Karen Ruane of contemporary embroidery is making new brooches. Be still my heart! See close-up photos and find out more from Karen’s blog post.… Read More ...
Learn to stitch on line with HEN
Online classes are now live on the Hand Embroidery Network! The HEN blog says,
… Read More ...All courses are provided with online tutor feedback which you can choose to take part in or work on your own, at your own pace, in
The Tarnished Tatter invents spiral earrings
These rockin spiral earrings are the brainchild and handwork of Heather, The Tarnished Tatter. She says, “I used the method of encapsulating a ring to do it on wire then curled the wire on a dowel rod.” Brilliant! … Read More ...
New and vintage Banjara patches available in the USA
Run over to Rayela’s Fiber Focus and check out Rachel Biel Taibi‘s latest imported treasures, Banjara patches. Rachel says,
… Read More ...These patches are wonderful as you can incorporate them into larger textiles, attach them to bags, jean jackets, hats, and
Mollie enters the machine age
Prepare to happy-dance in your computer chair. Some of the adorable designs of Mollie Johanson (Wild Olive) are now available in machine-embroidery formats. Mollie teamed up with Debbie of Too Cute Embroidery for this venture. Read more about … Read More ...
Get 15 years of Threads magazine
Threads magazine is publishing 15 years’ back issues on a single CD! And the new media will be available just in time for winter gift-giving. Threads contributor April M. Mohr says,
… Read More ...I’m mind boggled by the fact that 146
New patterns: Tiny needlepoint stockings
Heads up! Janet Granger has added two new miniature needlepoint designs to her site. She says,
… Read More ...One is called ‘Toys for boys’ and features traditional toys such as a fort and a teddy, and the other design is called ‘Toys
Stitchery incognito
These hand-stitched felt disguises by Laura Howard of Lupin Handmade are so sweet, they make even a fuddy-duddy like me consider dressing up for Halloween. See more of her charming work on her web site or at fawn&forest.
Many … Read More ...
New handmade tatting tool from LadyShuttleMaker
Whoa! Here’s an excellent new product from the hands of tatting/ceramic diva LadyShuttleMaker: flat, retractable hook pens. She says,
… Read More ...A few years ago I purchased a hook pen for use in my tatting projects and I loved it for
New from Heather Bailey: Designer felt
If you love penny rugs and other felt applique, this news is going to make you swoon: Heather Bailey has a new line of brightly colored wool felt. Her blog says,
… Read More ...I’ll be stocking a custom palette of over 3
Stitch candy: cymberfloss’s floss
Prepare to hyperventilate. The hand-dyed embroidery flosses in the Etsy shop of cymberfloss are going to take your breath away. Go see for yourself!
Many thanks to CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver for sharing this find.… Read More ...
Whopping sale: Machine-embroidery thread
Sewforless.com has several promotional options for Isafil German Embroidery Thread that will save you major moolah! The site says,
… Read More ...The 25 Isafil German Embroidery Thread includes high quality thread at a savings of about $400 dollars. So if your in
Inspiration: crewelwhorled
Check out the amazing hand-embroidered jewelry by crewelwhorled. I’m in love! See her Etsy shop.
Many thanks to CraftGossip sewing editor Anne Weaver for pointing out this rockin work.… Read More ...
411 on Kreinik silks
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread keeps the silk-embroidery momentum going with a comparison of Kreinik’s Serica, Bella, and Mori silk threads. Great information plus eye candy! See the post.… Read More ...
