Intergalactic! shares a tutorial for an easy-to-make spool organizer. I need a lot of these! See the tute.
And many thanks to Carla of Craftzine.com for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Stitch tutorials
Stitch tutorials
Stitch tutorials
New: Embroidery patterns by Lucky Jackson
Lucky Jackson embroidery patterns are available now! Go to her blog post to get the details.
Ed. note: Lucky did not ask or compensate me to post about her patterns. I just think her stuff rocks.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered sachets
Sylvia of WindyRiver shows us how to make appliqued and embroidered sachet pouches. Fill them with dried lavender or an herb that you love. See the tute.… Read More ...
Using crocheted embellishments
I love this block created by MashaN of Russia for the CQ Journal Project 2012. I’m not sure whether it’s finished, but it’s certainly off to a gorgeous start, incorporating delicate crocheted embellishments into her stitching. Brava! See an image … Read More ...
Tutorial: Valentine mini-hoop
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shares the pattern and tutorial for this sweet heart embroidery sized for a 3-inch mini-hoop. If you’re not in the mood for Valentine’s Day, imagine how cute it would be stitched in other colors for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Add feather stitch to a scarf
Diana Rupp shares a tutorial on The Storque for upgrading a store-bought scarf with a touch of apt embroidery. See the post.… Read More ...
Learn about Suzani
Get a brief education in Suzani–“an embroidery technique, practiced across Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, the northern regions of India and other central Asian countries.” Pallavi‘s post on the Textile Arts Center’s blog will have you scouring the web for … Read More ...
New: Sundance Sparkles mesh tubing
If you love to stitch with mesh tubing, I’ve got great news for you. And if you’ve never stitched with mesh tubing: heads-up! Everybody’s talking about a product from Sundance Designs introduced at the January TNNA: Sparkles. It’s flexible mesh … Read More ...
Grossly lovely
This little art quilt is beautiful, well stitched…and it cracks me up! It’s called Petri Dish, and the motifs mimic different kinds of cells in culture. Those French knot critters look like something I’ve seen growing in my fridge. See … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery pattern
Enjoy this beautiful Friday Freebie pattern from SharonB of PinTangle. Get the free image.… Read More ...
Our faves are All Dolled Up
The All Dolled Up art show at Vincennes University, curated by Nichol Brinkman of Pink Cheeks Studios, is now open! It features work by some of our all-time favorite needle artists: Jess Quinn , Mimi Kirchner, Jennifer Strunge, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cherry pie pin cushion
Christy of Sweet Tidings teaches us how to make this cherry pie pin cushion, complete with cherry and leaf pins. Wouldn’t this make a charming gift for a stitcher you know? For the perfect finishing touch, build it in … Read More ...