Simply beautiful — words that describe all of Kelly Fletcher‘s hand-embroidery designs, including this gorgeous Christmas tree. The pattern is a gift from Kelly to all of her readers. Go to her site to get the free download.… Read More ...
Kelly Fletcher designs — in kits!
Kelly Fletcher gives the heads-up about her new line of embroidery kits! She says,
… Read More ...I’ve just made my first embroidery kits available for sale – quite an exciting moment for me.
There are six different kits, two bigger designs and
Save 43% on Helen Gibb DVD
Ribbonwork maven Helen Gibb is making her Beginner’s Guide DVD available temporarily at a greatly reduced price. She says,
… Read More ...I believe that everyone should have access to good quality education and this is why I have reduced the price of
Free Embroidery pattern: Christmas Angel ornament
The lovely folks at Country Bumpkin are sharing this gorgeous angel ornament pattern, Celestina, as a thank you to their readers and supporters. The site says,
… Read More ...Designed by Carolyn Pearce and featured in Inspirations issue 67. Lustrous pearls, sparkling beads
Pretty pink stitching from JMD
Check out this new project from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs! Janet says,
… Read More ...A must for ever person that sews; either for themselves or to give as a gift. The tote bag is lined and the front has
Make a felt-pocket advent calendar
Roslyn of Sew Delicious has devised an advent calendar that uses inexpensive materials and simple techniques to produce a beautiful keepsake you’ll want to use year after year. Her four-year-old helped with this project, so it looks like a good … Read More ...
New: Issue 10 of ‘The Stitch & Thimble’
Kelly Fletcher just sent me the heads-up that the latest edition of her e-zine, The Stitch & Thimble, is available. She told me,
… Read More ...It’s available in my online shop (www.kellyfletcher.co.uk) and although it’s not a Christmas edition per
Make an ornament that fits inside a card
Deborah of Woolen Sails has a great idea for a little gift ornament that is flat enough to include in a Christmas card. Find out how she put together these cute, quick stitcheries.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? … Read More ...
Quick! Catch the UT sale!
Check this announcement from the Urban Threads e-newsletter and take advantage of this great sale:
… Read More ...There’s a storewide sale happening right now — 50% off single designs, 30% off packs — and it only lasts through Sunday, Dec. 2, so
The perfect touch
You know I love the teeny-tiny needlework pendants by Corinne of So September. So of course I think this is the most perfect piece of holiday-themed jewelry ever! Imagine Corinne’s bitty mistletoe in its silver frame against a black velvet … Read More ...
Stitch your own washi designs
How can stitchers get in on the wild washi-tape craze? Stitch images of washi tape! Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to create our own washi designs in embroidery. The possibilities are endless! See Mollie’s tutorial.… Read More ...
Product review: EZ Tack-It
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint reviews a product for stitchers who use stretcher bars: the EZ Tack-It tool. See what she has to say about it.… Read More ...
Sign up to learn from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle has opened registration for her first couple of online classes for next year: Encrusted Crazy Quilting (starting February 13) and Sumptuous Surface Embroidery (starting March 7). Sharon is known for presenting interesting, thorough instruction in a … Read More ...
A Christmas gift from Di
This gorgeous seasonal design is a gift for you from embroidery artist Di van Niekerk. Her e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Use your free design to embroider a card or a pincushion, print a card or make gift wrap. Whatever you do
Make a felt Santa ornament
Make a cute plump Santa — or a whole collection of them — to use as gift tie-ons or tree ornaments. Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella shares the pattern and shows us how. See her tutorial.… Read More ...