Embroidery – Page 74

Four fiber-art techniques

February 28, 2013 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Wilma of Empress Wu Designs explains four fiber-art techniques that you’ll want to add to your repertoire. They’re all enticing, but the one I want to try first is a fusing technique. Wilma says,

If you like working with sheer

Inspiration: Chitra Karve

February 25, 2013 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

This awesome canvas by Chitra Karve — Rough Diamond — combines embroidery and geometry to produce a work that seems to lift from its background. Brilliant! See the design emerge step by step on Chitra’s Pinterest board.… Read More ...

Tutorial: Embroidering a monogram on a sweater

February 23, 2013 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Stephanie of Henry Happened shows how to add a subtle monogram to a knitted fabric such as a sweater. Brilliant. See her tute.… Read More ...

New embroidery design sets from Kelly Fletcher

February 23, 2013 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Check out the new embroidery design sets from Kelly Fletcher. Each of the five sets includes multiple coordinated images that you can combine any way you want. Imagine a row across the hem of a pillowcase. Or a cluster … Read More ...

Tutorial: Cat and pup softies from socks

February 23, 2013 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Here’s a perfect use for orphan socks: Make a whole kennel full of sweet kitty and puppy softies! Star-Shaped and Shiny blog says,

This is another simple, affordable, and quick craft that is a terrific way to spend a rainy … Read More ...

A beaded bouquet

February 23, 2013 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Kelly Clark gives us a peek into her artistic problem-solving process. How to fill the stumpwork basket on her needlepoint canvas? I think you’ll agree that her solution is exquisite. Read about how she arrived at it.

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How to trace a pattern

February 23, 2013 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane explains how to trace an embroidery pattern with no special tools except except a mass-market pen with an interesting secret. See her tute.… Read More ...

Tutorial: Ombre sampler

February 23, 2013 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Jessica of Needle & Cloth shares an interesting take on the ombre trend. In this simple, modern sampler, practice rows of different stitches in a graduated color scheme to get the ombre effect. If gray doesn’t work with your decor, … Read More ...