Look what Rachel Hobson found and posted over on Craftzine.com: embroidery framed in an old vinyl record by moesewco. Brilliant! Get more details from Rachel’s post.… Read More ...
Great idea: Stitch combo for borders
This fabulous border treatment by SharonB is from her For the Love of Stitching Sampler. She says,
… Read More ...This band of stitching is another experiment worked in two parts. This row is worked liked chevron stitch, along top section of the
Display idea for CQ blocks
Gerry Krueger of olderrose blog has a great idea for displaying single crazy-quilt blocks. Get the details from her blog post.… Read More ...
Herringbone stitch variation
I’m loving this stitch from SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching Sampler. The colors and style make it seem like autumn leaves to me. Rich! Sharon says,
… Read More ...This band of stitching is created by working the cross of herringbone
Two needlepoint stitches to try
Check out the two luscious background stitches that are billed as stitches of the week over on Rittenhouse Needlepoint: cushion stitch and combination cross stitch. See the post.… Read More ...
Tip: Alternating needlepoint stitches
Janet Perry (Nuts About Needlepoint) has come up with a simple but brilliant trick for staying on track while stitching an alternating stitch. She says,
… Read More ...This technique will work with ANY stitch that alternates and goes over only
Tips: Embroidery on perforated paper
I have a little stash of perforated paper that I bought on a whim, but I’ve never come up with a use for it. Thanks to Mary Corbet (Needle ‘n’ Thread), the stash is likely to become a … Read More ...
Great idea: Tatted luminaries
TATBit Tats notes that Febreze’s flameless luminaries are the perfect base for needlework such as tatting. Just add some tatted bits to the translucent shade. Or, if you’re sensitive to fragrances, replace the scented paper with some pretty scent-free handmade … Read More ...
Must-have tatting tool
Tatting expert Jane Eborall is sharing one of her tricks of the trade: One of the best tools for tatters is a safety pin without the built-in coil. Those little coils give the pin a longer, springier life, but they … Read More ...
Great stitch variation: Herringbone + needle weaving
Here’s another brilliant stitch invention from SharonB of Pin Tangle blog. She wouldn’t call it an invention; but I’ve never seen this before, have you? She worked a line of herringbone stitch; then she filled the gap at the base … Read More ...
A new stitch from SharonB
I check every installment of SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching band-sampler series. Even when the stitch is familiar, SharonB’s take on it — color, style, or variation — always offers something fresh. This stitch, however, was beyond fresh. … Read More ...
At least 17 calendar-embellishment ideas
Corinne of so september blog is churning out tons of ideas for embellishing blank fabric calendars, such as the one shown here (available from her SeptemberHouse Etsy shop). For example,
… Read More ...5. Sew on clear vinyl squares or rectangles edged
New tutes at HEN
Check out the latest stitch tutorials at Hand Embroidery Network. Love-love-love their colorful samples! Go to the network’s blog.… Read More ...
The best embroidered tree ever
When I found this image on the blog of JO in NZ, I screamed a little. Yes. It is a Christmas tree made up of bullion knots!! The ornaments on the tree are Swarovski crystals. Brilliant! Literally. And so … Read More ...
Tutorial: Goldwork/couching
Be sure to stop by Ruth O’Leary‘s blog to check out her progress on the St. Cuthbert’s Banner project. In her most recent post, she lets us look over her shoulder as she outlines the cross motif with goldwork, … Read More ...