Artgirlz Tracy and Allison Stillwell have some groovy ideas for funky fiber-art holiday trees. Enjoy the photos and tutes on their blog post.… Read More ...
Free chart: Plastic Canvas topped gift box
Connie G. Barwick, cross-stitch editor for About.com, has a gift-wrap idea that is a gift in itself. She decorated the top of a paper mache box with a hardanger design stitched on plastic canvas and attached with decorative thumb … Read More ...
Tutorial: Rolled roses
Queenly Things shares a pattern and tutorial for making sweet rolled roses from “old blankies, moth-eaten sweaters and whatever other scrumptiousness [she] could find.” Fabulous idea for using up scraps and offcuts. See the tute.
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Tutorial: Parisian Stripe stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is Parisian Stripe. See the tute.… Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Let It Snow!
Here’s a tasty holiday treat from Checkout Girl Melissa Crowe. She’s sharing the pattern for her Let It Snow! applique-and-embroidery design. Plus she’s providing a tutorial to help us get through the techniques. (Just look at that adorable wreath!) … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered cell-phone corset
The Urban Threads newsletter tips us off:
… Read More ...A couple months ago Karline got a new cell phone, and of course, she wanted to make a spiffy case for it. Here’s what she came up with — the oh-so-schmexy cell phone
Tutorials: Four SRE stitches
Hifa of Craft Patterns and Tutorials has posted tutorials for some of her favorite silk-ribbon embroidery techniques: feather stitch, gathered ribbon rose, loop stitch, and fly stitch. See the tutes. And watch her blog — she says more tutes … Read More ...
Tutorial: Braid stitch
KerryKatieCakes has put together a tutorial on braid stitch — an effective seam or border treatment for CQ or even a garment. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Making loops in soutache braid
I’ve always been fascinated by the curly loops of soutache braid on military uniforms and fancy garments. I even tried a bit of braid trim on sailor collars for my girls. That experiment ended badly; I couldn’t get my loops … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cutting felt
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shows us how to cut pattern pieces from felt. She says,
… Read More ...That may sound a little silly, but the difference between a quality felt piece is as much about neat cutting as it is neat
New stitch tutes at Rittenhouse
The latest stitch tutorials at Rittenhouse Needlepoint are Diagonal Cashmere and Cross Plus Two. This is yummy stuff. Go see!… Read More ...
Tutorial: SRE carnations
Carol Daisy of Silk Ribbon Embroidery blog shows us how to stitch these exquisite tiny carnations. Isn’t her ribbon choice absolutely perfect! See the tute.… Read More ...
How to wash silk ribbon embroidery
Vani of Vani’s blog explains how to wash silk ribbons in preparation for using them and how to wash and refresh a finished SRE project. See her post.
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Tutorials: Silk-ribbon blossoms
Carol Daisy of Silk Ribbon Embroidery blog is posting a series of tutorials that even experienced SRE enthusiasts will enjoy. Recent examples: jonquils, delphiniums, tulips, snowdrops, loop flowers. See the blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Arlee’s Frankenstitch
Arlee Barr of Albedo Design Journal uses text and video to teach us her Frankenstitch embroidery technique. Improvisational and textural, this stitching style will force you to loosen up and get modern. See the first tute post.… Read More ...