Here’s some rockin news from the makers of DIY Dish:
… Read More ...Kim and Kris are back with Season 2 of The DIY Dish. Episode One features Kris showing how to make a darling little owl pin cushion. The project concept
A new take on stitched jewelry
I’m in love with the work of Johanna Wood of Metal, Cloth & Wood. Her unique handcrafted jewelry is young, clever, and well-designed — and incorporates embroidery! In a personal note, Johanna says,
… Read More ...I use free motion embroidery to decorate
Free fall pattern and tutorial
The SWAKembroidery.com e-newsletter announces this great freebie:
… Read More ...Courtesy of Needle in a Haystack Embroidery and SWAKembroidery, we’re pleased to bring you a free tutorial on making a fall flange pillow. Here is what the designer shares..
“Autumn has to be
Free patterns from Digital Misfit
Digital Misfit of My Hiding Place in Cyber Space is sharing two adorable Kreepy Kid hand-embroidery patterns. Her blog says,
… Read More ...Foxy Felix is usually a sweet, lovable boy who loves camping and roasting marshmallows…but be careful. Felix can have a
Check out The Stitchers’ Village
Sibille Kreideweiss of Enchanting Threads Designs sent us a sweet note recommending The Stitchers’ Village web site. She says,
… Read More ...The Stitchers Village is a wonderful community about embroidery. There are plenty of shops to find, a forum for discussion, a
Inspiration: Ruth O’Leary
Ruth O’Leary has resumed work on the St. Cuthbert’s banner. Go to her blog to catch up on this historical embroidery project on velvet. Awesome.… Read More ...
Urban Threads is giving it away!
Things are hoppin over on Urban Threads.
Join in their first-ever scavenger hunt! Thirteen readers will win US$ 31.00 gift certificates. Get the details. Contest ends September 26.
And the UT e-newsletter clues us in on a sweet freebie:… Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
Inspiration: Carmi Cimicata
After taking Alma Stoller‘s fabric-bead class, Carmi of Carmi’s Art/Life World was inspired to create these beads from bits of vintage French jacquard ribbon. Luscious! See more — including the necklace Carmi made from the beads — on her … Read More ...
Salvage garments with “mend writing”
Catherine McEver of Stuff You Can’t Have has a brilliant idea for converting worn or stained clothing into funkwear: embroider it with mend writing. She says,
… Read More ...This embroidery strategy lets you get a word in edgewise by using the English
Giveaway: lilipopo embroidery pattern
Kate of The Glass Mountain and lilipopo is giving away three copies of an original pattern, which she used to create these lovely embroideries. Go to her blog post to enter before September 26.… Read More ...
Stitch with mummysam
If you’re anywhere near Brooklyn, New York, USA, you are so lucky! Samantha Cotterill of mummysam is leading a free workshop at the Etsy labs (in conjunction with the Dumbo Arts Festival). The promotional post says,
… Read More ...We’ll play around
Learn about goldwork
Penny Nickels (Donkeywolf) has started a three-part series on the history of goldwork. You know this is going to be good. See the first post over on MrXStitch.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Embroidered jack-o-lantern apron
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife is sharing her pattern for this apron with jack-o-lantern embroidery on the pocket. Even if you don’t need a holiday apron, you may want to grab the embroidery design for other seasonal stitching. (For personal … Read More ...
Get the lowdown on kantha
Arlee Barr gives us a “semi-comprehensive” rundown of kantha stitching. See the post on her albedo blog.… Read More ...
