It’s time for Creative Cross Stitch Challenge #5 at GOS blog. Kirsten says,
… Read More ...This one is a little different. It’s three little flowers and in the middle of each flower is a circle. You need to put something there,
Try this design-transfer technique
I haven’t seen this design-transfer technique before, but it makes perfect sense. Janet Granger is beginning work on an 8″ x 4″ envelope flap. She says, “I want it eventually to be quite heavily covered in stitches, so I’ve got … Read More ...
Tutorial: Applying embroidery to a ceramic surface
I’m awed by Diem Chau‘s embroidery on ceramics. Even after she explained that the embroidery is on fine silk gauze, which is then applied to the ceramic surface, the beauty and mystery of the work remain. So I am … Read More ...
Get your LED sewing kit!
Becky Stern of SternLab and Craftzine.com — and trailblazer of electronic embroidery — has “inspired” Maker Shed to offer an LED Sewing Kit. You get all the hardware to create a softcircuit masterpiece for just US$ 15.00. Get the … Read More ...
Free pattern: Silk choker/collar
This exquisite silk choker is the work of German crafter Mademoiselle Chaos. The gorgeous photos on her blog may make you swoon. But try to stay conscious long enough to download the free pattern so you can try one … Read More ...
Two freebies from Sibling Craftery
Kandra of Sibling Craftery has two tasty treats for us: Save the World (shown above), which will soon adorn my office wall, and Boy Scouts Animal Heads, which will be adored by stitchy scout moms. Kandra rocks! Get the free … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
Learn to make beaded leaves
Here’s a brilliant idea from SharonB of Pin Tangle blog: She points to a jewelry beadwork tutorial on Craftster (by beadizzygrl) and says, “I can see embroiderers and crazy quilters adapting this pattern. Imagine using just the leaf part … Read More ...
Achieve perfect satin and blanket stitches
Melly of Melly & Me blog offers a few tips that will help you perfect satin-stitch circles and “imitation” blanket-stitch on curves. Great advice! See the post.… Read More ...
Lynette Andreason’s big installation
Lynette Andreason‘s MFA thesis exhibition took place this month, and the photos (not to mention the originality of the work) will rock you. You probably already know Lynette for her embroidery on metal. I love the contrast between the … Read More ...
Free downloads from Needleprint
What joy it gave me to realize that Needleprint blog now has 34 free downloads for us to enjoy. The blog says, “There are charts, articles, jigsaws and other projects for you to download absolutely free.” Go to the freebies… Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Free patterns and charts: Easter
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
Giveaway: Renaissance Dyeing threads
Don’t miss the fabulous giveaway over on Mary Corbet‘s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Mary says,
… Read More ...Today’s give-away is courtesy of Renaissance Dyeing, a company that hand-dyes wool threads using natural dyes, creating gorgeous ranges of color on a beautiful
Needlepoint tutorial: Moorish stitch
This week, Rittenhouse Needlepoint tutors us on Moorish stitch. The blog says,
… Read More ...Moorish offers good coverage and is relatively easy to compensate. This stitch has a pretty texture even when just using one color, but using two colors or two