Baumcat‘s Fender guitar thread sketch makes me wiggle and hug myself. Go to her blog post to get a better look. And back up through a few posts to find out how she did it.… Read More ...
New SEC for November
The Stitch Explorer Challenge for November: Combine at least two embroidery styles in one piece. Get the details from the post on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog.… Read More ...
New patterns from Cross Me Not
Sarajessica of Cross Me Not is back from a brief hiatus, and she’s cranking out cross-stitch charts like crazy! Here are some new ones:
(left) It’s Mario time!
(right) Russian inspiration
(bottom) Easy red border… Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Thanksgiving
(left) Thanksgiving Turkey Applique Block from Wee Folk Art
(right) Bok bok from Plum Street Samplers
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Free patterns: SRE designs from Carol Daisy
Carol Daisy of Silk Ribbon Embroidery blog has posted several new free patterns for her readers to enjoy:
(1) Heart wreath
(2) Spider-web roses
(3) Apricot roses
(4) Ribbon-stitch flowers
Thanks a million, Carol, for sharing these beautiful designs!… Read More ...
Giveaway: Laura Hughes note cards
Laura Hughes of Not Your Grandma’s Needlepoint is known for her modern, irreverent designs. And you can enjoy four of them without having to take a stitch. Laura kindly sent me a set of four note cards featuring her designs … Read More ...
Giveaway: Say it with Stitches
I’m giving away a copy of Say it with Stitches: New Embroidery Designs for Letters and Words by Sharon and Kristin Jankowicz from Creative Publishing International. This book is full of lettering designs, tutorials, and project ideas for everything from … Read More ...
Giveaway: Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy
I’m giving away my review copy of Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy: 60 Motifs to Stitch Everywhere by Ayako Otsuka from Interweave Press. See the review.
To enter, comment on this post before 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time), Monday, November … Read More ...
Giveaway: Manga Cross-Stitch
I’m giving away my review copy of Manga Cross-Stitch: Make Your Own Graphic Art Needlework by Helen McCarthy from Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC. See the review.
To enter, comment on this post before 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time), Monday, … Read More ...
Giveaway: Felting for Baby
I’m giving away my review copy of Felting for Baby: 25 Warm & Woolly Projects for the Little Ones in Your Life by Saori Yamazaki from Trumpeter Books. See the review.
To enter, comment on this post before 8:00 … Read More ...
Giveaway: Woven Treasures
I’m giving away my review copy of Woven Treasures: One-of-a-kind Bags with Folk Weaving Techniques by Sara Lamb from Interweave Press. See the review.
To enter, comment on this post before 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time), Monday, November 23, … Read More ...
Giveaway: Freestyle Machine Embroidery
It’s giveaway day on Needlework News. Publishers send us wonderful craft books to review, and it seems only fair to share the wealth with you!
First up is Freestyle Machine Embroidery: Techniques and Inspiration for Fiber Art by Carol Shinn … Read More ...
Book review: Woven Treasures
Here’s a perfect introduction to weaving, combining art and practicality while teaching all the basics. Sara Lamb’s Woven Treasures: One-of-a-kind Bags with Folk Weaving Techniques
walks you through everything you need to know. Tools and supplies. The various kinds of … Read More ...
Book review: Felting for Baby
Trumpeter Books has my sincere gratitude for publishing its Make Good : Crafts + Life series, Japanese craft books produced in English for the first time. As the publisher says, “The books in this new series offer unique projects, beautiful … Read More ...