Art, patterns and techniques
Carina of feeling stitchy fame has just released her first embroidery pattern, and it’s precious. She says,
… Read More ...It’s a special little world, drifting along in a cloud. Fairies live there, I think. In little smurf-like houses; colourful toadstools. Maybe they
Look what’s tucked away in a corner of knitting-and.com: a huge list of links to free embroidery patterns! I would never have thought to look there! I’m so glad Patty of Pip Stitch was on top of this … Read More ...
Di van Niekerk offers this Easter gift to readers — a sweet image that is perfect for embroidered embellishment. Get the free image. Or if you prefer, the image and fibers are available in kit form from Di’s Crafts … Read More ...
Karline of Urban Threads shares this tidbit:
… Read More ...“Scribbles” embroidery has become a popular style at Urban Threads. Our newest tutorial shows you how to replicate the look with ANY design — with a regular sewing machine! Combine freemotion embroidery techniques
There’s a huge list of free Harry-Potter-related needlework patterns at The Leaky Cauldron. See the list; get the patterns.
Many thanks to Connie of About.com’s cross-stitch blog for pointing out this link.… Read More ...
Don’t miss these adorable matryoshka dolls! The hand-embroidery pattern is free from Blue Bird Studio. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Kira Franz-Knight of Tangarang blog is sharing her original pirate-inspired hand-embroidery patterns. She says, “Try these stitched onto toddler tee-shirts or use as iron-on transfers for canvas loot bags for a Pirate Party!” Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Here’s another adorable chick from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Designed by Sharon Welch, this little hatchling would be perfect for plastic canvas. Get the chart.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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Pamela Quevedo (aka TotusMel) has posted another tatting tutorial on Instructables. This time, she has kicked it up a notch from beginner level. She says,
… Read More ...This necklace will help you learn split rings, josephine knots and clovers to
Over on feeling stitchy blog, Carina has done a rockin interview of embroidery artist Penny Nickels. You’ll love it. Go see.… Read More ...
If you’ve fiddled with flat beadwork, such as these star ornaments by Jane of World Embroideries, then you know there’s a problem when you try to hang them up. They sag. Gravity grabs ahold of the beads, and your … Read More ...
Janet Perry offers guidelines for producing a random-seeming, scrap-bag project. Follow her rules, and you could make something as beautiful as Janet’s daffodil-inspired bargello. See the post.… Read More ...
Q: What’s the best thread length to use when stitching bargello? A: It depends. Bargello Needlepoint blog explains what you must consider and suggests some rules of thumb. See the post.… Read More ...
Sarah Whittle calls this delightful piece “a hand embroidery of a moth — it is chomping its way through the fabric to create buttonhole cut-work holes.” Brilliant! See the post.… Read More ...
Nicole of Astulabee blog is sharing a tutorial for teeny-tiny embroidered banners. My drab cubicle totally needs some of these! So cute. See the tute.… Read More ...