Pam Pederson (aka Kittykill) received this awesome gift handmade by her friend Tara (aka The Mistress T). Her superhero cape is reversible: By day, she is The Cupcake Cowgirl. But at happy hour she becomes The Tiki Terror! Adorable and … Read More ...
New from RSN: ‘Whitework’
The Royal School of Needlework announces the release of a new stitch guide, Whitework. The shop listing says,
… Read More ...Lizzy Lansberry, Graduate Apprentice and tutor at the RSN, shows you how to create stunning embroideries using traditional whitework techniques. The
How to read a thread label
Kreinik demystifies thread labels with a handy key. Check it out.… Read More ...
Make a bag to store your lids
If you do home canning or you know someone who does, then you know the jar-lid rings tend to proliferate and are hard to keep organized. Laura Bray came up with a smart and cute solution: This little drawstring bag … Read More ...
Tutorial: Finishing an ornament
Embroidery expert Ruth O’Leary steps us through her process for finishing small ornaments. See her tute.… Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Penguin baby
Amy of LucyKate Crafts winds up her series of patterns and tutorials for penguin dolls with this precious baby. Go to her blog post to learn how to make him. And browse back through her posts to find out … Read More ...
A year of Tudors by Deri
Deri has posted a retrospective of her entire Tudor Project. Just try to look at this series of exquisite little art dolls without saying “Oh. My. Gawd.” at least once. See Deri’s post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Sharon B
The perfect composition, rich ribbon embroidery, and beaded details of this entry in the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project absolutely take my breath away. The block is by the incomparable Sharon B of Australia. Go to the post for an image you … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered clock
Bobbypin Bandit posted a tutorial on Feeling Stitchy for creating this awesome embroidered clock. You could substitute another theme. But “happy hour” works just fine for me! See the tute.… Read More ...
A firsthand look at Ecole Lesage
Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook has been in Paris taking a course in lesage embroidery at Ecole Lesage. What an incredible experience! You’ll enjoy her account and the photos of her practice pieces. Go to her post.… Read More ...
Tutorials: Felt Christmas ornaments
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads is celebrating Christmas in July with tutorials for two adorable felt-applique ornaments. Stitch them now to get a jump on the season. See her tutes.… Read More ...
Proud pinner
I confess: I’m addicted to Pinterest. You, too? Someone you know? If so, you’ll appreciate these clever little embroideries created by Sheila of Sew Faithful. Her 4″ hoops incorporate repurposed linen, so they’re sort of green as well. Check … Read More ...
Stitch a 3D butterfly
Stumpwork maven Arlene White shows us how to create gorgeous dimensional butterflies. Go to her blog post to download free tutorials for the butterfly and the stitches used to create it.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery? Then check … Read More ...
Tutorial: Mitered corners on linen
Meri of Agulhas da Meri continues her series on drawn-thread embroidery with a tutorial on making perfect mitered corners. See her tute.… Read More ...
Di’s newest Silk Embroidery roses
No one does silk-ribbon roses like Di van Niekerk! She’s sharing images of some of her latest beauties–created for a new book about silk-ribbon embroidery on hand-felted backgrounds–at her blog. Check them out.
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