Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her original pattern for this Funky Falling Leaves Wall Hanging. This may be the perfect colorful autumn touch to your decor! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Inspiration: mimilove
Mimilove expresses her inimitable style of painting + needlework — not on canvas, this time, but on “a spanky new flock of budgie stufferies.” The colors, as always, are exquisite; the painting masterful; and the needlework embellishment totally original. See … Read More ...
Interactive felt-applique playhouse
I’m hyperventilating with joy over this felt playhouse table cover homemade by jill for her toddler, Oscar. The flowers can be picked, the mailbox opens, lots of friendly animals are scattered about, and (be still my heart) the garden and … Read More ...
Making a game out of stitching
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has an idea for a stitching game that I’ve just got to try. I think you’ll love it to. Her idea focuses on needlepoint and tips us off to appropriate stitches; but I can … Read More ...
See Talking Threads on line
Virginia A. Spiegel clues us in to the online broadcast of a new television series, Talking Threads, “a ten-part series about British textiles featuring Jamie Malden and Holly Pulsford.” Her article has made me a believer; I’m going over … Read More ...
Herringbone stitch variation
I’m loving this stitch from SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching Sampler. The colors and style make it seem like autumn leaves to me. Rich! Sharon says,
… Read More ...This band of stitching is created by working the cross of herringbone
New patterns: Tiny needlepoint stockings
Heads up! Janet Granger has added two new miniature needlepoint designs to her site. She says,
… Read More ...One is called ‘Toys for boys’ and features traditional toys such as a fort and a teddy, and the other design is called ‘Toys
Free pattern: Hairpin lace doily
Learn the art of making hairpin lace while creating this beautiful, classic doily. Get the free pattern from FreePatterns.com.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Wrapped petals
Martha of Martha’s Tatting Blog shows us how she created these thread-wrapped flower petals, step by step. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Greeting tree wall hanging
Christmas Freebie No. 3 from the Gum Tree designers is this great embroidered wall hanging designed by Cheryl Goss of Willowberry Designs. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check … Read More ...
Barbie goes crazy
Oooooo. Look what Susan Elliott found! A keepsake Barbie in a crazy-patchwork gown! Enjoy the description and more photos on Susan’s blog, Plays with Needles.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Pumpkin needlebook
Mollie‘s October workshop over on Wild Olive is a dear little felt needlebook with a seasonal twist. Get the pattern and instructions in PDF format.… Read More ...
Free pattern: bloomin’ marvelous 2
Kelly Fletcher of materialistic blog is sharing her original pattern for this rockin flower. She says, “This one’s good fun if you’re into learning new stitches. It’s a bit of a sampler.” Delicious. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Stitchery incognito
These hand-stitched felt disguises by Laura Howard of Lupin Handmade are so sweet, they make even a fuddy-duddy like me consider dressing up for Halloween. See more of her charming work on her web site or at fawn&forest.
Many … Read More ...
New handmade tatting tool from LadyShuttleMaker
Whoa! Here’s an excellent new product from the hands of tatting/ceramic diva LadyShuttleMaker: flat, retractable hook pens. She says,
… Read More ...A few years ago I purchased a hook pen for use in my tatting projects and I loved it for