Cleo Dee has a new line of pendants featuring her embroidery in miniature. See more photos of her lovely work at her blog post.… Read More ...
Stitch a Fossil
Bari Ackerman of We Love French Knots shares the news that Fossil’s new perforated Mason bags make the perfect canvas for a bit of stitchy embellishment. See her blog.… Read More ...
Stitch a wedding memory
Check out an awesome new product from Needlepaint. They’re offering 25 designs (so far) for custom needlepoint ring-bearer pillows! What a wonderful keepsake. If there’s a wedding coming up for you or someone you love, now’s the time to … Read More ...
A new zine from Nicole and Carina
This news is so awesome I can’t stop wiggling: Guess who’s collaborating to publish a new stitching e-zine? Two of our favorite designers, Nicole Vos van Avezathe of Follow the White Bunny and Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Polka and Bloom!!! … Read More ...
New! Embroider Claudine’s designs!
This is big! One of my favorite designers and paper artists, Claudine Hellmuth, has a new line of embroidery kits through Dimensions/EK Success! She says,
… Read More ...When I get my samples I’ll do a blog give away! I have created
What do you think of nylon mesh tubes?
Carmi of Carmi’s Art/Life World introduces us to nylon mesh tubes
, a product that evidently is associated with jewelry making. See her post.
I found a description of Beadalon’s version of the product on their site. It says,… Read More ...
Product review: Thread Candy stitch journals
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint reviews a purse-sized stitch journal from Thread Candy Studio. While she points out that the journals are too small to be comprehensive, it sounds as if they’re inexpensive and handy enough to justify purchasing … Read More ...
New from Kreinik
Kreinik Thread is introducing a number of new products for 2012. Check out their blog post about what’s to come.
Ed. note: Kreinik did not ask or compensate me to post about their products.… Read More ...
New Jacobean Leaves from Kelly Fletcher
Ooooooooo! Check out Kelly Fletcher‘s new pattern! She says,
… Read More ...A soft white cotton cushion measuring 40x40cm and featuring 10 crewelwork leaves. The PDF pattern includes requirements, the full-size design and embroidery instructions, as well as instructions on how to
Pull the loose thread
I know knitting is outside my beat; but this is so freakin brilliant, I can’t pass up the chance to post about it. This wall calendar, designed by Patrick Frey and marketed by the Victoria and Albert Museum, is made … Read More ...
Custom-stitched specs
This almost makes me happy that I wear spectacles. Fashioningtech.com says,
… Read More ...Fusing traditional crafts with rapid prototyping technologies, Chloë McCormick and Nicholas O’Donnell-Hoare have designed a customizable pair of 3D printed tapestry glasses. The frames are printed with tiny holes
Gift idea: Send a stitcher a pattern subscription
Check out this awesome suggestion from Carina of Carina’s Craftblog:
… Read More ...If you’re a bit late with the Christmas gift buying, especially for the stitchy people in your life (or yourself!) – look no further, because I’ve got a pretty
The new Stitch and Thimble is out!
Kelly Fletcher shares this news:
… Read More ...Just to let you know that the latest issue of my e-mag, The Stitch and Thimble, is now available for sale on my website. I think it’s one of my best yet. Issue 06
Illuminated stitching
Terry of And Sew It Goes recommends this little finger light as a stocking stuffer for stitchers. It becomes a little headlight for the finger that guides the needle. I’m not totally confident about how well this would work. But … Read More ...
A year’s worth of stitching
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog gives the heads-up about a new product in her Polka & Bloom line: fabric calendars suitable for embroidery. Stitch one for a friend. Or give one to a friend who would enjoy stitching it. Go to … Read More ...