Zoe of The Making Spot shares news of the launch of their new site, which features hundreds of free craft tutorials. Included are lots of stitch tutes and projects. Check it out!… Read More ...
Stitchable pendants!
Amy of LucyKate Crafts shares a fab find: stitchable wood pendants!! I’m dying to get my hands on some of these! Amy notes that they’re intended for cross-stitch, but any kind of stitching would be lovely. Maybe a beaded monogram. … Read More ...
A beautiful mystery
Check out a fascinating scarf and beret on rRradionica blog. How was this done? Circular weaving + crochet? Whatever the technique, the results are amazing. See lots more views at the post.… Read More ...
Wrap your words in wool
Astrid of Red Red Completely Red borrowed an awesome idea from bloesom kids to create a yarn-wrapped nameplate for her daughter’s room. Beautiful! And, oh, the possibilities. Go to the bloesom post or Astrid’s post to find out how it’s … Read More ...
Doodle while you stitch
Alice of BeStitched advises needlepointers to keep a doodle canvas handy. What’s a doodle canvas? Go to her post to find out.… Read More ...
A wit in wool
Oscar Wilde as a wee little DeriDoll. Need I say more? Go to Deri’s post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Button wreaths
Raid your button stash to create simple, colorful wreath ornaments. Jenni of Vintage Umbrella shows us how. See her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Wired-ribbon roses
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl shows us how to make these delicious wired-ribbon roses. Go to her tute.… Read More ...
Vary your thread to create contrast
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread demonstrates how you can create subtle contrast in an embroidered work by switching to a slightly thicker, darker thread. See her post.… Read More ...
Hankies go subversive
A new product line from schindermania is cracking me up: sweet hand-stitched hankies with irreverent monograms. (Yes, the monogram in the image is PMS.) Wear an inside joke in your pocket at your next business meeting. Go to the blog … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hand-stitched card
Jules of Adventures in Thread shows us how to make this gorgeous hand-colored and embroidered greeting card. See her tute.… Read More ...
Mentor a young stitcher
Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint gives us the heads-up about a nonprofit needle arts mentoring program: “A project of Helping Hands Foundation, Inc. has been established to create community partnerships that promote and encourage relationships between adults and youth, fostering … Read More ...
Needlepunch by Elsa Mora
Ooooooooo. Elsa Mora applies her unique style to needlepunch with gorgeous results. See more views of this fab necklace at her blog post.
Ed. note: Elsa Mora did not request or compensate this post.
Looking for more Punch Needle … Read More ...
Apply for E.M.E.R.G.E.
The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen is accepting applicants for E.M.E.R.G.E. Craft Show Incubator–a program in which up to ten emerging artists receive mini-mentorships and featured placement in Guild shows throughout 2012. To find out more, see the post on Fiber … Read More ...
The beauty of Ottoman tents
A post by Diana on the blog of the Textile Arts Center takes a look at Ottoman tents and the associated history and culture. You’ll enjoy the photos of these textile works of art as much as Diana’s description of … Read More ...