Amy of Delightful Distractions shows us how to cover a mat with fabric–a perfect touch for framing some needlework projects. See her tute.
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Tutorial: Lavender sachet ornament
Fiona of Mother’s Cupboard has guest-posted a tutorial on Shabby Art Boutique for creating this monogrammed lavender sachet. It would make a beautiful, fragrant Christmas ornament or a sweet giftie for any time of year. See her tute.
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Tutorial: Stumpwork beetle
Elizabeth of Sew in Love shows us how to create a classic stumpwork beetle. Beautiful! See her tute.
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Bead the edge
Nima of Made to Treasure shows us a gorgeous beaded edging for ornaments and explains how it’s done. It’s easy! See her post.
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Stitch better puncetto
Jeanine in Canada shares some tips for improving your puncetto needle lace skills. Take advantage of her lessons learned. Go to her Italian Needlework blog post for details.… Read More ...
Bead a Jack
If you’ve wished that you could create bead embroidery like The Lone Beader, here’s your chance! She has created a tutorial for beading this adorable Jack Russell Terrier brooch or pendant, and you can buy a copy from her … Read More ...
Free patterns: Felt Christmas tree ornaments
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads is sharing patterns and instructions for five original felt-applique and embroidery ornaments. Check them out:
Christmas tree and poinsettia
Gingerbread house, mistletoe, and cardinal
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Free-standing bullion roses
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) has come up with a technique for stitching bullion roses on stabilizer. This makes an excellent travel project. Later the stabilizer can be snipped close so the roses stand alone. Then they can be attached … Read More ...
Tutorial: Denim pompoms
I want all of my Christmas presents to look like this! Zakka Life shows us a cool way to make pompoms from old denim. Pretty and environmentally aware! See her tute.
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Print text for stitching
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles tests an improvised method for printing text on fabric to serve as an embroidery pattern. Go to her blog post to get the details and check out the results.… Read More ...
Stitch some spiffy napkin rings
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make and stitch these napkin rings, perfect for the Thanksgiving table. Go to her blog post.
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Make a vintage wrap
Stitch silk flowers to an organdy base to create this authentic vintage-style wrap. Go to Bramcoast Publications’ blog to download the free pattern.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tiny ribbon rosettes
Creative Mind shows how to make sweet ribbon rosettes to jazz up a neckline. See her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stamped and stitched bags
Jane LaFazio of JaneVille has been sketching, stamping, coloring, and stitching on muslin drawstring bags with awesome results. And she’s showing us how she does it. See her tutorial.… Read More ...
Elegant upcycling
This gorgeous stumpwork ornament has a hidden recycled element. Get the details from the blog of its creator, Marjolein of Threads and Patches.
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