Oh, my goodness. Look what Susan Elliott has done now! She has come up with a way to make these accurate (but tiny) Alstroemeria from ribbon, perfect for adding to a CQ project. And she lets us peek over her … Read More ...
Free chart: Fall trees needlepoint
The chart for this beautiful fall needlepoint project, Breezes through the Treezes, is free for your personal use from Cheryl Fall, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog. Get the chart. And don’t miss Cheryl’s tips for working with … Read More ...
Tutorial: Organza carnation
The ribbon-flower techniques of Hifa (elisi dunyamiz blog) are new to me but very accessible. I especially love the blooms she creates from organza ribbon. Take a look at this carnation, for example. Gorgeous! Want to make one? See … Read More ...
Eye candy from Meri
You already know about the gorgeous embroidery created by Meri of Agulhas da Meri blog. But if you haven’t visited her blog lately, you should pay her a visit. These hydrangeas are just a few of the tasty bits of … Read More ...
New Halloween patterns from Badbird
Be sure to check out Andrea Zuill‘s new set of Halloween embroidery patterns. They’re more likely to make you say “awwwww” than “eeeeeeeeek,” although there are a few semi-scary skellies in there. You can get all five pattern sheets … Read More ...
Tutorial: Detached chain stitch
A new feature at the Hand Embroidery Network is the stitch of the day, which will accumulate eventually into Stitch A-Z. First up: detached chain stitch (lazy daisy). See the tute.… Read More ...
Free chart: Chats
Heads up, cat-loving stitchers! The chart for this French feline is free for your personal use from Les grilles de Liselotte. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Lynnette’s spoons
Lynette Andreason — famous for embroidery on metal — has been playing with old spoons. Mmmmmmmm. See the post.… Read More ...
Free pattern and tutorial: Felt sachet
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin is sharing her pattern and tutorial for creating this pretty and fragrant felt-applique sachet. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free chart: Cheery snowman
The chart for this cheery winter scene is free for your personal use from kaligrilles. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Embroidered autographs
Janna of Mustard Seeds blog shares a great project idea for any heritage-minded stitcher. She says,
… Read More ...While gathering heirlooms for my grandfather’s 90th birthday celebration, we came across this little peachy blouse that was embroidered by grandmother when she was
Stitch candy: cymberfloss’s floss
Prepare to hyperventilate. The hand-dyed embroidery flosses in the Etsy shop of cymberfloss are going to take your breath away. Go see for yourself!
Many thanks to CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver for sharing this find.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Silk-ribbon sunflower
Blogger hifa of Turkey has started a series of silk-ribbon embroidery tutorials for beginners. The first lesson — Sunflower — introduces a technique for creating a beautiful ribbon flower that can then be attached to the needlework piece with small … Read More ...
Alex Walters is featured at 360SEE
The Promise of Pills series by needle artist Alex Walters (kniterdone) is being featured in the Quilted Portraits and Stitched Scenes exhibition at the 360SEE gallery in Chicago. The exhibition site says,
… Read More ...Montana via Kansas City based artist
Free chart: Cross-stitch Santa
The chart for this cute cross-stitch Santa is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get the chart.… Read More ...