Chris of Pickup Some Creativity created these sweet ornaments–she calls them charms–for Valentine’s Day. I think they would work any time of year as a little treat for someone, a gift tie-on, or even a Christmas tree ornament. Chris … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pinhead stitch
Check out Jen‘s post on Funk and Weber Designs to learn pinhead stitch. She says,
… Read More ...I’m guessing the reason for the name is because it’s a teeny-tiny stitch, i.e., the size of a pinhead. It hides under the first
Tutorial: Detached-chain shisha embroidery
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery tried an interesting, successful experiment with this week’s TAST challenge stitch, detached chain stitch. Ina uses it to anchor a mirror in shisha style. Awesome! She’s sharing a tutorial for how she did it. See … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric valentine
This Key to My Heart fabric valentine has a sweet secret. Lena of Lena’s Place shares the pattern and instructions in a guest post on Sew, Mama, Sew! Go to the tute.… Read More ...
Stitch some valentine coasters
So clever! Lisa of Goodknits shows us how to turn an inexpensive cork tile into four coasters and adds simple stitching that creates a negative-space design. She points out that, while the heart version is appropriate for a valentine gift, … Read More ...
Organize your thread
Intergalactic! shares a tutorial for an easy-to-make spool organizer. I need a lot of these! See the tute.
And many thanks to Carla of Craftzine.com for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Stitch tutorials
Stitch tutorials
Stitch tutorials
Tutorial: Embroidered sachets
Sylvia of WindyRiver shows us how to make appliqued and embroidered sachet pouches. Fill them with dried lavender or an herb that you love. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Valentine mini-hoop
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shares the pattern and tutorial for this sweet heart embroidery sized for a 3-inch mini-hoop. If you’re not in the mood for Valentine’s Day, imagine how cute it would be stitched in other colors for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Add feather stitch to a scarf
Diana Rupp shares a tutorial on The Storque for upgrading a store-bought scarf with a touch of apt embroidery. See the post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Cherry pie pin cushion
Christy of Sweet Tidings teaches us how to make this cherry pie pin cushion, complete with cherry and leaf pins. Wouldn’t this make a charming gift for a stitcher you know? For the perfect finishing touch, build it in a … Read More ...
A pillow to love
This appliqued and embroidered pillow by Tasha of A Little Sweetness makes me so happy! She says, “Who doesn’t like a reason to use as many cute fabrics as possible in one project?” Indeed! She explains how she did it–with … Read More ...
Free pattern and tutorial: Sweetheart Pie
You knew Mollie of Wild Olive would do something unusual for Valentine’s Day! She’s sharing the pattern and instructions for a Sweetheart Pie softie–a sweet but zero-calorie way to show your affection. Go to her blog post for the pattern … Read More ...