Art, patterns and techniques
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART is sharing her design for this Best Wishes crazy-quilt block, which incorporates an antique postcard image from her personal collection. She says,
… Read More ...Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then
Over on MrXStitch, beefranck reminds us that Friday is a special day. She says,
… Read More ...We just HAVE to spread the word about Stitch in Public Day, which is happening this Friday, September 3rd! *Cheers! Fanfare!*
We’re both
Kim of big B shares her latest stitchy learning experience. See her satin stitch tute.… Read More ...
I’m in awe of this honeysuckle vine stitched by Melissa of Honey Bee’s Bliss. She says,
… Read More ...I’ve never done honeysuckle before and none of my books have any that I loved so I made my own idea of honeysuckle!
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread points out an amazing free online book for stitchers. Get the details.… Read More ...
Kate of The Glass Mountain has been embroidering these darling characters on little zippered coin purses. She says,
… Read More ...I’ve been a little fascinated by the idea of circus skills lately. Not so much clowning but definitely balancing acts — little
Are you keeping an eye on the Lily Pond? Here’s the site summary:
… Read More ...LilyPond is a budding online resource that allows people to document and share projects that blend electronics and textiles. We are developing the site to provide
This week’s TAST challenge is woven trellis stitch. See the tute on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog.… Read More ...
Kate‘s post on mini-eco includes the free printable file and instructions for creating these adorable sewing cards. Your preschooler will love these! Go to the post.
And many thanks to kath-red of whip up for pointing out this … Read More ...
Here’s a great idea from The Long Thread. Combine freezer-paper stenciling and hand stitching to customize plain linens. See the tute.… Read More ...
Christine Stanton of Christine, by Hand points out that the beautiful suzani embroidery showing up on Etsy has the look of chain stitches but is created with a tambour hook. (The technique Susan Elliott told us about in June… Read More ...
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
(1) Bouquet de Roses from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(2) I Can Resist Everything Except Temptation from Kincavel Krosses
(3) Île déserte from Sylyne’s universe
(4) Bisco zigoui (in three colorways) from les loisirs abbygaelle
(5) Eléphant … Read More ...
