If you wear sunglasses or readers, wouldn’t it be handy to keep them on a little leash around your neck? But we don’t want to end up looking like our fifth-grade teachers, now do we. Bobbypin Bandit to the rescue. … Read More ...
See masterpieces of lace
Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story encourages us to see the Gems of European Lace exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The exhibit includes 13 masterpieces of handmade lace, including this Flemish bobbin lace from the … Read More ...
Do good and win
Elizabeth of Oh, Fransson! reminds us:
… Read More ...Action Kivu is a nonprofit organization that assists women who are victims of the conflict in Eastern Congo. The organization runs a sewing workshop and also pays for children to go to school. This
Learn Kogin embroidery
Carolyn Foley of Caro-Rose-Creations has a special interest in Kogin embroidery — traditional needleweaving of northern Japan. She says,
… Read More ...Since I have started this technique I have found it very hard to find charted patterns. There are some Japanese books
Use Memory Thread in paper crafts
DMC’s Memory Thread is perfect for making vines and tendrils in needlework projects, so why not in papercraft projects, too? This card by Marlene Gomez is a perfect example. See other clever ideas for incorporating Memory Thread into paper projects … Read More ...
Marilyn in felt
I confess: I don’t like Marilyn Manson. Not the music, not the persona. But having seen this amazing likeness in DeriDoll form, I’m rethinking that position a little. I definitely like Deri‘s wee version. Check out that teensy silk … Read More ...
Art overhead
Susan Lenz is tackling another artist residency, and check out the amazing project that is the focus of her tenure at Studios Midwest: a giant bed canopy composed of antique linens and lace fragments. Wow. Get details and see more … Read More ...
Remove a flawed transfer
Maybe this should be obvious; but since it surprised me, it may surprise you, too. Suppose after you transfer an embroidery pattern, you realize that the image isn’t centered or has some serious flaw. Is there any hope of removing … Read More ...
Inspiration: Susan Elliott
Susan Elliott‘s beach-inspired crazy-quilt block is finished. As always, I am awed by her artistry. Look. At. That. Crab! My eyes keep traveling around and around the image, trying to absorb every detail, making new discoveries at each pass. … Read More ...
Stitch a wedding pillow
Remember the wedding pillow with the sweet verse on the back embroidered by Deborah of Woolen Sails? Here’s the front of that pillow. So gorgeous! If someone you know is marrying soon, you can stitch a pillow like this as … Read More ...
Embroidery: Not hot
Something I never thought of: embroidered potholders! Karen Barbe created these by stitching heavily with wool. They’re so pretty, they’d make a great addition to your kitchen even if you don’t cook. Go to Karen’s blog post to see more … Read More ...
Olisa gets cute
One of my fave edgy needlewomen, Olisa Corcoran of Cocoa Eyes the Stitcher, has taken over as the “Too Cute” columnist at MrXStitch. Check her post at Mr. X’s site each Tuesday to soak up all the cuteness. Find out … Read More ...
Bursting with color
Original. Colorful. Simply. Gorgeous. Starburst hoops by Sara of PhDstressrelief. Go to the Feeling Stitchy feature for links and more views.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Seam-binding blossoms
Denise Sharp’s guest post on Poppytalk Handmade shows us how to make beautiful blooms using a vintage flower loom and colorful rayon seam binding. See her tutorial.… Read More ...
Artist interview: Haeli Van Veen
Meet needle artist Haeli Van Veen and get a glimpse of her work via the interview and photos on NeedleWork/NeedlePlay. See the post.… Read More ...