Bargello Love, author of Bargello Needlepoint blog, must be one wildly energetic woman. She’s already cranking a 365-day challenge — a 2″ x 2″ bargello sample each day. Meanwhile, she’s still posting one stitch sample after another. Recent demos … Read More ...
365 days of bargello
I am awed by the challenge taken on by the author of Bargello Needlepoint blog. She plans to stitch her way through 365 bargello samples in 2010. And she’s off to a rockin start! Shown above are a few of … Read More ...
Stitch tutes: Double and Van Dyke
Check out two new stitches of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint: double stitch (left) and Van Dyke (right).… Read More ...
New: Orlean Fine Tapestry
Reader Elizabeth Lay tipped us off to a new needlepoint company, Orlean Fine Tapestry. She says,
… Read More ...A new needlpoint company that features fine artists as designers, creates a historic line for the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and has
Sale on mini needlepoint kits!
Here’s some exciting news from Janet Granger:
… Read More ...The January Sale on my website for miniature needlepoint is now on! This is where you can stock up on needlepoint kits and charts for all your mini-stitching projects, to keep you
Giveaway: Ultrasuede gift pack
Orna Willis of Ornaments is having another great giveaway. This time, the prize is six 3″x4″ pieces of UltraSuede® — the perfect backing for little needlepoint brooches and ornaments. Better yet, Orna says,
… Read More ...For every 30 comments I’ll add another
Last-minute help from Cheryl Fall
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, offers this assistance:
… Read More ...We can all use a little last-minute inspiration for handmade gifts. The inspiration for this project came from a grove of trees outside of Spokane, Washington.
It’s quick-to-stitch as
Free chart: Torah needlepoint
Reader Annette Berlin alerted us to a lovely Torah needlepoint design on Craftstew that is especially appropos as Hanukkah is being celebrated around the world. Craftstew says,
… Read More ...What is a Torah? Imagine a bible, handwritten on cowskin parchment, and rolled
Holiday goodies from Orna Willis
Run over to Orna Willis‘ blog right now and get in on the seasonal goodness!
You could win a complete kit from Dimensions of her Classic design (shown here). The kit contains the threads, ribbon, canvas, beads, needle and … Read More ...
Get to know Cheryl Fall
I’m a daily reader of Cheryl Fall‘s needlepoint blog over on About.com. So I was thrilled to learn a bit more about her from Janet Perry‘s designer profile. I’m just knocked out that someone with Cheryl’s background … Read More ...
How to stitch hay
Anne Stradal (The Cape Stitcher) has the perfect technique for suggesting hay in needlepoint: Stitch with raffia! She explains why and how. See her post.… Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are … Read More ...
Now open: Happy Threads online shop
I’ve been loving the free cross-stitch and needlepoint patterns from Happy Threads. So I was thrilled to hear that Charlie, the designer behind the Happy Threads name, has opened an online chart shop. She says,
… Read More ...The Shop profiles
Tutorial: Roumanian Leaf stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is Roumanian Leaf, “a nice stand-alone stitch [that] would also make for an interesting background.” See the tute.… Read More ...
Free Embroidery patterns and charts
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
(1) Free Flower Trio Cross Stitch Pattern from Connie G. Barwick of About.com Cross-Stitch
(2) Calligraphie “amitié” from Aurelle
(3) Winter Night Sky from Embroiderbee’s Blog
(4) Boîte … Read More ...