Annet of Fat-Quarter crocheted this strangely beautiful doily. What is that unusual fiber? Old music tapes! So I’m wondering…is there a way to embroider with old tapes? And do I still have racks of them somewhere in my garage? Enjoy … Read More ...
Free patterns from Wendi Gratz
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has some fabulous suggestions for combining her free simple stocking pattern with her free simple ornament patterns to create unique, personal Christmas stockings. See lots of idea photos at her blog post.
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Help Christie help others
Christie of The Fabric Shopper invites us all to participate in a raffle to support a remarkable cause. She says it’s
… Read More ...a community outreach program that will provide opportunities for youth (and adults) to have a safe place to come,
Kathy Drew plays with embroidery
Tom Russell (Tom Russell Quilts) shows us what happens when Kathy Drew “plays around” with machine embroidery. You’ll enjoy Tom’s commentary and the many beautiful photos. Go to the post.
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Free-standing bullion roses
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) has come up with a technique for stitching bullion roses on stabilizer. This makes an excellent travel project. Later the stabilizer can be snipped close so the roses stand alone. Then they can be attached … Read More ...
Finishing needlepoint ornaments
Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher tells us a bit about how she finished these lovely needlepoint ornaments. Go to her blog post for the details.… Read More ...
Inspiration: little Z handmade
Too sweet for words. See more at little Z handmade blog.… Read More ...
Make some monda lovable birdies
I’m a huge fan of Spoonflower, the web-based company that lets you print short runs of fabric of your own design. I seldom blog about it, though, because it’s more about sewing than needlework. But this rockin design by monda … Read More ...
Embroidered leaves in wild array
I love Anja Rieger‘s brain. Bits of raw-edge applique combined with her machine-embroidery designs. The intentional, slightly off-register look comes across as both modern and organic. Brilliant. Go to her blog post for the link to her new Wild … Read More ...
Tutorial: Denim pompoms
I want all of my Christmas presents to look like this! Zakka Life shows us a cool way to make pompoms from old denim. Pretty and environmentally aware! See her tute.
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A little birdie told me…
Holy mackeroly! A teeny bird nest pocket with a tiny bird inside! Leave it to Aimee Ray to create something so adorable. See more at her little dear tracks blog.
Ed. note: Aimee Ray neither requested nor compensated this … Read More ...
Print text for stitching
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles tests an improvised method for printing text on fabric to serve as an embroidery pattern. Go to her blog post to get the details and check out the results.… Read More ...
Stitch some spiffy napkin rings
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make and stitch these napkin rings, perfect for the Thanksgiving table. Go to her blog post.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Make a vintage wrap
Stitch silk flowers to an organdy base to create this authentic vintage-style wrap. Go to Bramcoast Publications’ blog to download the free pattern.… Read More ...
Artist feature: MimiLove
Olisa of cocoeyes the stitcher reviews the work of our beloved MimiLove! Enjoy her post.… Read More ...