Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses has added two versions of the spider-web rose to her cream-and-white CQ project. The top photo is the silk-ribbon version, which is much more familiar to me. The lower photo is the same technique executed … Read More ...
Bridal tatting
Linda S. Davies (aka Tattyhead) is tatting a bridal bouquet! Lucky, lucky bride! See Linda’s blog.
… Read More ...Free chart: Tiny piglet
This little piggee totally made me squeal! Get the chart for this tiny character (free for your personal use) from designer sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog.
… Read More ...Take a class from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle fame has two online classes coming up. Sharon’s blog says,
… Read More ...Encrusted Crazy Quilting starts September 24th. Encrusted Crazy Quilting offers students the opportunity to learn how to piece, develop and heavily hand embellish a crazy quilt
Realism = No symmetrical flowers!
As I browsed through Annies Crazy World just now, I had one of those lightbulb moments.
Her latest work includes a band of gorgeous silk-ribbon flowers. They’re truly lovely and the ideal touch for this piece — an embellishment I’d … Read More ...
Free charts — French!
Charts for three lovely cross-stitch designs are available free from the French embroidery-shop site www.broderie.net. Get the charts, and while you’re on the site, look around at some of the sweet projects available for purchase. You can use … Read More ...
Inspiration: SophieAngele
Oooooooooooooooo, yeaaaaaahhhhh. MrXStitch‘s Craftster Pick of the Week is this portrait of Adam Lambert created by SophieAngele. (Being from Arkansas, I have a soft spot for this year’s American Idol winner, Kris Allen. But no one can deny … Read More ...
Free CQ block: Many Happy Days
Janet Stauffacher (Nostalgic NeedleART) is sharing the pattern and image for her Many Happy Days crazy-quilt block. She says, “Print this block onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your … Read More ...
Tutorial: Daisy stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is a variation of the eyelet stitch called daisy stitch. Lovely! See the tute.
… Read More ...Tutorial: Embroidered felt mobile
Mollie of Wild Olive has come up with another adorable embroidery project that is simple enough for a child to try and challenging enough for a veteran stitcher to enjoy. See Mollie’s tute for this ice-cream-cone mobile.
… Read More ...Tutorial: Felt-appliqued sachet
Melissa Crowe (aka Checkout Girl) shows us how to create a sachet with a charming little corsage of bright felt appliques. See the tute.
… Read More ...Inspiration: Baumcat
I’m still laughing. Baumcat calls this work of needleart a doodle. No, seriously! Her blog notes, “Saturday’s doodles of an overgrown old barn…8 x 10; free-hand on the machine.” See more incredible doodles on the Baumcat blog.
… Read More ...Free charts from Happy Threads
Happy Threads makes me happy, indeed. The anonymous designer and blog owner is offering 18 charts of original contemporary designs for cross-stitch or needlepoint. And these charts are free for your personal use! The lovely pansy bookmark shown here is … Read More ...
Brilliant: Bead-berries
As if this tufted titmouse weren’t fabulous enough already, The Lone Beader has gone and added bead berries to his supporting branch. I would have used lots of the same kind of bead. Maybe you would have, too. Now we … Read More ...
Gorgeously simple beaded flowers
This gorgeously simple CQ seam treatment made me gasp. Look at the beaded flowers! Annie Whitsed combined a couple of pearl drops, a bugle bead, and a seed bead with elegant results. The project currently in my hoop will be … Read More ...