Heather of In Love With Threads has documented the evolution of corsets with a charming series of original stitcheries. To help you understand the scale of this work of applique and embroidery, the finished piece is about 3″ x 5″! … Read More ...
New kits make great holiday gifts
Orna Willis of Adorn tells us of a new series of products with lots of holiday potential. She says,
… Read More ...We are all starting to have nightmares about holiday shopping. I know that when I find a great gift idea, one
Shop with Katie Arthur
Katie Arthur‘s Etsy shop, Dollhouse Littles and Hitty Art, has reopened will all new stock of handmade miniature home furnishings. Buy something already finished for your dollhouse. Or purchase one of her new miniature quilt patterns. The shop says,… Read More ...
Tutorial: Teacher’s coffee cozy
Bethany of Finding Pins and Needles adapts a tutorial by Crafty Staci to make a coffee cozy that’s a perfect teacher-appreciation gift. Follow her instructions to make some for the teachers in your life. See Bethany’s post.… Read More ...
Textile eye candy alert
Chris Gray of Textile Butterfly took advantage of a midterm break in classes to make a road trip. Along the way, she captured images of gorgeous ethnic textiles–dozens of them. Go to her blog post to see all the lovely … Read More ...
Sweet as honeysuckle
These honeysuckle blossoms, created by Melissa of Honey Bee’s Bliss, are so delicate and perfect they make me stroke my computer screen. Go to her blog post to see a larger view and to see the honeysuckle vine in context … Read More ...
Follow the redwork progress
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has embarked on a new many-staged project that she’s sharing with us in a series of posts. If you want to track her progress on the Hungarian Redwork Runner from beginning to end, she’s … Read More ...
Free pattern: Phoenix
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads shares a bit of the backstory of this gorgeous phoenix embroidery, explains the process by which she developed it, and to top it off, she shares the design with us! So generous! Go to her … Read More ...
Stitch some fantasy flowers
TeresaDownUnder of Sewn Up steps us through the process of creating felt fantasy flowers embellished with sequins, beads, and embroidery. With a pin attached to the back, they could become colorful brooches for your lapel, purse, or hat. Add a … Read More ...
It’s time for pie!
Aimee Ray is sharing the pattern and tutorial for this slice of (felt) pumpkin pie over on Lark Crafts. Maybe you need to stitch up a few as seasonal decorations. Or wouldn’t it be fun to send each wee one … Read More ...
Win a dear deer kit
If you love the faux taxidermy trend as much as I do, then this giveaway will knock your socks off. Helen of Bustle & Sew is giving away the kit to make this fabric reindeer head. Everything is included but … Read More ...
Tutorials: Two new DIY ornaments
Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella continues her annual series of DIY Christmas ornaments with two new needlework-related cuties. See her tutorials for
Mommy and Baby Owls
Yarn snowmen
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Christmas deer
Cute, cute, cute! Make this little deer to decorate a package or the tree. Add a pin to the back, and it also can be worn as a holiday brooch. Susi of Lilla Luise came up with the idea and … Read More ...
Giveaway from Orna Willis!
Orna Willis of Adorn would like to have your feedback about what kinds of product photos you prefer. Your reward for giving your opinion? You’ll be entered in a drawing for a grab-bag of Orna’s gorgeous threads and a miniature … Read More ...
Win Curious Pug’s favorite things!
Don’t miss the huge giveaway at The Curious Pug! There are lots and lots of awesome prizes, including six palettes of Jenny Hart’s new Sublime Floss! And one winner takes all! Go to the blog post for entry details… Read More ...