I’m crazy about this stitch combo from SharonB‘s sampler. She says,
… Read More ...This band of stitching on Section 32 of the For Love of Stitching Band Sampler is based on a foundation of 3 rows of herringbone. The top and
Tutorial: Woven cross-stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is woven cross-stitch. See the tute on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog.… Read More ...
How to add strung pearls to embroidery
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework explains how to attach strings of pearls to embellish embroidery. See the post.… Read More ...
The best bridal shoes ever
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny has posted the perfect wedding shoes over on feeling stitchy. Nobody can see the bride’s shoes, anyway, so why not dance the night away in comfort — in sneakers customized for the special … Read More ...
Tutorial: Use a spreadsheet to track your threads
Schala-Kitty has posted an awesome tutorial on Crafted with Zeal for using a spreadsheet to track your inventory of embroidery threads. She says,
… Read More ...I like to call them Threadsheets and I find them to be a great way to know
Tutorial: Make an embroidery pattern from a photo
Anette Berlin has posted a tutorial on Craft Stew for turning photographs into embroidery patterns. What makes her tute different than the others available on the web? Her technique uses Fotoflexer. She says,
… Read More ...Fotoflexer is a free, online program. It’s
Tat a tiara
Yes! It’s possible to tat a tiara! Linda S. Davies of Tattyhead explains how she got this lovely needlework to stand up and be noticed. See her post.… Read More ...
An app for stitchers
Margaret Travis of Stitch with Me has found an Android app for stitchers. She says,
… Read More ...SuZy’s Portable Stitches. I found it in the Android Marketplace of my phone when I was searching for Apps. I searched for needlework and this
Get the last Stitch Files freebie
The last set of free stitch files is available now from SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog. Sharon says,
… Read More ...The files are part stitch dictionary, part inspiration, part storage format, part stimulus to explore new stitches, part lesson and part organisation
How the moon got its craters
Rachel Hobson (Average Jane Crafter) continues the series about her moon embroidery with details about the stitches used to create its amazing topography. Read the post.… Read More ...
Mix up your stitches!
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik gives a lighthearted but on-target demo of the power of stitch combos to enliven a simple project. See her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: “S-ing” with metal thread
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread does a phenomenal job of documenting the use of metal purl. Her photos are so clear and well stepped, words are almost unnecessary. If you’ve lacked the nerve to try working with metal threads, Kathy’s … Read More ...
One pattern, many options
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) has pulled together into one page a whole series of projects using the same design or theme. It’s amazing to see, for example, the same seahorse pattern rendered seven different ways. I’m definitely … Read More ...
A natural-dye surprise
Lisa of Lil Fish Studios hand-dyed the materials from which she made this gorgeous little accessory for her daughter’s room. Lisa has been experimenting with natural materials — lichens, onion skins, greens — to color felt, roving, thread, and lace. … Read More ...
How to use a laying tool
Confession: I’ve read enough expert embroidery blogs to know I probably need a laying tool. But I haven’t bought one because I wouldn’t have a clue how to use it. Mary Corbet to the rescue! Mary’s new video tute demonstrating … Read More ...