Art, patterns and techniques
Olisa of CocoaeyesTheStitcher interviews needle artist Kate Elisabeth Rolison of poesie grenadine, who embroiders modern poetry onto vintage linens. Olisa says,
… Read More ...Part One of a mini-interview with Rolison. I was very curious about her life and her East London
Bring flowers to life with some stitching tips and a long-and-short stitch tutorial from Yesteryear Embroideries. See her post.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Etsy seller Berene Campbell of Happy Sew Lucky is raising funds for breast-cancer research with sales of this original embroidery pattern. She says,
… Read More ...I designed this pattern for my friend Krista Hennebury’s team “Kickin’ Cancer with Creativity” in the Walk
Jackie of Dog-Daisy Chains departs from the usual abstract designs of her wool/velvet/embroidery brooches to create some wonderful seasonal works. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook has started another circle quilt using a range of gorgeous embroidery techniques. She says,
… Read More ...I am using a gold spotted organza layered over various colors (10 different shades) of lame. The organza mutes the
Why am I sharing a paper freebie on the needlework blog? To me, these journaling templates–often used by scrapbookers–look like perfect embroidery patterns for frames. Use one to surround a wee image, a little quote, a favorite word. Frame it … Read More ...
Here’s a Halloween decoration that any needleworker can get behind. And the design and tutorial are free from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs! Janet made her little stitchery into a fridge magnet, and she has other display ideas … Read More ...
Karen Ruane of contemporary embroidery shares the technique behind this gorgeous piece in her first video! Check it out.… Read More ...
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread lets us look over her shoulder as she develops an embroidery pattern from a majolica pattern. It’s not as hard as it sounds. Hint: tracing paper. See her tute.… Read More ...
Melissa Crowe of Checkout Girl shows us how to make these sweet jellyfish…er…dangly things. She says,
… Read More ...If you enlarge or shrink the pattern pieces, you can make these in many sizes–attach them to a wooden hoop and you’d have a
Cheryl of Willowberry Designs is giving away three copies of her Stitchin’ Bugs pattern. She says,
… Read More ...It’s the cutest set… a gorgeous tote with a generous pocket featuring a whimsical garden scene… complete with ladybugs going about their business. The
Hannah of enbrouderie shares an example of Indian embroidery from Kashmir. She says, “The designs are amazingly intricate but use very simple stitches.” See lots of photos at her blog post.… Read More ...
Oh, my! Look what Relaxolotl did: A pieced, appliqued anatomical heart on a blue award ribbon. I am so stealing this concept for next Valentine’s Day. Go to her blog post to see more.… Read More ...
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make a coffee gift bag featuring her adorable coffee-to-go embroidery design. Go to her tute.… Read More ...
Chandelier! Susan Elliott‘s Breakfast at Tiffany’s CQ block now has a chandelier. I’m in awe. See biggo photos at her Plays with Needles blog post.… Read More ...