Gerry of Older Rose shows us how she made this simply sweet Christmas ornament with a fabric yoyo as a base. If you aren’t as skilled as Gerry at creating handpainted buttons, you could use any pretty button as the … Read More ...
Name this work
Susan Lenz has created another assemblage incorporating her gorgeous embroidery-wrapped vintage spools. This time, the setting is a sweet cradle. She says,
… Read More ...The work is done … but I still haven’t landed on the perfect title. To me, each spool
Great idea: Little holiday canvases
Jenny of Stumbles & Stitches used burlap from recycled coffee bags as the background for a set of little Christmas canvases. A little piecing, a little felt and happy fabrics, a few beads–and she has a gift-worthy work that the … Read More ...
Free pattern and tutorial: Embroidered Christmas cards
Check out DMCThread’s Blog for a free pattern and instructions for stitching up some cute and quick holiday greeting cards. Go to the post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
DMC Thread Blog no … Read More ...
Perfect cast-on stitch
This vivid crazy-quilt block by SharonB shows off cast-on stitch at its best in the variegated flowers on the vine at the upper right. To see more of Sharon’s beautiful work, go to her Pin Tangle blog.… Read More ...
Learn embroidery techniques with Karen Ruane
You could take a class led by our beloved Karen Ruane of contemporary embroidery. Embroider, embellish, create begins on line in January. Karen says,
… Read More ...Join me on an amazing journey in which you will create a unique, individual and
The legacy of Ann MacBeth
John Hopper has posted a fascinating article on The Textile Blog about Ann Macbeth’s early 20th century efforts to use embroidery education to empower women. He says in part,
… Read More ...During her teaching period embroidery was still considered a potentially profitable
Tutorial: Needleturn applique
Lynette Anderson shows us her favorite technique for flawless needleturn applique. See her tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Ruth O’Leary
The front of Ruth O’Leary‘s most recent St. Cuthbert’s Banner has come together at last. I know there’s more work to be done, but it is spectacular already. Browse back through her blog to enjoy the whole process. Or … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pattern darning
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread walks us through the basics of pattern darning. Imagine the pretty set of linen handtowels with pattern-darning borders you could whip up for a last-minute gift. Better check out the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt creche
This sweet little creche is the latest of Mollie Johanson‘s handmade Christmas ornament series. The simple shapes make it totally doable for a young stitcher. A more proficient stitcher might want to cover all the edges with buttonhole stitch. … Read More ...
Loving hearts for Betty
Maureen of Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions tells us about an awesome project by the Crazy Quilt International Yahoo Group. She says,
… Read More ...Over the past few months many of the women on the…group have made hearts for Betty Pillsbury to show her
Win embroidery treats
Two awesome holiday giveaways are going on over at the Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe blog.
25 skeins of hand-dyed floss–deadline December 17
25 skeins of hand-dyed floss (1 winner), free chart (10 winners), and hand-dyed trim packs (5 winners)–deadline December … Read More ...
MimiLove time
Sometimes, I just go over to MimiLove‘s blog and hang out. Looking at her stuff always makes me happy. Mimi’s canvases combine painting, embroidery, and humor in an utterly unique and fascinating way. Go to her blog and treat … Read More ...
Technique: Japanese smocking
This beautiful technique is new to me: Japanese smocking. Carolyn of caro-rose-creations lets us peek at a bag she made at a local workshop. Awesome. You can see more at Carolyn’s blog post. And if you are familiar with … Read More ...