Vani of Vani’s blog explains how to wash silk ribbons in preparation for using them and how to wash and refresh a finished SRE project. See her post.
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Tutorials: Silk-ribbon blossoms
Carol Daisy of Silk Ribbon Embroidery blog is posting a series of tutorials that even experienced SRE enthusiasts will enjoy. Recent examples: jonquils, delphiniums, tulips, snowdrops, loop flowers. See the blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Arlee’s Frankenstitch
Arlee Barr of Albedo Design Journal uses text and video to teach us her Frankenstitch embroidery technique. Improvisational and textural, this stitching style will force you to loosen up and get modern. See the first tute post.… Read More ...
Christmas ornament idea from a CQer
Jo in NZ is busily preparing her handmade Christmas gifts for this season: embroidered snowflakes on felt. Her great idea was inspired by…a gift bag! Find out more from Jo’s blog.
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Tutorial: Whipped-backstitch lettering
Mary Corbet‘s series on embroidered lettering and text continues with a lesson on whipped backstitch. Look at this example; you know you want to try it! Get the lowdown from Mary’s blog, Needle ‘n’ Thread.… Read More ...
Embroidered jewelry from Chris Gray
Chris Gray describes her latest embroidered jewelry:
All covered with seeding stitches and surrounded by the tiniest seed beads…with a piece of hammered annealed copper…on matching colour memory-wire chokers (in this case purple).
Original and beautiful. Find out more from … Read More ...
An introduction to Crimean Tartar embroidery
John Hopper has posted a brief history of Crimean Tartar embroidery on The Textile Blog. Fascinating. He notes,
… Read More ...It is probably not an exaggeration to say that nearly every aspect of the daily life of the people of the
Allie’s angelina lilacs
This beautiful block is the latest in Allison Aller‘s adaptation of a vintage CQ-flower quilt design. She says,
… Read More ...These are little angelina flowers made into a lilac spray. The leaves are of wool and silk felted onto cotton, with
Blue-and-white embroidery…and a free chart
Go to Needleprint blog to enjoy a comparison of and a bit of interesting speculation about traditional blue-and-white embroideries of the Amager Dutch community and rural China. A full-size chart of an Amager sampler is available for US $10.00. Or … Read More ...
New and vintage Banjara patches available in the USA
Run over to Rayela’s Fiber Focus and check out Rachel Biel Taibi‘s latest imported treasures, Banjara patches. Rachel says,
… Read More ...These patches are wonderful as you can incorporate them into larger textiles, attach them to bags, jean jackets, hats, and
Inspiration: Karen Ruane
I never tire of Karen Ruane‘s work or her lovely blog, Contemporary Embroidery. Her creations are unique. And her photos are as exquisite as her needlework. If you haven’t visited her lately, go see what she’s been up … Read More ...
A design of many uses
Brookelynn of Craftzine.com shares a pattern developed by artist Maria Merlino. Brookelyn says,
… Read More ...Maria Merlino, of Crochet Living, has transformed the peacock papercut into a fillet crochet pattern! Her work in crochet is creative and skillful, and she
Hand-stitched-clock love
Prudent Baby blog steps us through the making of an appliqued and embroidered clock built on a stretched painter’s canvas. The Tea Party Time idea is adorable, but it’s just the beginning of the possibilities available with applique and embroidery. … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re itching to add a little extra holiday cheer to your stitching this season, Christmas embroidery is a lovely place to start. Embroidery has a wonderful way of turning everyday items into something special, whether you’re decorating clothing, accessories, … Read More ...
Salley Mavor sneak peek
Omg, omg, OMG!!! Go see the hand-stitched illustrations for Pocketful of Posies: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes by Salley Mavor of Wee Folk Studio. Mimi Kirchner of Doll blog got permission to post preliminary photos, which are absolutely joyous. … Read More ...