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.
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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
Inspiration: Checkout Girl
Melissa Crowe (Checkout Girl) says,
Finally finished this little garden, on 11X14″ linen canvas, all its bits and pieces cut by hand from 100% wool felt and hand appliqued.
Beautiful. Her work is always such a refreshing take … Read More ...
Two needlepoint stitches to try
Check out the two luscious background stitches that are billed as stitches of the week over on Rittenhouse Needlepoint: cushion stitch and combination cross stitch. See the post.… Read More ...
Nearly headless chicken
So, did you ever have one of those days at work where you go 100 miles per hour all day long…no lunch, barely a bathroom break…solving one problem after another…hugely productive…pitching in a little extra time to make things a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Thread sketching
Gina of clutter punk says,
… Read More ...Recently I’ve done a little free motion machine embroidery, or thread sketching. From some of the comments I received it’s clear that this seems all a bit fancy, mysterious and only for extreme sewists. It’s
New pattern: Embroidered felt nesting dolls
This photo made me squeal and dance in my computer chair. Katie of Duo Fiberworks just published the pattern for these nesting dolls in her online store, Hedgehog Lane. The pattern descriptions says,
… Read More ...Knit and felt a set of
Free pattern: Beaded, tatted earrings
Tatting maven Jane Eborall revisits a pattern she created in 2006 for these lovely beaded earrings. Jane says the pattern “really is a simple one. Rings only and not even a chain in sight!” Go to Jane’s blog post for … Read More ...
Bead-embroidery eye candy
Run over to Robin Atkins‘ blog, Beadlust, and check out her description of a teaching trip to Phoenix — with lots of photos of phenomenal bead embroidery. (The beaded sneaker shown here is by Native American artist Teri … Read More ...
Free embroidery patterns and charts: Autumn and Halloween
Autumn is such a lovely season for needlework, with its warm colours, cosy evenings, and abundance of seasonal motifs. This roundup brings together a curated selection of free autumn and Halloween embroidery and cross-stitch patterns that capture everything from falling … Read More ...
Free Christmas Embroidery And Cross Stitch Patterns
Christmas is one of the most popular times of year for needlework, and it’s easy to see why. From classic holiday motifs to small decorative projects, festive stitching is a lovely way to slow down and add a handmade touch … Read More ...
Free pattern: Felt-applique pumpkin pillows
FreePatterns.com says, “Sew or no-sew, felt makes pillow crafting a breeze!” The pattern for this appliqued-pillow project, designed by Ursula Michael, is free for your personal use. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Black CQ “jewels”
To celebrate her birthday, Pat of Bird Nest on the Ground is giving gifts. You could receive this lovely CQ heart pin plus “a selection of black jewels” from her collection (delicas, novelty beads, buttons, and more). Go to Pat’s … Read More ...
Video portrait of a needle artist
Oh, my! You have to see this video showcasing the incredible free-motion embroidery of Indian artist Rita Rakshit–on a treadle sewing machine! Many thanks to Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas for sharing this link. See the video.… Read More ...
October Stitch Explorer Challenge
SharonB (Pin Tangle) has announced the October Stitch Explorer Challenge: laidwork foundations. To see abundant links to resources and to join in the fun, see SharonB’s blog post.… Read More ...