I’m lovin this stitch-o-gram by Emma of Stitch Therapy. In a personal note, she said,
… Read More ...I have a passion for vintage papers such as old books and post cards. This post card is from the early 1900’s. I like
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I’m lovin this stitch-o-gram by Emma of Stitch Therapy. In a personal note, she said,
… Read More ...I have a passion for vintage papers such as old books and post cards. This post card is from the early 1900’s. I like
Dala horses are the rage around the web lately, so I know you’ll enjoy the latest ornament in vintage umbrella‘s handmade Christmas series. And she shows you how to add a little dala horse to a knitted hat, too! … Read More ...
Ansie of Sol y Sombra shares a quick tutorial for modifying a scanned image so you can use it as an embroidery pattern. See her tute.… Read More ...
Here’s a rockin special from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More ...They may be made of metal, but these festive robots have a lot of heart! A new collection of Robot Christmas embroidery designs are ready to make this year’s holiday decor
This fabulous work of bead embroidery is Dot Lewallen‘s entry in the Land of Odds Illustrative Mystery Book Bead Tapestry Contest. Dot (SpeedieBeadie) was selected as one of four finalists in the competition. The winner will be … Read More ...
Bronwyn of Red Brolly shared this photo of Japanese embroidered felt balls. It gives me exactly the same feeling as a photo of a boxful of Belgian chocolates. What a treat! See more at her blog post.
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Three years in the making, Susan Elliott‘s Breakfast at Tiffany’s crazy quilt is complete, and it is spectacular. The overall composition is breathtaking. The details are exquisite. And the story behind it is fascinating. I’m so glad she’s sharing … Read More ...
Oh, my. Look what Elsa Mora has been up to. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Revel in images of 17th century English bed hangings in the collection of the Embroidery Guild of America. See closeups of the Jacobean crewel embroidery. Get links to free patterns based on these works and courses in Jacobean embroidery. Go … Read More ...
Jules Woolford of Adventures in Thread created this handy needle keeper with its darling stumpwork ladybug. And she shows us how to make one, too. You’ll love its magnetic secret. Go to her post.
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Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shows us how to modify a tiny embroidery pattern to fit the front of a t-shirt. See her post.… Read More ...
Calamity Kim has been experimenting with creating wet-felted vessels and embellishing them with beading and embroidery. Learn from the lessons she shares and enjoy her abundant photos. Go to Kim’s blog post.… Read More ...
You’ll enjoy Olisa Corcoran‘s analysis of this well-known work by our beloved Bascom Hogue, Two Satyrs. Go to her blog post.… Read More ...
I heart these little embroidered house brooches by LiliPopo. The tiny fabric bits, simple stitches, and vibrant colors–perfect wee compositions to wear on your purse or lapel. See more at her blog post.
Ed note: LiliPopo neither requested … Read More ...
Sylvia of Windy River shares photos of hand-embroidered shoes from yesteryear. These 18th-century Italian heels, for instance, were a man’s shoes. See many more fascinating photos at her blog post.… Read More ...