Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has put together a pretty project that would work as a gift for any season — a little fabric bowl to catch your keys, jewelry, or other little tidbits. This version includes a free … Read More ...
Tutorial: Ribbon rosebuds
Stefanie of Craftside gives us the rundown on their book The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework
by Linda Wyszynski. And as a special treat, she shares a page of the book that demos how to stitch ribbon rosebuds. Check … Read More ...
More stitch tutorials
15 Detailed Embroidery Stitch tutorials
There are many different stitches that can be used for hand embroidery. This article will provide an overview of the most common stitches, their uses, and how to lean them.
The most common stitches used for embroidery are the straight … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Embroidery has been a popular form of needlework for centuries and is enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, hand-embroidery is a fantastic hobby to pick up. This week, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Valentine bookmark
Here’s a no-calorie treat you can make for a book-loving valentine. It’s quick and easy to create, and it has passed the “man test”! Go to the tutorial by Jules on her Adventures in Thread blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Transfer a pattern to dark fabric
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) steps us through an effective technique for transferring an embroidery pattern to dark fabric. See her tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Fourteen Countess
Eep! A new monogram from Fourteen Countess makes me squeal. She lifts the letter A from the background by recreating the fabric’s pattern in thousands of French knots. Brilliant! You know you want to touch it. Go to her blog … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stumpwork hawthorn blossom
Mother Eagle demonstrates step by step how to create this gorgeous stumpwork hawthorn blossom. Go to the tute.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery? Then check out these craft books.
Not sure what stumpwork is? Stumpwork or raised … Read More ...
Win Aimee Ray’s books!
To celebrate the release of Aimee Ray’s new book, Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond, Lark Crafts is giving away copies of all three of Aimee’s books to one lucky reader! Go to the blog post to enter before January … Read More ...
No-calorie cupcakes
These tasty little pincushions would be the perfect gift for a stitcher in your life. Imagine them in reds and pinks as valentine mini-gifts. The chicks at Star-Shaped and Shiny are sharing the pattern and tutorial. Check it out… Read More ...
Free design from UT
Check out this offer from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More ...Can embroidery brighten your day? Here’s the answer, in the form of a flamingo-wielding gnome riding a unicorn. Craft up a big bunch of sunshine and rainbows with this design on
New: License Wild Olive designs!
This. Is. Big. Our beloved Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive is now licensing her embroidery designs for commercial use!!! Go to her blog post for details.… Read More ...
Sheerly winter
Gina of Fan My Flame participated in a group challenge to create a textile piece based on the weather. Her winter-inspired embroidery on tulle is breathtaking. Check it out at her blog post.… Read More ...
New stitchy series from Val Laird
Val Laird has announced the launch of her free pattern series for 2013, Apples of Gold. Val shows how to combine her embroidery and applique designs into a beautiful quilt; but I’m sure, like past series, each design will easily … Read More ...