Ellie of Bustle and Sew is offering her blog readers a discount on this charming fish pattern. She says,
… Read More ...I’m very pleased with them – they were great fun to make and look really effective hanging in a bunch –
A Borneo weaver shows her craft
Art Spirit is featuring photos and a brief description of the work of Bangie, a weaver from Borneo who demonstrated her artform in Santa Barbara, California, USA, recently. Art Spirit says,
… Read More ...In [Bangie’s] village everyone knows how to weave
Golden spirograph art
Ruth O’Leary has completed her modern goldwork series, Spirograph, and the embroideries are stunning. See Ruth’s latest post about this work. And be sure to scroll back through her blog to enjoy the entire series of posts.… Read More ...
A new book from Aimee Ray
Aimee Ray of Doodle Stitching fame has a new book coming out in October — Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection
. It includes 400 embroidery patterns in print and on CD and 17 easy-to-sew projects using Aimee’s designs. See … Read More ...
A comparison of silks
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread continues her exploration of embroidery fibers. Her latest post compares four types of silk thread. Get the details.… Read More ...
More on redwork from Penny
Don’t miss the second instalment of Penny Nickels‘ review of redwork over on MrXStitch. One of my favorite needle artists, Bascom Hogue, is featured. And there’s lots more to see and learn. Go to Penny’s post.… Read More ...
Tutorials: Basic stitches
Sarah Whittle has posted a couple of excellent basic-stitch tutorials recently. If you’re a beginner or you could use a little brush up, check them out.
Blanket stitch variations
The humble backstitch… Read More ...
Inspiration: Roxy Creations
These adorable hair clips were made by Sarah of Roxy Creations. I can’t believe how much felt applique and embroidery she managed to squeeze onto such tiny canvases! See more on Sarah’s blog post.… Read More ...
Office supplies or embroidery tools?
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog tested an unconventional tool for transferring embroidery designs. See her blog post. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Slipped detached chain stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is slipped detached chain stitch. SharonB (Pin Tangle) says,
Slipped detached chain is often called tulip stitch and is one of those easy quick stitches that lends itself to variation.
The images above show … 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 ...
Free DVD and machine-embroidery designs
Here’s some rockin news from SWAKembroidery.com:
… Read More ...Ready to do some crafting fun with the grandchildren? We’re thrilled to be able to share with you a BRAND-NEW DVD called “Summer Crafts with Kids” from theDIYdish.com! We’ll present plenty of activities
Men: You could be a stitching star
Country Bumpkin, publisher of (among other wonderful things) Inspirations magazine, is on the hunt for stitchy men. The latest issue of Country Bumpkin Webletter says,
… Read More ...In a future issue of Inspirations, we’re featuring a story about male embroiderers.
Free chart: Duckling
The e-newsletter of The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com says,
This sweet baby duck is the perfect way to wish someone a very ‘Happy Birdy’! Stitch him for a friend today!
How to damp stretch embroidery
Ruth O’Leary shows us how to damp stretch embroidery — an alternative to pressing a finished work that is guaranteed not to crush the stitching. See her post.… Read More ...
