Go over to MrXStitch right now and see Penny Nickels‘ post about shisha work. But be forewarned: The photos are so gorgeous, you’re going to want to add this technique to your repertoire right away! You can see … Read More ...
Color or stitch Rosemoo’s designs
Rosemoo is sharing some original coloring pages that I think would make ideal stitch guides. Imagine stitching these lovely patterns on paper for greeting-card fronts. (Oh, I think I just made a plan for my weekend!) Get the designs.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Coral stitch
Kim of big B blog is on a quest to learn 100 embroidery stitches, and she’s sharing the adventure with us. Learn coral stitch along with Kim. Just follow the multitude of clear photos on her blog post.… Read More ...
CQ and more: rhinestonegypsy
If you don’t fear drama, then you’ll revel in rhinestonegypsy‘s crazy-quilted bags and other eco-friendly accessories. I’m a bit too shy to wear them, but I’d love to have some of these works lying around where I could touch … Read More ...
Bead embroidery: SmArtAnna
SmArtAnna‘s bead-embroidery brooches take my breath away. See her Etsy shop.… Read More ...
Felt applique: Alexandra Ferguson
I could look at Alexandra Ferguson‘s appliqued pillows all day. Cute, bold, graphic. So I was doubly pleased to learn that these pillows are green (so to speak). Alexandra’s shop announcement says,
… Read More ...I make 100 percent post consumer recycled
Needle-tatting by TotusMel
I hereby declare today to be Etsy Needlework Window Shopping Day. Visit TotusMel’s Etsy shop to see a huge variety of needle-tatted accessories.… Read More ...
Stitching on paper
This work by Tenar (Tenar’s Cave blog) is acrylic paint and cotton stitching on mulberry paper. See what Tenar has to say about working with this unusual combination of media. The results are outstanding, don’t you agree?… Read More ...
It’s so good to see you!
Look! It’s The Lone Beader! Though she’s usually camera-shy, we get a glimpse of her standing next to her beaded White House painting, Taken by Storm, which is included in the Cambridge Art Association’s Northeast Prize Show. Go to … Read More ...
Enjoy these stitchy videos
You can watch the time-lapse emergence of one of Eleanor Pigman‘s remarkable portraits in seed-bead embroidery. See the video.
And you can see a whole series of videos on Ruth Rae‘s blog that let us snoop through … Read More ...
Free patterns: Vintage kitties
Patty of Pip Stitch shares her vintage embroidery-pattern finds. Get four cute Artex kitties, and watch for more. Thanks, Patty!
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery … Read More ...
Yvette tries out synthetic thread
Yvette Stanton of White Threads wants to add a bit of stitchery to a hat that will be exposed to weather. Real metal threads wouldn’t be suitable. She lets us follow her experiment with synthetic gold thread and plaited braid … Read More ...
Soften your hands for smoother stitching
If you want to stitch successfully with silk threads, smooth hands are a necessity. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares her secret formula for keeping hands as soft as silk. See her post.… Read More ...
Bookmark this cross-stitch shop
Here’s a note I received from Tereena Clarke:
… Read More ...I am the designer and owner of Artecy Cross Stitch. I have been designing cross stitch patterns for 10 years. At www.artecy.com we offer over 3000 cross stitch patterns for our
Free charts: Floral cross-stitch
Grab a bounty of free floral cross-stitch patterns from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou. Here are a few:
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a … Read More ...