Squee! I don’t know what culture this comes from; but if you’ve ever been to Atkins, Arkansas (The Pickle Capital of the World), then you know that every Christmas tree is supposed to have a pickle ornament hidden somewhere. Abby … Read More ...
Tutorials: Eight little hooped ornaments
Angie of The Country Chic Cottage has posted tutes for a whole series of sweet Christmas ornaments that incorporate felt applique, hand embroidery, and tiny wooden hoops. The button tree shown here is just one of the designs you’ll want … Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Button-flower ornaments
Sarah of Wonderstrange devised these sweet Christmas ornaments that have unlimited embellishment potential. Think of the possibilities! And she’s sharing her pattern and instructions with us. Yea! Go to her blog post to see how they look on a tree … Read More ...
Underwear as art
Heather of In Love With Threads has documented the evolution of corsets with a charming series of original stitcheries. To help you understand the scale of this work of applique and embroidery, the finished piece is about 3″ x 5″! … Read More ...
Shop with Katie Arthur
Katie Arthur‘s Etsy shop, Dollhouse Littles and Hitty Art, has reopened will all new stock of handmade miniature home furnishings. Buy something already finished for your dollhouse. Or purchase one of her new miniature quilt patterns. The shop says,… Read More ...
Tutorial: Teacher’s coffee cozy
Bethany of Finding Pins and Needles adapts a tutorial by Crafty Staci to make a coffee cozy that’s a perfect teacher-appreciation gift. Follow her instructions to make some for the teachers in your life. See Bethany’s post.… Read More ...
Sweet as honeysuckle
These honeysuckle blossoms, created by Melissa of Honey Bee’s Bliss, are so delicate and perfect they make me stroke my computer screen. Go to her blog post to see a larger view and to see the honeysuckle vine in context … Read More ...
Follow the redwork progress
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has embarked on a new many-staged project that she’s sharing with us in a series of posts. If you want to track her progress on the Hungarian Redwork Runner from beginning to end, she’s … Read More ...
Free pattern: Phoenix
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads shares a bit of the backstory of this gorgeous phoenix embroidery, explains the process by which she developed it, and to top it off, she shares the design with us! So generous! Go to her … Read More ...
Stitch some fantasy flowers
TeresaDownUnder of Sewn Up steps us through the process of creating felt fantasy flowers embellished with sequins, beads, and embroidery. With a pin attached to the back, they could become colorful brooches for your lapel, purse, or hat. Add a … Read More ...
It’s time for pie!
Aimee Ray is sharing the pattern and tutorial for this slice of (felt) pumpkin pie over on Lark Crafts. Maybe you need to stitch up a few as seasonal decorations. Or wouldn’t it be fun to send each wee one … Read More ...
Tutorials: Two new DIY ornaments
Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella continues her annual series of DIY Christmas ornaments with two new needlework-related cuties. See her tutorials for
Mommy and Baby Owls
Yarn snowmen
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Christmas deer
Cute, cute, cute! Make this little deer to decorate a package or the tree. Add a pin to the back, and it also can be worn as a holiday brooch. Susi of Lilla Luise came up with the idea and … Read More ...
Win Curious Pug’s favorite things!
Don’t miss the huge giveaway at The Curious Pug! There are lots and lots of awesome prizes, including six palettes of Jenny Hart’s new Sublime Floss! And one winner takes all! Go to the blog post for entry details… Read More ...
Tiny perfection by Kathy Andrews
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread has completed the miniature Trevelyon’s Cap, and it is spectacular — everything we imagined it might be as we watched the project progress. Go to her blog post to enjoy views from every angle and … Read More ...