Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework takes us step by step through her technique for creating tassels. See the tute.… Read More ...
Make a bow without tails
Sarah McFarland is posting a series of tutorials on Threads blog, following up on a millinery article by artist John Koch that was published in Threads magazine issue no. 153. The first lesson explains how to make bows without tails. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Checkered chain stitch
Kim of bigB demos checkered chain stitch. See the tute.… Read More ...
S-twist vs. Z-twist thread
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread explains the difference between S-twist and Z-twist embroidery thread. She says,
… Read More ...In most commonly used embroidery stitches, you’re not going to see that much of a difference between the way the stitch looks, whether
Freebie, tute, and sale at UT
Things are really hoppin over on Urban Threads. Check out these juicy tidbits from their e-newsletter:
… Read More ...Our highly scientific observations have determined that this is the Year of the Ebook. If you’re one of the many who got a
Video tute: Raised cup stitch
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares a new video tutorial for raised cup stitch. See the tute.… Read More ...
Cross-stitch a counted-thread motif
Connie G. Barwick, cross-stitch editor for About.com, has some great advice:
… Read More ...Cross Stitchers often use specialty stitches borrowed from other embroidery styles to embellish Cross Stitch designs. One of my favorite counted thread embroidery stitches is the Outlined
Basic tatting tutes
Marilee of Yarnplayer is sharing a series of basic tutorials for tatting novices. The latest lesson: the first half of the double stitch. See the tute. And be sure to bookmark her blog so you can enjoy the whole … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bluebird house penny rug
Creative Breathing of Bluebird Papercrafts is sharing the pattern and instructions for this felt penny rug — one of the cutest I’ve seen! Doesn’t your winter table need one of these? See the tute.… Read More ...
Free sewing-card designs, a tute, and a giveaway
Cathe of Just Something I Made has designed a set of sewing cards to keep your wee ones busy on rainy or snowy days. Two versions of the designs are available as free downloads. Cathe’s thorough tutorial shows how to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered nursery art
Becky of Owly Baby shares a tutorial for a thrifty yet elegant bit of handmade nursery decor. Gorgeous. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tip: Keep beads from flopping over
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has a great tip for making stitched-on beads stand up right. See her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tree softies
Teresa of My Patchwork has posted a tutorial for Christmas tree softies that will outlast the holidays. You could stitch some up for next year’s Christmas tableau. Or imagine them in a heart print to decorate your mantle for Valentine’s … Read More ...
Tutorial: Recycle a worn-out quilt
Rebecca E. Parsons of Cre8tive Compass Magazine has posted a tutorial for salvaging a tattered quilt by recycling the usable parts into primitive ornaments. Doesn’t your table need a bowlful of these sweet hearts? See the tute.… Read More ...
Free patterns and tutes: Felt Christmas ornaments
kath_red of whip up has posted a roundup of felt Christmas ornaments. You’re bound to find something in this collection to tickle your holiday-crafting fancy. Go to the post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More ...