Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread has posted an extensive Shisha stitch tutorial on her wonderful blog. Shisha stitch, if you aren’t familiar with it, involves embroidery stitches and mirrors. (For purposes of photographing the tutorial Mary used a small … Read More ...
Twisted Ribbon Dragonfly Tutorial
Ina at Let’s Learn Embroidery blog has posted an excellent tutorial on how to make a ribbon embroidery dragonfly. If you think ribbon embroidery is complicated, think that no more. Ina breaks it down into easy steps using photos and … Read More ...
Embroidery Pattern Flower Power
This cute flower design is one of Kelly Fletcher’s free patterns available from her Craftsy shop. She is a prolific embroidery designer that has her patterns available from several sources. She has her Craftsy shop, an Etsy shop, and … Read More ...
Raised Chain Stitch
Today for Take a Stitch Tuesday (TAST) Sharon of Pin Tangle is featuring Raised Chain Stitch. It is a complex stitch that looks almost like knitting when you are done. Sharon gives a simple step-by-step photo and text tutorial for … Read More ...
Great Storage Options
Janet M. Perry over at Nuts About Needlepoint has posted a wonderful blog that collects a number of tutorials from around the web that allow you to make or customize storage options for all your needlecraft items. Whether it is … Read More ...
Modern Blooms Original Embroidery Pattern
I love browsing around Etsy – there are so many great original embroidery patterns to lurk through and drool over. This one, entitled Modern Blooms, also has an accompanying cross-stitch chart as well. In addition, instructions for sewing a tea … Read More ...
Fabric Flowers
Anyone who does needlework is likely to have some fabric scraps around, and if you don’t, you probably have some friends who do who will let you borrow a few. This Craftside tutorial was inspired by some paper flowers, but … Read More ...
Raised Padded Stem Stitch Band
Elizabeth of Sew in Love has been working on a Stumpwork Dragonfly and in part of the process, she includes a tutorial for raised padded stem stitch band. In this case, she is using it to create the dragonfly’s … Read More ...
Sparkling Diamond Embroidery Pattern
Don’t miss out on this recent Craftside exclusive project. It is by Lisa Solomon, author of Knot Thread Stitch: Exploring Creativity through Embroidery and Mixed Media. The project features Kreinik thread. It is a diamond pattern that uses Kreinik … Read More ...
How to photograph miniatures
How do they get great photos of miniatures — especially tiny needlework? Janet Granger tells all in the latest issue of Artisans in Miniature, a free ezine. She says,
… Read More ...I’ve got an article which spills the beans…on the secrets involved
Tutorial: Embroidered flowers with button centers
Nancy of Do Small Things with Love has a great idea for modern embroidery that highlights beautiful buttons. Her improvised flowers are easy to draw and stitch. And her watercolor background kicks the whole hoop up a notch. Learn the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered hexagon hoops
Mollie of Wild Olive is sharing a project that combines the hexie trend with what amounts to a stitch sampler. Imagine the possibilities — small and/or large hexies, infinite color and stitch options. In fact, the bathroom I’m redecorating probably … Read More ...
Free pattern and tutorial: Felt and fabric pouch
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs is sharing her pattern and tutorial for a handy felt-and-fabric sewing pouch. She also notes that by adjusting the dimensions of the pattern, you could make pouches to fit almost anything that needs holding, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Satin-stitch cross
Nancy of Do Small Things with Love was inspired by the stained glass windows of a church when she improvised this satin-stitch cross. Now she’s sharing the steps with us in a simple tutorial. She says,
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Free pattern and tutorial: Love without Reason
Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane created this design for Mother’s Day, but I think it works (with perhaps some changes to the colors) for every occasion from birthday, to wedding, to anniversary, to Valentine’s Day, to Christmas. If you’re new … Read More ...