You could add this design to a kitchen towel or cloth napkin. They are sure to make the Breakfast table that little more cheerful in the morning. Imagine being served breakfast in bed with this cute little napkin. (Yes please). … Read More ...
Free Chart – Redwork Roses
Love this hearts and roses pattern by Sewfrenchembroidery.com . The pattern/ chart is available free to download at her website. This piece would look amazing on a lacy card.… Read More ...
8 Simply Adorable Redwork Patterns
Redwork is not a new concept in the embroidery world by any means, but it still holds true to its simple beauty. If you are a fan of redwork, then check out these 8 simply adorable patterns we found. each … Read More ...
Free Redwork Pattern – Snowman
You got to love this adorable snowman – This red work pattern is emailed to you once you sign-up at Stitchingcow.com. For all the details be sure to read the Free pattern page which can be found here. What are … Read More ...
9 Needlework Patterns For Christmas
If you are looking for a fun little project to keep your hands busy during the holidays, look at these 9 patterns we have found. They are all simply beautiful and are sure to put you in the holiday spirit. … Read More ...
Whitework Video
Mary Corbet of Needle N Thread recently posted about this video that tells about Appenzell whitework. It is about 30 minutes long and is quite informative. As Mary says, “Appenzell is a region in northeast Switzerland, famous in the embroidery … Read More ...
Blackwork Snowflake
Blackwork is a fun counted-thread embroidery style that is easy to learn and can be done using any evenweave fabric and embroidery thread. Imaginesque is a great source of free blackwork charts and this recent post is a fine example … Read More ...
Christmas Patterns
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread has posted a round up of her Christmas patterns so you can enjoy all the designs she has posted over the years and use them in your Christmas crafting. Whether you are making ornaments … Read More ...
Inspiration: Sami Teasedale
Droolworthy: the modern “blackwork” of Sami Teasedale of Teasemade. Sami describes herself:
… Read More ...Maker of treats hand stitched with a needle and thread, from jewellery treasures to intricate textile artwork. I have a love for hand embroidery and I am a
Whitework: Beautiful shadows
Chris Richards of Ella’s Craft Creations reminds us that the beauty of whitework lies in its texture. She says,
… Read More ...I feel that textural pieces, really catch the eye and obviously which thread you use to accomplish it! In this piece
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 ...
New Schwalm designs from JMD
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has just released five new embroidery patterns you’re going to love. She says,
… Read More ...The style is Schwalm Needlework which was originally from Germany a few centuries ago. My designs are focused around elements found
New-media blackwork
This is completely, utterly brilliant!! Toni Buckby sent me this note:
… Read More ...I’m a textile artist based in Sheffield (UK) and I thought you might be interested in a project I’ve been working on for the last year, a stop frame
Teaching by example
Meri of Agulhas da Meri shares a slideshow examining a gorgeous sampler designed and stitched by embroidery teacher Maria do Céu Freitas. I spot a variety of cutwork and whitework techniques. Meri points out that it includes “more complex … Read More ...
Free online class: Chikankari
Anita of Artistic Fingers will lead a free online class in Chikankari over six to eight weeks. She says,
This Indian embroidery is a form of whitework…This embroidery is a combination of techniques–shadow work, pulled thread, and surface embroidery.
Beautiful! … Read More ...