Sylvia Windhurst of WindyRiver says,
… Read More ...Inspired by a Japanese woodcut print of a moonlit night over water, I decided to embroider a landscape to grace the cover of an ash wood jewelry box. I liked the simple shapes and colors
Inspiration: Zurn P
Zurn P of Pennsylvania, USA, created this block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2013. I love the unusual style of piecing that uses a long center strip. I love the circular motifs that follow the fabric’s print. I love … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt cherry-blossom brooch
You want this cherry-blossom brooch, don’t you. Good news: Star-Shaped and Shiny shows us how to make it. The process is simple, requiring only beginning embroidery skills. (In fact, you could skip the embroidery altogether if you’re in a hurry … Read More ...
Using bead embroidery in art quilts
Jenny of Fiber Art Almanac talks us through the principles of designing an effective beaded art quilt, using a work by Nancy Eha as a shining example. Nancy says her quilt, Just Spinning My Wheels, is “obsessively beaded.” I say … Read More ...
Free pattern: Hardanger bookmark
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) is sharing her pattern for this utterly gorgeous hardanger bookmark. Go to her post to download the design. The needlewoven, beaded tassel reminds me of a thistle bloom. Maybe if we ask sweetly, she’ll … Read More ...
More grumpy goodness
Pam Pedersen (aka Kittykill) posted an interview on Feeling Stitchy with Craftster contributor papilionette, who created perhaps the most detailed stitch portrait to date of beloved Grumpy Cat. Go to the blog post to find out more and for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Appliqued tree
Love this applique created by Jenny of Stumbles & Stitches for a fund-raising auction. Her fabric choices make the simple shapes and stitching pop to life. Want to try your hand at this technique? Jenny’s blog post links to a … Read More ...
Inspiration: Facile Cecile
I’m enthralled by the design choices and techniques of Facile Cecile. No, really…enthralled. Every time I visit her blog, I get caught up studying the photos of her remarkable work, and time slips by unnoticed. The same thing might … Read More ...
Tutorial: Grumpy Cat brooch
If you haven’t already noticed, I have mad love for Tardar, the web’s famous Grumpy Cat. So I squealed aloud with delight when I came across this adorable Grumpy Cat brooch by Lauren of LDP. And I squealed some more … Read More ...
Video tutorial: No-knot blanket stitch
Here’s a great tutorial from Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World for a stitch-of-a-thousand-uses. Wendi says,
… Read More ...Not only do I show you how to blanket stitch – I show you how to do it without any knots. No knots! So
Inspiration: Speedie Beadie
I’m in love with this art doll by Dot of Speedie Beadie. The all-over bead embroidery thrills me…and that hair! That hair! Eventually, this sweet girl will be riding a dragonfly. In the meantime, you can enjoy other views (the … Read More ...
How to get great machine-embroidery results
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f you sometimes get unexpected (bad!) results when stitching a machine-embroidery design, you may not be using the right stabilizer, fabric, or hoop tension. Urban Threads shares an awesome tutorial to help you get the results you want. See … Read More ...
How to embroider on eggs
I’m fascinated by hand-embroidery on real egg shells. Exquisite. I haven’t had the nerve to try it yet; but when I’m ready, I know where to go. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has put together an index of her … Read More ...
Whitework: Beautiful shadows
Chris Richards of Ella’s Craft Creations reminds us that the beauty of whitework lies in its texture. She says,
… Read More ...I feel that textural pieces, really catch the eye and obviously which thread you use to accomplish it! In this piece
Tutorial: Covered buttons with tatted edging
Jon of Tat-a-Renda shows us how to make a covered button backed by a tatted motif. These would make beautiful embellishments for a plain shirt or sweater. Or add a pin and turn one into a brooch. Jon’s tutorial includes … Read More ...