Laura of Bugs and Fishes shows us how to make a variety of adorable Christmas ornaments from one simple tree shape. Lots of photos make the steps clear and easy. See her tutorial.
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Free pattern: ‘Count Blessings’
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife is sharing this beautiful pattern from her November e-newsletter. This is the month of Thanksgiving in the USA, so it’s the perfect time to be counting our blessings. Get the pattern.
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Tutorial: Fall merit badges
Susi of Lilla Luise has created some adorable merit badges especially for autumn, and she’s sharing the patterns and instructions. Go to her blog post to find out how to make some.… Read More ...
A finished work
This project takes my breath away. Zaffy of opusanglicanum says modestly that she created a “replica of a large piece of medieval embroidery done entirely in naturally dyed wools and silk.” The detail of this work is astonishing. Go to … Read More ...
Tutorials: Handmade Christmas ornaments
Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella has fired up her annual ornament-making engine! Yea! Here are a couple of DIYs that are perfect for needleworkers. Make twine-covered bells and embellish them with all those scraps of trim you’ve been hoarding. Or … Read More ...
Free geeky design from Urban Threads
Maybe you’re a geek. If not, there’s surely a geek in your life. So you’d better go grab this adorable design from Urban Threads while it’s free! (It will be regular price beginning November 4.) Go to the download page… Read More ...
Free design from Urban Threads
Here’s an awesome, timely freebie from Urban Threads! The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Show off your skills as a vampire hunter when you machine embroider your own in-the-hoop patch! Available in hand embroidery and stock art versions too — free
New: Sublime Floss!!
Big big news from Jenny Hart and Sublime Stitching: Sublime now offers its own line of embroidery floss!! With a soft hand and a bright sheen, the flosses are available in nine palettes of seven colors each. So gorgeous I … Read More ...
Inspiration: Claudia W
I can’t stop looking at this beautiful block by Claudia W of Austria for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project. First, it’s my favorite color combination in the world. Second, the intensively stitched details bring me back again and again … Read More ...
Make some little monsters
Jenni of Vintage Umbrella shares an idea for little felt monsters to make for or with your kids. I think these would be awesome treats for Halloween visitors — healthier and more long-lasting than candy. Jenni’s post isn’t exactly a … Read More ...
Special price: The Embroiderer’s Handbook
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread recently compiled a list of her site’s top 15 most popular embroidery books, and Country Bumpkin’s The Embroiderer’s Handbook came in at Number 4! To celebrate, the Australian publisher is offering the book … Read More ...
Resource: Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials
Palak of Make It Handmade sent me a recommendation for a site I hadn’t seen before, Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials. Palak says,
… Read More ...I came across this site when I was searching for handwork tutorials. She has a huge library
Tutorial: Watercolor backgrounds
Elizabeth of Sew in Love explains how she creates watercolor-on-fabric backgrounds for her needlework. We can do this! See her tute.… Read More ...
Win a stitcher’s primer
Jenny
of Elefantz is giving away two copies of Charlotte Gerlings’ Embroidery: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide to Stitches and Techniques. Go to her blog post to enter the drawing before October 21.
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Soon: Aimee Ray’s third Doodle Stitch book!
Eeeeep! Our beloved Aimee Ray has written a third book! Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond — Crewel, Cross Stitch, Sashiko & More will be available in March 2013. While we’re waiting antsily, stop by Aimee’s Little Dear Tracks blog for … Read More ...