Cutest. Pincushions. EVER. From Astrig on Etsy (via Selvage Blog).
Ed. note: Astrig didn’t ask or pay me to post about her stuff. I actually think these are the cutest. Pincushions. EVER.… Read More ...
Rikishi!
I love Nichol Brinkman‘s brain! Check out the latest item from Pink Cheeks Studios: a mobile of sumo wrestlers! Brilliant! See more at Nichol’s blog post.
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New from Kelly Fletcher
New Kelly Fletcher patterns! Yea!!! Kelly says,
… Read More ...Dewy Mornings and Hazy Days are patterns for two plush white cushions featuring circular hand embroidery designs of fresh spring bulbs and bright summer blooms. The cotton cushions measure 50x50cm and white cotton
Stitches on your fingers
Susan of Red Gate Stitchery wowed us with her embroidered pendants. Now she has kicked it up another notch with embroidered rings! Go to her blog post to find out more.… Read More ...
Canned brooches
Kristen Doran claims that, when she showed up at a craft market last year with her embroidered laser-cut wood brooches, it seemed as if half of the other artists also were offering laser-cut wood brooches. So she decided not to … Read More ...
New from Flaming Nora
Look what’s new from Flaming Nora! Needlework kits!!! She says,
… Read More ...Both kits contain detailed instruction and patterns, enough fabrics to make one bird and pins, needles and threads. They are suitable for all levels of ability and any
For your stitchy toolbox
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread recommends a nifty tool for stitchers–especially those of us who frequently rip and redo. See her post.… Read More ...
Embroidery on cork = jewelry
Maya of The Little Treasures has come up with a brilliant and beautiful way to recycle corks. By embroidering on thin slices she creates, in effect, flat beads that make excellent focals for jewelry. Evidence: The Satellite Necklace 2 (shown … Read More ...
Easter has arrived at Roxy Creations
Possibly the cutest Easter bunny softies and totes ever. Designed and stitched by Rachel of Roxy Creations. See more–including the link to her Etsy shop–at her blog post.
Ed. note: Rachel did not ask or compensate me to post … Read More ...
New: Miniature needlework frames
This new kit from Janet Granger makes me wiggle with delight. A teeny tiny needlework frame to display itsy bitsy needlework in your dollhouse. Or to stand prettily on an end table and fascinate passersby. Go to Janet’s blog post … Read More ...
New: Embroidery patterns by Lucky Jackson
Lucky Jackson embroidery patterns are available now! Go to her blog post to get the details.
Ed. note: Lucky did not ask or compensate me to post about her patterns. I just think her stuff rocks.… Read More ...
New: Sundance Sparkles mesh tubing
If you love to stitch with mesh tubing, I’ve got great news for you. And if you’ve never stitched with mesh tubing: heads-up! Everybody’s talking about a product from Sundance Designs introduced at the January TNNA: Sparkles. It’s flexible mesh … Read More ...
Brooching the subject
So many pretty new brooches by Cathy Cullis in her signature, improvisational, machine-embroidery style. Go to her blog post to find out how to make them your own.
Ed. note: No, no, no. She didn’t ask me. She didn’t … Read More ...
Stitch a bolster for your dollhouse
Oh, my! Tiny little needlepoint bolsters with bitty teeny tassels. Perfection! The kits are available from Janet Granger‘s site. Her blog says,
… Read More ...The bolster kit is for twelfth scale doll’s houses (i.e adult collectors’ scale), and is to be
Win Clover Wonder Clips
If you do needlework that requires binding, such as art quilts, don’t miss Joan‘s review of Clover’s Wonder Clips on Lazy Girl blog. And while you’re there, enter the drawing to win some clips! The contest ends January 27. … Read More ...