Ruth of Not Your Grandmother’s Needlepoint has a product that may be right down your alley. She says,
… Read More ...We have great new kits in stock that are less than $30 and contain all the supplies to make a set of
Here come the owls
If there’s a bride and groom on your Christmas list, they probably need a pair of owl ornaments by Faith of ordinary mommy design. Go to her post for details.
Ed. note: Faith didn’t ask or compensate me … Read More ...
What you need to get started
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has come out with a new product just in time for stuffing Christmas stockings. Her Super Stitch Kit includes everything a beginner needs to start embroidering. Go to her blog to find out what’s … Read More ...
What’s new in needlepoint
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint gives a rundown of new needlepoint products in the offing. See her post.… Read More ...
Stuff a stitcher’s stocking
Jane of Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure has put together a handy list of stocking stuffers that any needlepointer will appreciate. In fact, most are perfect little treats for any stitcher. Check it out.… Read More ...
An e-book of patterns from Mary
Big news: Our beloved Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has released her first e-book. She says,
… Read More ...Church Patterns: Designs for Hand Embroidery, Appliqué, Paper Crafts, Painting & More is a collection of over 120 Christian designs, ranging from simple
Preprinted dissolvable designs
Check this from Robin Kingsley of Bird Brain Designs:
… Read More ...I showed you how great it is to embroider your designs using Sticky Fabri-Solvy. It makes getting ready to get started so easy without the time spent tracing your
A handy gadget
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has found a neato gadget for stitchers. Use a Handi-Bob to clip a bobbin of thread to its matching spool. Brilliant! You can order this doodad from Wendi’s site. Go to her blog post … Read More ...
Mutilated gingerbread
Bless their hearts! Of course these cookie people are screaming in horror. Look closely–they’ve lost limbs to nibblers! Go to the blog of their creator, Crooked Sister, to see more and get the link to the Etsy listing. But … Read More ...
A big little carpet
Janet Granger‘s e-newsletter announces:
… Read More ...I’ve just launched a new miniature needlepoint carpet kit, called ‘Saskia’ – it would make a great Christmas present. The design is an Oriental one, in shades of mid-blue with deep red and cream highlights,
Learn about Superior metallics
Sunni of Love Affair with My Brother reviews Superior’s line of metallic threads. Check out her post.… 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 ...
Make some monda lovable birdies
I’m a huge fan of Spoonflower, the web-based company that lets you print short runs of fabric of your own design. I seldom blog about it, though, because it’s more about sewing than needlework. But this rockin design by monda … Read More ...
Stitchable pendants!
Amy of LucyKate Crafts shares a fab find: stitchable wood pendants!! I’m dying to get my hands on some of these! Amy notes that they’re intended for cross-stitch, but any kind of stitching would be lovely. Maybe a beaded monogram. … Read More ...
Hankies go subversive
A new product line from schindermania is cracking me up: sweet hand-stitched hankies with irreverent monograms. (Yes, the monogram in the image is PMS.) Wear an inside joke in your pocket at your next business meeting. Go to the blog … Read More ...