What if you run out of thread in the middle of a complicated stitch? How do you keep the join from showing? Annet of Fat-Quarter shows her technique for solving this problem in a row of cable chain stitch. The … Read More ...
Learn “Vintage Strawberries” from Margaret Cobleigh
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread announces a new online class to be offered through her site:
… Read More ...Margaret Cobleigh will be hosting…Vintage Strawberries. It’s a beautiful little needlepainting project for stitchers who have at least some experience with
How to remove acrylic paint from fabric
It is possible to remove unwanted acrylic paint from fabric, even if it has dried. Diana of Closet Crafter explains how she does it, and her photos of the results confirm that her method works. Check it out. And … Read More ...
New: Kitschy Digitals
Kitschy Digitals is celebrating this week’s grand opening with an awesome sale. This new site is “a one-stop online shopping experience for all things Creative + Digital,” including needlework patterns by some of our faves such as Mollie Johanson of … Read More ...
A pretty little spider
Susan of Suztats shared photos of a number of stitchy projects, including this fun and colorful crazy-quilt block in progress. Her beaded spider is perfection. Although she doesn’t explain how she made it, her close-up photo makes the technique clear … Read More ...
Tutorial: Sparkling embroidered dragonflies
Chris of Ella’s Craft Creations explains how to create embroidered dragonflies with gorgeous iridescent wings. See her tute.
The Dragonfly represents change, metamorphosis, adaptation, and self-realization in practically every corner of the planet. The shift that is frequently mentioned … Read More ...
Get “Poncetto Lace” in English
Jeanine of Italian Needlework blog shares the news that Poncetto Lace by Theresa Rizzi is now available free from the Smithsonian’s internet archive. This little instruction book, published in 1917, may be the only manual ever created in English for … Read More ...
Free embroidery patterns
Hand embroidery is a timeless art form that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries. Not only is it a fun and creative hobby, but it’s also a great way to unwind after a long day. Whether … Read More ...
Floresita shares the wealth
I’m sure you already know Floresita from her posts on the Feeling Stitchy blog or her own Things I’ve Made blog. But did you know she has a whole blog devoted to vintage embroidery transfers? She says,
… Read More ...When I first
Watch Meri’s blog for drawn-thread tutes
Our beloved Meri of Agulhas da Meri has decided to take a step beyond sharing images of her amazing embroidery and actually teach us her drawn-thread techniques. She says,
… Read More ...I am an amateur, with these needles and threads. With this
Tutorial: Cutaway embroidery patterns
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose steps us through her technique for using a cutaway pattern for a complex embroidery design. Brilliant! See her tute.… Read More ...
An index to Stitch Play
I’ve really been enjoying the Stitch Play series by Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread. She says, “Stitch Play is a series of articles featuring step-by-step photo tutorials that explore different hand embroidery stitches and the different and fun things … Read More ...
Learn about Viana do Castelo
Gabi of Feeling Stitchy takes a look at the traditional embroidery of northern Portugal, Viana do Castelo. Enjoy the article.… Read More ...
Nikki, In Stitches at war
Nikki of Nikki, In Stitches has been chosen as a contestant for the new Craft Wars show, hosted by Tori Spelling and starting this week on TLC. We’ll be watching for her later in the season. Knock ’em dead, Nikki! … Read More ...
Kids’ project: Stitch your own art
Amy Powers of Inspire Co. has posted a tutorial over on Big Picture Classes for helping your child create needlework from his or her original art. The steps are simple, take advantage of your child’s natural creativity, and are appropriate … Read More ...