Art, patterns and techniques
Brookelynn of Craftzine.com shares a pattern developed by artist Maria Merlino. Brookelyn says,
… Read More ...Maria Merlino, of Crochet Living, has transformed the peacock papercut into a fillet crochet pattern! Her work in crochet is creative and skillful, and she
If you’re itching to add a little extra holiday cheer to your stitching this season, Christmas embroidery is a lovely place to start. Embroidery has a wonderful way of turning everyday items into something special, whether you’re decorating clothing, accessories, … Read More ...
Janet Granger, maven of miniature needlepoint, has at last started a blog! Woohoo! Check it out.… Read More ...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares a “game” that produces random color changes for any project in which the background is actually the focus of the piece. Learn the game.… Read More ...
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor for About.com, shares her beautiful French Braid pattern, which you’d never suspect is a “scrap project.” Cheryl says, “It’s a perfect project for all you who just can’t bear to part with leftover tapestry wool.” … Read More ...
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 plenty … Read More ...
Cheryl Fall, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog, offers some interesting and helpful thoughts on alternatives to tapestry wool. You’ll want to read this! See the blog post.… Read More ...
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
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 plenty … Read More ...
Cheryl Fall says it best:
… Read More ...If you’re wondering what to make for someone special as a holiday gift, may I suggest a monogrammed pillow, box or tote featuring a pretty leaf border Monogram Frame? The letter is super easy to
Remember, Janet Perry is sharing recharted vintage Anne Orr needlepoint patterns. Here are two recent examples. Janet’s suggestion for the maple leaf:
… Read More ...Want to try your hand at beading on canvas? Stitch the veins in a dark brown first. Then
Here’s some excellent news from Janet Perry:
… Read More ...One of the harder things I’ve done in needlepoint is advance from doing Tent Stitch to feeling confident in making different stitches, using different threads, and trying new color combinations.
That’s why
Mary Tafoya points us to a printable rhinestone size chart available at Dreamtime Creations. See the chart.
And Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure lists the sizes of beads that typically work best with different needlepoint canvases. See the list… Read More ...
There’s something about Christmas stitching that feels especially comforting. Maybe it’s the familiar motifs we return to year after year, or the quiet rhythm of needle and thread while the house slowly fills with festive chaos. This collection of free … Read More ...
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...