This is the cutest boy doll ever. Look at his hair! His ears! If I had a little boy, I’d get this doll for him in a second. (But when it came in the mail, I’d probably end up scarfing … Read More ...
Free pattern and tutorial: Sunbonnet Sue for needlepoint
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this darling Sunbonnet Sue mini-sock design plus detailed instructions for how to stitch the piece. What a lovely gift! See the tute.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has … Read More ...
Free pattern: Kokeshi
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching is sharing this sweet kokeshi doll pattern for hand embroidery. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Little cottage
This week’s free embroidery pattern from doe-c-doe is a charming cottage. Doe notes that it “would be a great design to embroider for a house warming gift.” I agree! Perfect! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Candlewicking for Mom’s Day
Connie G. Barwick, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, is sharing a sweet pattern that you can stitch up in time for Mother’s Day. This pattern incorporates candlewicking, a style of knot-embroidery that is explained in detail on Connie’s … Read More ...
Online course: Intro to SRE
You still have time to sign up for SharonB‘s next online course series, Introduction to Silk Ribbon Embroidery. Sharon says,
… Read More ...This course is designed for absolute beginners to silk ribbon embroidery. In the 6 weeks we will be covering
Free pattern: Tree applique
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her pattern for this simple, elegant tree applique block. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric postcards
Sister Diane of CraftyPod shows us how to make those wildly popular fabric postcards. See her tute on CraftStylish and try your hand.… Read More ...
New patterns from Jenny B: Wedding
Have you seen the latest from Jenny B. Harris of Allsorts? The Wedding set of hand-embroidery designs incorporates “Pretty Maids” style dolls and wedding-day bits that you can combine any way you like. Jenny says,
… Read More ...This one has so
New stitches from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is about to begin documenting another section of her For Love of Stitching band sampler. As much as I enjoyed the series of beautifully executed and applied basic stitches from the last section, I’m looking … Read More ...
Brilliant: Epitaph Installation
Fiber artist Susan Lenz is experimenting with a new project: free-motion embroidery of authentic epitaphs on the sheerest chiffon. She says,
… Read More ...For this installation, I want the memories to almost float in space, as if written on semi-invisible tombstones. I
More fabulous inchies
Nikki Wheeler has put together a slew of hand-embroidered inchies for the swap at ArtFiber Fest. Go to her blog to see them up close and in detail. They’re so pretty, I want to eat them!… Read More ...
Inspiration: Susan Elliott
This exquisite, dimensional bead embroidery is the work of needle artist Susan Elliott. Watch her blog, Plays with Needles, to enjoy its development.… Read More ...
Free CQ-block design
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART blog is sharing a new crazy-quilt block design. She says,
… Read More ...Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric or freezer paper backed fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your
Freebie from Di
A new offer from Di van Niekerk’s Crafts Unlimited:
FREE with every order that you place for more than R350.00 (about US$ 40) you will receive this gorgeous yellow topiary rose printed onto pure cotton.