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 ...
Inspiration: Stitchy Stitcherson
Kristi of Stitchy Stitcherson blog stitched this colorful sugar skull using a pattern from Jenny Hart’s new book, Embroidered Effects. Her special touch? She says,
… Read More ...With the exception of the french knots around the eyes, the white parts are done
Needlework tutorial catch-up
Easy tatted spider
TotusMel is sharing her magic formula for creating a quick and easy tatted-spider necklace. See her post.… Read More ...
How to make wood-grain fabric
I love doe-c-doe‘s new needleart rendition of a wood-paneled station wagon, and I double-love how she made it work. She says,
… Read More ...I created the wood paneling by scanning a piece of wood-grain contact paper then manipulated it in photoshop
Tip: Free and handy rulers
Jennifer Heynen posted a rockin tip over on the Art Bead Scene blog. Print out free paper rulers and tape them down to your desk and workbench. (Transparent packing tape would seal them down well.) Like Jennifer, every time I … Read More ...
Tatting tip: Use floss threaders
Crazy Mom Tats explains how to use one of her favorite craft tools (and mine!) to simplify the “Magic Thread Trick.” Get some floss threaders from the dental-supply section of your discount store and try it for yourself. See the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Tied stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is tied stitch. See Stephen’s tute.… Read More ...
Lowdown on linen
Get the lowdown on linen for hand embroidery from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Mary not only gives us a bit of history and a summary of which linens are best for which projects, but also she provides … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidery from digital artwork
mehmehmeh shares a technique for getting a digital image from your computer onto fabric for embroidery. He says,
… Read More ...This is done via an acetone toner transfer, a cheap and fast transfer method using readily available materials and tools that you
Free seed-bead size chart
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is sharing the link to a handy, free seed-bead size chart. She says,
… Read More ...If you print it out and keep it handy you will be able to substitute beads in a pattern. It also supplies