Art, patterns and techniques
Last week I mentioned Diane Gilleland‘s new plastic-canvas-project e-booklet, Hook, Needle, Pencil Case. Since then, I’ve had a chance to step through the project instructions and experiment with most of the techniques.
Wow. Diane continually amazes me. This … Read More ...
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Check out the latest stitch tutorials at Hand Embroidery Network. Love-love-love their colorful samples! Go to the network’s blog.… Read More ...
Mimi Kirchner‘s artsy yet oh-so-huggable dolls are preparing for a frigid winter! See more on Mimi’s blog, Doll.… Read More ...
Please consider contributing your creative talents, or your cash, or both to Project Night Night, which comforts homeless children.
Many thanks to Diane Gilleland of CraftyPod for sharing this information.… Read More ...
Have you been following the spectacular work produced for the past two years’ Bead Journal Projects and daydreaming about participating? Well, the time has come to join in the fun. Registration begins October 15 for the new Bead Journal Project … Read More ...
Heather Johnston (The Tarnished Tatter) is sharing her original pattern for this dainty necklace. Wouldn’t this piece be lovely on a bride! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
When I found this image on the blog of JO in NZ, I screamed a little. Yes. It is a Christmas tree made up of bullion knots!! The ornaments on the tree are Swarovski crystals. Brilliant! Literally. And so … Read More ...
A post on the blog of the Hand Embroidery Network says,
… Read More ...We would like to announce the launch of our new hand embroidery patterns to be sold via our new HEN Etsy Shop. Our pattern designs are hand drawn and
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free Christmas … Read More ...
Sometimes astulabee’s work makes me so happy that my eyes tear up. Like today. See more photos of this little guy on the astulabee blog.… Read More ...
Be sure to stop by Ruth O’Leary‘s blog to check out her progress on the St. Cuthbert’s Banner project. In her most recent post, she lets us look over her shoulder as she outlines the cross motif with goldwork, … Read More ...
Didn’t you love Kelly Fletcher‘s series of Jacobean leaves? Well, she’s back with a new series she’s calling Bloomin’ Marvelous. She says,
… Read More ...Each design will fit neatly into a 4×4″ square, or about 10x10cm. So the plan is to
I want to stitch up a bunch of Connie G. Barwick‘s peace ornaments for the coming holiday season. Connie says,
… Read More ...No matter what religion or belief system you follow, the concept of peace is a fairly universal one. This
These little house ornaments are the work of Kajsa Wikman (aka syko). She says,
… Read More ...I find it challenging and quite stimulating for the creativity to look at a fabric that is clearly from a particular time and see it