Doreen of Creative Meanderings composed this brooch from silk georgette, silk ribbon, buttons, and French knots. Contrasting and complementary textures that invite touch. Beautifully done. Go to her blog post to see a version of the image that you can … Read More ...
Tutorial: Holly ornament
Kirsty of LovePaperFish guest posts a tutorial on Bugs and Fishes blog for a cheery and unusual Christmas ornament. Scraps of fabric and felt become holly in your hands! See the tute.
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Meet Aimee Ray
Enjoy an interview with Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks and Doodle Stitching fame. Bari of We Love French Knots posed some interesting questions, and Aimee’s answers are satisfying. She says, for example,
… Read More ...There is something primitive and relaxing about
A thread tutorial
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread compares two embroidery threads–floche and coton a broder–and explains their uses. Check out her tute.… Read More ...
Blossoms of cast-on stitch
Every seam treatment on this crazy-quilt block is lovely. Of course! It was created by SharonB of Pin Tangle, so we’d expect nothing less. I especially love the little row of cast-on-stitch flowers. Wouldn’t they be precious around the … Read More ...
Inspiration: Yesteryear Embroideries
Kathleen of Yesteryear Embroideries gives us a peek at her crazy quilt in progress. I love love love the wee flower vine with bitty seed-bead blooms. See more photos at her blog post.… Read More ...
Eye candy alert: Dimensional flowers
Sue Spargo shares photos of a recent workshop in Annapolis, Maryland, where she taught layering and embroidery techniques on wool felt and–it appears–experimented with various ways of creating dimensional fabric blooms. The photos reveal a smorgasbord of techniques. Check them … Read More ...
Make a Christmas hoop
Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her pattern for this sweet Christmas applique, perfect for your holiday decor or as a gift. Go to her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
UT sale on steampunk designs
Here’s an awesome tidbit of news from Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More ...We collaborated with fantastic local design duo KMKostumes to create the embroidered steampunk gown you see here, showcasing lots of the Clockwork Natura embroidery designs. It’s been written up in
How to use a laying tool
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread explains laying tools and shows us how to use them. When it’s important to get your stitches to lie just right, this tutorial will come in handy. Go to Mary’s post.… Read More ...
A close look at pateh
Hannah of enbrouderie gives us a look at another of Dr. Shiraz’s collection of international textiles–Iranian pateh. See all the lovely photos at her blog post.… Read More ...
Tambour work in motion
SharonB of Pin Tangle shares a couple of videos about tambour work–embroidery done with a hook instead of a needle. Check them out.
Read more of our Tambour Hand Embroidery Articles and check out these Tambour Embroider Books… Read More ...
Penny picks the winners
Penny Nickels celebrated her inclusion in Jamie Chalmer’s PUSH Stitchery by sponsoring an embroidery contest. Entrants could submit one stitched work, which had to be accompanied by an essay explaining why their art is awesome. Entries were judged solely on … Read More ...
Free pattern and tute: Gingerbread family
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares another Stashbustin’ Ornaments pattern and tutorial. Your tree needs a gingerbread family! Go to Troublet’s post.… Read More ...
See PUSH Stitchery live
If you live near or can visit New York City, you could see some of the works featured in Jamie Chalmers’ PUSH Stitchery up close and personal. The book by our beloved MrXStitch shows embroidery by 30 innovative and … Read More ...