I have some of these old metal embroidery hoops left over from my childhood. (They probably were Mom’s.) They were great technology for their time–spring tension, cork around the outside of the inner hoop to hold your fabric taut. Sadly, … Read More ...
Win a Becky Stancill apron!
Collette of Serendipity Handmade and Serendipity Vintage is celebrating her third blogoversary with an interview with one of our favorite stitchers, Becky Stancill of Sew in Stitches. And a giveaway of one of Becky’s awesome handmade, vintage-inspired aprons. And a … Read More ...
Upcycle with applique
Amy Munson of In the Fold spiffs up some boy shorts and a plain t-shirt with pretty applique and machine sketching. Now any little princess would be proud to wear them. Go to her blog post to find out how … Read More ...
Tutorial: ‘Knotty Christmas Trees’
These squeezable little ornaments will make excellent gift tie-ons or tree ornaments next Christmas. Get the stitching out of the way now! Go to Jenny Bartoy‘s Stumbles & Stitches post for the pattern and tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt needle threader
Mollie of Wild Olive shows step by step how to create this handy and adorable needle threader to tuck into your stitching kit. See her tutorial.… Read More ...
Make a stitching kit for a young one
Curly Birds shares an idea for making your little one a sewing or embroidery kit of his or her very own. This isn’t so much a tutorial as a suggestion, but the inspiration is irresistible. Go to the blog post… Read More ...
Hen’s Teeth: Divine recycling
Viv of Hen’s Teeth has been busily stitching up wares in her signature style: colorful modern images on bits and scraps of old cloth and quilts. For example, take these brooches. No, wait…don’t take them. I want them! See much … Read More ...
Video tutorial: Stumpwork
Lorraine Stobie of Creative Daily shows us a stumpwork butterfly wing she created following a video by British embroiderer Kelley Aldridge. Go to her post for more info and the link to the video.
Looking for books on … Read More ...
You could make this Yorkie!
How I wish I could do bead embroidery like The Lone Beader! Now I have my chance–and so do you. TLB is offering the pattern and tutorial for this adorable Yorkie pin in her Etsy shop. Go to her … Read More ...
Repurpose this tool!
If you spend much time at all cutting fabric, then you need this handy tool from the home-improvement store. The device, used in construction to handle sheets of glass, costs only about US$6.00! See Karen‘s post at Sew Many … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted corsage bracelet
TotusMel is sharing her pattern for this gorgeous needle-tatted corsage bracelet. Go to her post for the link to the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Covered buttons
Debra Spincic of Debra’s Design Studio shows how she transforms scraps of fabric and needlework into luxurious covered buttons. See her tutorial.… Read More ...
Remember a child with a butterfly
Lady Shuttlemaker reminds us that the deadline for The Butterfly Project has been extended to December 31, 2012. Please take a little time to join in this project commemorating children who perished in the Holocaust. The Holocaust Museum Houston is … Read More ...
Inspiration: Catherine Frere-Smith
The heavily embroidered bird soft sculptures of Catherine Frere-Smith are breathtaking in detail. See photos of her works as they emerge at her blog.
Many thanks to Carolyn Foley of Caro-Rose-Creations for pointing out Catherine’s work.… Read More ...
This week: ‘Needle Work Needle Play’
Needle Work Needle Play, a group show by nine Australian embroidery artists, opens Friday, August 10, at the Brunswick Street Gallery in Fitzroy. If you can’t make it to Australia to see the exhibit (or if you can, but you’d … Read More ...