SharonB knows everything! Well, it seems that way to me. In yesterday’s post, her Pin Tangle blog pointed us to the site of the Dimensional Embroidery International Guild, Inc., and a wealth of free Brazilian-embroidery patterns. Get the links and … Read More ...
Diane embroiders on metal
Oh, my goodness! Look what Sister Diane has done now! She’s embroidering on perforated metal discs. I have a drawerful of these jewelry findings, which I purchased for a song from eBay, imagining that somehow I was going to bead … Read More ...
Inspiration: Birthine
Birthine‘s embroidered button/brooches are such eye candy that I may have gained a few pounds just from ogling her flickr stream. Her huge stitching vocabulary (including petit point) and delicious color sense invite close inspection of each piece.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Stitch by Stitch grab bag
Nikki of Nikki, In Stitches blog is giving away a grab bag from her favorite needlepoint store in Cape May, New Jersey, Stitch by Stitch. Nikki says,
… Read More ...I have no idea what’s inside there. I can only vouch for the
Needlework as therapy
Thanks to a reader’s tip, I’ve discovered the blog Self-Guided Art Therapy. It is beautiful, tragic, amazing, empowering. In the words of host Kniterdone,
… Read More ...I believe in the the power of self-imposed art therapy. Take your problem, stab it with
Free chart: Bitty bee
I want to stitch this adorable tiny bee right this minute! Get the free chart from sarajessica’s blog, Cross Me Not.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Applique eyeglasses case
Wee Folk Art is sharing the pattern for this funky and functional eyeglasses case. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Boredom is grayish
Rachel Hunnicutt‘s l’ennui makes me chuckle. A most effective use of boredom! See her blog, Cornflower Blue Studio.… Read More ...
Patty’s back and she stitched a squirrel
Patty of Pip Stitch is back on line at last after her foot surgery. Yea!!! Today, she lets us peek over her shoulder at her work on Nicole’s Bunny Stitch A Long. I’m loving the texture on the squirrel’s … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch pattern: Birdhouse and flower
Connie G. Barwick, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, is sharing her original pattern for this sweet birdhouse, complete with a bluebird. Connie says,
… Read More ...The free Birdhouse and Flower Cross Stitch pattern reflects my love of birdwatching. Stitch it
Inspiration: Judith Lovatt
Don’t miss the review and lovely photos of the work of UK needle artist Judith Lovatt over on the MrXStitch blog. See the post.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Vintage puppies
doe-c-doe is sharing two vintage embroidery patterns with us this week — “strangely cute” puppies. Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Oglala stitch for bead embroidery
JO in NZ has put together a tutorial for Oglala stitch — a bead-embroidery technique that creates “ruffles.” Lovely. The many excellent photos make this lesson easy to follow. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Carrots
TipNut‘s Garden Harvest series of free vintage embroidery patterns continues with this dear carrot tableau. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Needlepoint rug-making advice
Wouldn’t a hand-made needlepoint rug look beautiful on your wall or floor! Before you attempt to make one, be sure to read Janet Perry‘s rug-making tips on Nuts About Needlepoint. You’ll appreciate her great advice. See Janet’s post… Read More ...