Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive introduces us to the stitchery of French blogger Facile Cécile. Gorgeous! I’m adding this excellent discovery to my blog reader! See more at Mollie’s post.… Read More ...
On the road again
I’m sorry for being so quiet the past few weeks. I’m on the road again for my day job. The hours are long, but the project will be over soon. And I can’t wait to catch up on all that’s … Read More ...
Happy birthday to us from Urban Threads!
Check out this Facebook announcement about how Urban Threads is celebrating its birthday–with goodies for us!
… Read More ...It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, it’s BIG…
Yup, it’s Urban Threads STOREWIDE SALE birthday bash!
This May 28th, we’ve rocked
Boys need dolls, too!
Jane of Buzzmills created this rockin doll for her little man, Henry, from a pattern in Hillary Lang’s Wee Wonderfuls: 24 Dolls to Sew and Love. I adore everything about him: his sweet face, his stylish shirt, his comfy corduroys. … Read More ...
Stitch a crawly card
Marie of Make and Takes shares the how-to for a stitched greeting card that requires minimal supplies and skills but produces adorable results. Go to her blog post to learn how to make this beaded caterpillar card.… Read More ...
Free pattern: “Holiday Ribbons” needlepoint stocking
Now is the perfect time to tackle your stitching for the next winter holiday season. And Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has an awesome project for you. She’s sharing the pattern for this mantle-size needlepoint stocking and walking through … Read More ...
A sparkling pin-up
Charlotte Bailey of Hanging by a Thread created this piece, inspired by pin-up girl artwork on World War II military planes, entirely in or nue. That is, she couched rows of silver passing thread with a single strand of cotton … Read More ...
Embroidery is political
Vegkat has created several hoops in rebuttal to Rush Limbaugh’s characterization of a Geogetown law student as a “slut” because of her testimony on Capitol Hill regarding contraception. Check them out at her blog.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Maya S-M
Maya S-M of India created this block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2012. She says,
… Read More ...The use of orange is because of The Flame trees/Gulmohar’s which burst into bloom in April and the orange ice candy from Nandini which
Three ways to enhance your embroidery
Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive shares some simple tips for kicking your embroidery up a notch. Check out her post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Cathy K
What I think is going on in this block by Cathy K of Utah is embroidery with colored floss over black lace. I love the drama of this unique approach. And those yo-yo blooms up in the corner are so … Read More ...
Help and win
Jodie of Ric Rac is helping her mother raise $2,600 to send two children to Camp Phoenix, a fun break for burn survivors and their families. Jodie’s mom is a volunteer at this Australian facility. For every $5 you donate … Read More ...
Eye-eye
Jaw. Dropping. Detail. This thread sketch by Mrs. Gibson (Mrs. Gibson’s Atelier) in linen and silk on cotton gets a standing ovation from me. Scroll back through her blog to see a bit of the work in progress.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Karen Ruane
Karen Ruane never fails to take my breath away. See more gorgeous photos of her exquisite embroidery at her blog post.… Read More ...
Embroidered elegance
Mary Corbet‘s silk and goldwork embroidered medallion is finished. And–as we all expected–it is spectacular. She says the completed work will now be appliqued to the back of a chasuble, which she will demo for us later. For now, … Read More ...