Kathy Andrews is blogging a guest series on Needle ‘n’ Thread about stitching a Spring in Italy sampler of her own design, based on Italian pottery motifs. Fascinating process. Go to the latest post. Links are included to previous … Read More ...
Make a (cheap) traveling stitch kit
Karen of Sew Many Ways converted an ipod/cellphone holder into a traveling stitching kit. Just drop it into the cup holder as you leave on vacation, stitch conveniently while you ride, and easily carry the whole kit with you into … Read More ...
A new site just for soft circuits
Becky Stern, soft-circuit maven, alerts us:
… Read More ...LilyPond is a new site for sharing soft circuit projects, resources, and tutorials. It’s in development by the high-low tech group at the MIT Media Lab. It looks like a lot of their
Ryan is inspired to stitch by Aimee
Comics artist Ryan Claytor stumbled across a copy of Aimee Ray‘s Doodle Stitching and was inspired to express himself in embroidery. And, being a fastidious blogger, he lets us look over his shoulder through the whole process. You’ll enjoy … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sword stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is sword stitch — totally new to me. I can’t wait to see what everybody does with it. Go to SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog for the tute. (All of the TAST tutes are linked, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Flying heart cuff
Janet Granger takes us step-by-step through the creation of this flying-heart cuff. The image has special meaning for Janet as a Sufi emblem. You may appreciate the design as a blessing, or you may want this accessory just for the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Portuguese stem stitch
big B shows us how to do Portuguese stem stitch, the beautifully textured stitch used for the stem of this flower. See the tute.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Pocketful of Posies Posters
Salley Mavor is sharing the wealth. She says,
… Read More ...Look what came in the mail last week! The marketing staff at Houghton Mifflin had 18″ x 18″ posters printed to promote my up-coming book, Pocketful of Posies. It was a
Giveaway: Primrose and Passion
Cheryl Goss of Willowberry Designs is giving away two copies of her new Primrose and Passion — a pattern for creating two beautiful embroidered pillows — plus related fabric goodies. Go to Cheryl’s blog post to enter before July 1.… Read More ...
Inspiration: SharonB
A bit of thrifted braid becomes the sumptuous base of a delicate garden in the hands of SharonB. Get the stitchy details from her Pin Tangle blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitch a summer card
Learn to stitch on paper while making this lovely summer-spirited greeting card. DMCThread’s Blog shares the pattern and thorough instructions. See the post.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly. … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
(1) Une geisha from Elkalin
(2) Matriochka en Rose from Le blog de carmela
(3) Biscornu in three colorways from gazette94
(4) Coeur du bonheur from Les grilles de Thiarlou
(5) CLAFOUTIS CERISES from les loisirs abbygaelle
(6) Eight puppy … Read More ...
