This Daisychain ABCs Crewelwork Sampler makes me so happy — modern, colorful, full of variety and fun. The design is by Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy), and she’s taking preorders for kits now. Later the design will be … Read More ...
Take a cyber-class; make this pillow
With just the addition of a small bow to tie on the rings, this gorgeous needlework-sampler pillow could easily become the perfect ring-bearer pillow. Or, if there’s not a wedding on the horizon, wouldn’t it make a lovely addition to … Read More ...
Join Orna for Thread Gatherings
Orna Willis of Ornaments has a new concept for crafty groups: Thread Gatherings. Her blog says,
… Read More ...Thread Gatherings are classes in a box. Each box is designed for eight people, with one designated leader. You can run these formally,
A dozen charts from Helga Mandl
Helga Mandl has put together a booklet of the 12 redwork cross-stitch heart samplers shown here. And you get two bonus charts with purchase! Get the PDF download for just US$12.50 from her Etsy shop.
Ed. note: I get … Read More ...
New needlepoint app
Ruth Schmuff of Not your Grandmother’s Needlepoint clues us in to a new smart-phone app based on Sandra Arthur’s Shapes of Needlepoint. She says, “What a great system, you can search by shape, name or thread count. No more wondering … Read More ...
New dollhouse-size sampler
Here’s news about a new miniature sampler design from Janet Granger‘s blog. She says,
… Read More ...This design is featured in the latest edition of Dolls House World magazine (the May issue, number 224, which is on sale during April 2011).
Learn about DMC Threads
Get a rundown of DMC embroidery threads at the DMC Thread’s Blog. The post notes, “Threads are the single most important part of any needlework project, and there are so many choices…not just color choices, but threads … Read More ...
Cotton vs. rayon
Deepa of This and That blog takes a look at the differences in effect between perle cotton thread and the rayon threads used in Brazilian embroidery. Can you tell which is which in the photo? Check out her blog post… Read More ...
Product test: Sulky Iron-on Transfer Pens
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread tests Sulky Iron-on Transfer Pens
and shares her findings. See the post.… Read More ...
New mini samplers from Janet Granger
Here’s some juicy news from Janet Granger:
… Read More ...I have just launched a couple of new samplers on my website, which you might like to look at. The saying on the first sampler is ‘A Token Of Love’. It is
Win an Ultimate Embroidery Kit from Sublime Stitching
The CG Needlework blog has an awesome giveaway to honor Craft Month: Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching has donated an Ultimate Embroidery Kit! Jenny’s site describes it best:
… Read More ...The Original Embroidery Kit! Everything you need to learn how to
Sweet bonnet pattern from Posie
This new pattern by Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy) has the perfect little touch of hand embroidery. Go to her blog post for ordering information.… Read More ...
Totes with needlepoint pockets–from kits!
Lacy Pischke of Pischke Pockets tipped us off to her awesome kits. She says,
… Read More ...Pischke Pockets is a fresh and fun approach to needlepoint. The kit includes a colorful woven cotton tote, needlepoint canvas, threads for stitching and attaching. Instructions
Custom needlepoint kits from NeedlePaint
Seth Berman kindly gave us the heads-up about the NeedlePaint site. The home page says,
… Read More ...Create your own needle paint canvas in a few easy steps! Just upload your image…and you’ll get an immediate preview of your custom canvas. Make
New kits: Valentine pins
I heart these new kits from Karen of maggie makes. Buy the kit and make a softie pin for your valentine. The kit includes everything you need, right down to the hoop and needles. Or give a kit to a … Read More ...