This idea knocks me out! I love iris-folding paper to decorate greeting cards. Now Yoonie of yoonie-at-home has adapted the concept to fabric, creating this crafting tote with an iris of bias strips. Brilliant! And gorgeous. And what’s more, Yoonie … Read More ...
Win at HEN
Shanti is celebrating Earth Day over on the Hand Embroidery Network with a whoppin giveaway. You could win threads, an embroidery transfer, a vintage Erica Wilson book, and more. Go to the blog post to enter before April 24.… Read More ...
Stitchy giveaway from Crazy by Design
Dash over to Crazy by Design blog and get in on the most-excellent 200th-post-celebration giveaway of luxurious threads, almost-edible buttons, and sumptuous fabrics. Go to the blog to enter before noon (Mountain USA time) on Sunday, April 18.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Rope stitch
This week’s TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog is rope stitch. The example shown here is just one of the exquisite stitch-outs featured on her blog. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Ironing embroidery
Kirsty of kootoyoo continues the demo of her rockin vintage-reverse-applique-embroidery-invention-thingie by showing us how to iron embroidery properly. See her tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
The Lone Beader just keeps amazing me. I thought her touchable, dimensional beaded doggie brooches were untoppable. And then she comes up with tiny bead-embroidered Scottie dog earrings. If these don’t make you swoon, then you have no bead passion. … Read More ...
Stitch and swap an artist trading card
Shanti (aka Stitch ON Grrl!) is revving things up over on the Hand Embroidery Network. She’s putting together the HEN ATC Spring Embroidery Swap, and you’re invited to participate. Follow the easy steps on the HEN post to … Read More ...
Stitch power
Rugosa (My Little Stitches) and The Craftivist Collective are celebrating the privilege of living in a democracy by sharing cross-stitch patterns that focus on voting. Find out more and get the patterns.… Read More ...
Inspiration: S’Mockery Sm’Art
Kay Susan of S’Mockery Sm’Art doesn’t have any scraps. Well, she does…but then she turns them into these fabulous fabric brooches (shown here) and pin cushions. She says they’re “Odds and ends made from scraps and leftovers, useful to put … Read More ...
Free chart: Plastic Canvas How-to: Plastic canvas blocks
Look what Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com found: great information about creating plastic-canvas baby blocks! See Rachel’s post.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need plastic canvas supplies, we highly recommend Annie’s Craft Store… Read More ...
Getting to know Orna
You know I love needlepoint designer Orna Willis of Ornaments. Would you like to know her a little better? Lucky us! Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, has published a rockin interview with Orna. See the article… Read More ...
Try this vintage stitchy twist
Kirsty of feeling stitchy is sharing a tutorial for embroidery that reminds me of some of doe-c-doe‘s work…but with a reverse-applique twist. Go see.… Read More ...
Answer Mary’s call for stitches
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is seeking reader input for improving her video stitch tutorials. She is already planning some refinements in her presentations and the index to the tutes. But she asks, “What stitch (or stitches) would you … Read More ...
Get great tool gossip from Jenny
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching asked her Facebook readers to let her know about “their most indispensable tools for embroidery aside from hoop, needle and floss.” Jenny compiled the results and generously shares them with us along with resource information. … Read More ...
See the Girl on the Wall video
This video about Girl on the Wall by Jean Baggott has been shared quite a bit already, but I must post the link here. If you’re a stitcher and you haven’t yet seen it, give yourself a treat. See the … Read More ...
