroidery pattern. Go to her blog post to get the details and check out the results.… Read More ...
Stitch some spiffy napkin rings
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make and stitch these napkin rings, perfect for the Thanksgiving table. Go to her blog post.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Artist feature: MimiLove
Olisa of cocoeyes the stitcher reviews the work of our beloved MimiLove! Enjoy her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stamped and stitched bags
Jane LaFazio of JaneVille has been sketching, stamping, coloring, and stitching on muslin drawstring bags with awesome results. And she’s showing us how she does it. See her tutorial.… Read More ...
Exercise your right to vote
The ten finalists have been selected in feeling stitchy‘s Covered in Stitches contest. Now you get to vote for your favorite embroidered book cover. Go to the feeling stitchy post for the link to the ballot page. Voting … Read More ...
Doodle your designs
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) shares pages you can print and use to doodle crazy-quilt seam-treatment designs. Go to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.… Read More ...
Elegant upcycling
This gorgeous stumpwork ornament has a hidden recycled element. Get the details from the blog of its creator, Marjolein of Threads and Patches.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery
? Then check out these craft books.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Veronica Fuentes
I am shattered by this contemporary cutwork embroidery by Veronica Fuentes. See more views at her blog post.… Read More ...
Bag your floss
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shares some great tips for organizing your embroidery floss. See her post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Stitch Therapy
I’m in love with Stitch Therapy‘s new series of collages that combine fabrics, stitchery, and found objects. Awesome. See more on her blog.… Read More ...
More handmade ornaments
Here are more of the cute designs in vintage umbrella‘s handmade ornament series:
Felt-applique hoops for holiday decorating
These little Christmasy hoops by Laura of Bugs and Fishes have me humming winter holiday songs already. I love clean, simple, evocative designs. And the slight twist on traditional colors–the inclusion of lime green–adds to the modern feel. The hoops … Read More ...
So punny!
This totally cracks me up. If you don’t have access to American television, let me explain: British actor Hugh Laurie plays a crotchety yet brilliant diagnostician named House on the TV series of the same name. He definitely needs blessing. … Read More ...
A blooming crazy quilt
A while back I mentioned the adorable seed-bead flower vine on a crazy quilt by Kathleen of Yesteryear Embroideries. The quilt is finished now, and it includes dozens of wonderful techniques, including to-die-for seed-bead blackberries. And I was surprised … Read More ...