You know our beloved Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery and Needlework: She specializes in historical costume and embellishment. Check out her latest creation. She describes it as an “Ebbis hood with embroidery, dagged border, liripipe, and face opening.” I don’t even … Read More ...
How to store pearl cotton
Mollie of Wild Olive has a great idea to keep your pearl cotton from getting snarly. Check out her tutorial.… Read More ...
Giveaway at Humming Needles
To celebrate 500 followers, Manya of Humming Needles is having a phenomenal giveaway. This silk-ribbon pendant is just one of the prizes. Go to her blog post to find out more. And be sure to enter the drawing before … Read More ...
Megan Canning: Live in DC
Megan Canning will give an artist lecture February 26 at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, “about using embroidery and soft sculpture to illustrate the intricacies of the human body.” She says,
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Inspiration: Martha G
Martha G of Oklahoma, USA, has produced a crazy-quilt block that is so original in its use of color and applique that it makes a 90-degree turn from Victorian traditions. Brava! Go to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project post for an … Read More ...
Tutorial: Raised herringbone band
This week, the TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pintangle blog is raised herringbone band. See Sharon’s post to learn this awesome stitch.… Read More ...
Stitch a Royal Corgi pooch
Eep! Make a little felt version of Queen Elizabeth’s corgi — and lots of other British inspired items. The whole pattern set is free from Creative Breathing. Go to her blog post.
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth … Read More ...
Make a flowery pincushion
This Flower Power Pincushion has the perfect amount of hand-stitched embellishment to make it stylish as well as practical. Jessica of Twin Fibers designed it and shares the tutorial at The Sewing Loft. Find out how to make one.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Adding applique to embroidery
Corinne of So September shows us how to add fabric applique to an embroidery project. Even though the example she uses is seasonal, the principles work for any design. Go to her tute.… Read More ...
Free patterns for beginning stitchers
If you’re new to embroidery or returning to stitching after a long break, starting with the right patterns makes all the difference. This collection of free embroidery patterns for beginning stitchers is designed to build confidence without feeling overwhelming. You’ll … Read More ...
Free patterns: Bunny and chick
Easter will be here before you know it.
Bunnies and chicks are classic stitching motifs that instantly bring a bit of springtime cheer to your needlework. This sweet collection of free bunny and chick patterns is perfect for Easter stitching,
Inspiration: Tammy Gilley
Sweet tidbits of fabric, pretty buttons, a few embroidery stitches, odd beads and bits of jewelry. If you put them together well, as Tammy Gilley does, you end up with unique fiber-art pendants that make a statement. Find out more … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered mitten napkin rings
Remember the free mitten pattern from Mollie of Wild Olive? Now Mollie shows us how to use the design to make adorable winter napkin rings. See the tute.… Read More ...
Close-up of antique silk chenille
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles turns her lens on a gorgeous work of silk chenille on velvet. Go to her blog post to see the complete photo essay. It will steal your breath away.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Judy T
Judy T of South Carolina, USA, created this January entry for Crazy-Quilt Journal Project 2013. I love the delicacy with which she commemorates the mixture of tragic and triumphant events of the month. Go to the blog post for an … Read More ...