Art, patterns and techniques
Prepare to embark on a heartwarming journey of creativity and sentimentality with a truly special craft idea – the Handprint Embroidery Keepsake! Picture a unique “family portrait” delicately crafted with superimposed outlines of the hands of Dad, Mom, and … Read More ...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows an unusually padded technique for basketweave goldwork. She notes that, if you’re not into goldwork, the technique works equally well with regular embroidery threads. Check out the tute.… Read More ...
I thought I already had the maximum possible love for Feed Dog. And then he did this: a felt-applique square based on a Charley Harper design. Be still my heart! See more at Feed Dog’s post.… Read More ...
Lolly Chops shares a pattern and tutorial for a sweet birdie with unlimited possibilities for variations and embellishments. Go to her blog post.… Read More ...
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs walks us step-by-step through a contemporary filet darning interpretation of her seahorse design. I think the dimensional border she created is as beautiful as the central motif. Go to her blog post to see … Read More ...
Amy of Amy Stitches sent us the heads-up about an awesome-sounding stitching retreat taking place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (USA), in October. The event’s site says,
… Read More ...We are going to have a great year in 2011!!! As usual, we
Anna Branford shares her technique for creating this sweet pebble doll–perfectly huggable and textural for little hands. She says the project is appropriate for those with beginner skills, but imagine the lengths to which a more experienced stitcher could … Read More ...
Victoria Crowder Payne invites your support for creating the Sinister Stitch exhibit and documentary. Her Kickstarter site describes the exhibit:
… Read More ...A mixed media embroidered collection consisting of 13 ancient poisonous botanicals anchored by a central personification of the Mandrake Root’s
Mulder and Scully by DeriDolls. Yipee!!! See more wonderfulness at the DeriDolls blog.… Read More ...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread gives us a look at twilling–embroidery on quilts using the Palestrina stitch. See her post.… Read More ...
grrl+dog created these sweet little house brooches. My shirt needs a whole neighborhood! See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
The July stitchalong at feeling stitchy is an awesome design by the spectacular MimiLove! Grab the free pattern.… Read More ...
New House Project has a brilliant shortcut for accurate stitching on paper. Go to her post to find out her trick.
Many thanks to Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com for pointing out this great find.… Read More ...
The Kreinik Thread Blog introduces us to Japan Thread. The blog says,
… Read More ...Today Kreinik makes Japan Threads that have a percentage of real metal in them, but are primarily synthetic so that they are long-lasting, non-tarnishing, inexpensive, and easy to
