Crazy Mom Tats explains how to use one of her favorite craft tools (and mine!) to simplify the “Magic Thread Trick.” Get some floss threaders from the dental-supply section of your discount store and try it for yourself. See the … Read More ...
Free chart: Fall sampler
Embroiderbee created this wonderful fall sampler, and she’s sharing the chart free for your personal use. Every time I look at the squirrels, I have to dance in my chair! Get the chart.… Read More ...
Giveaway from Checkout Girl
Beloved Melissa Crowe of Checkout Girl fame has decided to give away her first wool-felt-applique project. And what a precious project it is! You know you want this adorable little girlie pillow. Go to Melissa’s blog to enter before 11:59 … Read More ...
Tutorial: Wristwatch pincushion
moseph of Instructables shows us how to use a bit of felt applique and a touch of embroidery to create this wristwatch pincushion. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free chart: Christmas elf
Heidi of All My Scattering Moments is sharing her original chart for this sweet Christmas-themed cross-stitchery. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
NEW: Among the Gum Trees
Nine Australian needlework designers have banded together to form Gum Tree Designers. Their new joint blog promises a free Christmas design each Monday in October and November; a free design each month; and lots of news about pattern launches, giveaways … Read More ...
Tutorial: Tied stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is tied stitch. See Stephen’s tute.… Read More ...
Last chances for Robin Atkins workshops
Robin Atkins, goddess of bead embroidery, is winding up her teaching career. There are a couple of chances left to learn directly from Robin: Sign up for one of the classes she’s offering in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, in October. … Read More ...
Help Mollie help others
Mollie of Wild Olive is repeating the good deed she started last year: funding caregiver kits for World Vision to equip volunteers who care for those affected by AIDS. From now through November 15, Mollie will donate all profits from … Read More ...
Giveaway: Embroidered Effects
Threads blog is giving away a copy of Jenny Hart‘s Embroidered Effects! Go to the post to enter before 11:59 p.m., September 21. Be sure to follow the entry rules.… Read More ...
Lowdown on linen
Get the lowdown on linen for hand embroidery from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Mary not only gives us a bit of history and a summary of which linens are best for which projects, but also she provides … Read More ...
Inspiration: Pompomrouge
Pompomrouge took my breath away with this appliqued and embroidered felt pincushion. So simple and yet so gorgeous.
Many thanks to kittykill of feeling stitchy for pointing out this lovely work.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidery from digital artwork
mehmehmeh shares a technique for getting a digital image from your computer onto fabric for embroidery. He says,
… Read More ...This is done via an acetone toner transfer, a cheap and fast transfer method using readily available materials and tools that you
Free seed-bead size chart
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is sharing the link to a handy, free seed-bead size chart. She says,
… Read More ...If you print it out and keep it handy you will be able to substitute beads in a pattern. It also supplies
Free chart: Cross-stitch key
The chart for this classic cross-stitch key is free for your personal use from bdcouture blog. Get the chart.… Read More ...