The hoop framing this embroidery is 4 inches in diameter! Think how tiny the stitches must be in this intricate design. Glenda of Wren and Stitchy created this work for a swap from an Urban Threads pattern. The French knots … Read More ...
Stitched poetry by Checkout Girl
Look what Melissa Crowe (Checkout Girl) has been up to. The words — from an original poem — sent me on a lovely daydream trip. See more, learn how and why, from Melissa’s blog post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Nerine
I tend to love everything that machine-embroidery artist Nerine feels like making. But — as I approach another birthday (How did there get to be so many?) — this work is fraught with personal meaning for me. And it just … Read More ...
Inspiration: Diane Savona
I am deeply touched by Diane Savona‘s Closet Archaeology exhibition, thanks to John Hopper‘s thorough, sensitive review on The Textile Blog. I now wish there were some way I could go to New Jersey to see this … Read More ...
Tutorial: Appliqued onesie
Craftyminx teaches us her technique for raw-edge applique (with a bit of embroidered embellishment) on a onesie. What a perfect baby-boy gift! See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Chain stitch
Laura Wasilowski teaches us chain stitch in this week’s Thread-u-cation Thursday. She says,
… Read More ...After you do a lot of Chain Stitches you can become a member of the Chain Gang. This is a group of embroiderers who are doing time
Old is new
I tend to think of the sculptural effects in bridal and evening fashions as being a fairly new trend. This bodice by Pierre Balmain is more than 50 years old, proving that using stitching to “freeze” fabric folds and draping … Read More ...
Sign your stitchery
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has some interesting ideas about signing your needlework. See what she has to say.… Read More ...
Embroidering a mixed-media surface
Hanna of iHanna’s Creative Space gives us a detailed look at her mixed-media work, Fly photo over an Inner Landscape. She says,
… Read More ...I love this name! It goes so well with what I see in this embroidery; myself. The winding
How to stitch a tree
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) is guess blogging on Needle ‘n’ Thread about several ways to create trees in stitch. I want to try them all! See the post.… Read More ...
Tattoos to embroidery
Sarah Terry of Guerilla Embroidery has created needleart from the sketches that served as patterns for her personal body art. Tattoo designs = ideal needlework patterns. Sarah’s work proves it. See more on her blog post.… Read More ...
Book review: Embroidered Originals
After reading the MrXStitch review, I must get a copy of Sue Rangeley‘s Embroidered Originals
. I am itching to see more photos of Sue’s work. And I can hardly believe it, but the book includes descriptions of 40 … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sewing in circles for kids
Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood (aka CraftSanity) has posted a rockin tutorial over on Petite Purls for the perfect summer project to get your wee ones started with needlework. The lovely example shown here was created by Jennifer’s 4-year-old daughter, Amelia. … Read More ...
DMC is stitching pink
DMC Threads will help fight breast cancer with its new Stitch Pink Campaign. How can you help? The blog encourages you to buy a Stitch Pink Accessory Kit; however, it doesn’t explain what part of the proceeds, if any, will … Read More ...
Gay Ann teaches us about thread weight
Gay Ann Rogers has posted a new technique article on the weight of thread. She says,
… Read More ...As I look at needlework past and present, I think much of technical success depends on the weight of the thread the stitcher chooses.