Into Craft has posted a review of the latest book by our beloved Yvette Stanton, Portuguese Whitework. And they’re also giving away a copy of the book! Go to the Into Craft post for entry details. The contest … Read More ...
Coping with a long seam
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) responds to a reader’s question with a tutorial for avoiding or dealing with long seams in a crazy-quilt block. Check out her advice.… Read More ...
I’ll be seeing you
Sylvia Windhurst (Windy River Beadwork & Embroidery) has created a new series of embroidered felt brooches with realistic eyes as the focals. So awesome. Go to her blog post to see more.… Read More ...
Just a little embellishment
Some running stitches and a few straight stitches take a cute fabric bag and kick it up to handmade-awesome. See three beautiful examples created by Helena Frontini.… Read More ...
How-to: Embroidery transfer
Roseann Kermes of Rosebud’s Cottage shares her technique for transferring an embroidery design to heavyweight fabric. See her post.… Read More ...
Should you answer a call for entries?
A call for entries invites artists to submit work for competition or exhibit. Before you respond to a call, consider these guidelines from expert Debbie L. Williams on the Art Biz Blog.
Free Pattern : ‘Flowers of the Needle’
Flowers of the Needle is available as a free download from Kathryn Goodwyn‘s Embroidery Page. Kathryn says,
… Read More ...This is a revised edition of the original of 1985, which went out of print in 1992. Years of persuasion by others
Free pattern: Tatted bracelet
Tatting expert Jane Eborall is sharing her pattern for this sweet tatted bracelet. Go to her blog post for the link.… Read More ...
Goldwork: Up close
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread has been letting us look over her shoulder as she tackles a new goldwork piece. The results are amazing–I could look at this embroidery all day. Go to her blog post for lots more views… Read More ...
See Victoria stitch!
The incomparable Victoria Crowder Payne (Freedom of Stitch) is out and about in the Kansas City area over the next few weeks. You can watch her stitch, or stitch with her, or (if you’re a kid attending JoAnn’s Kids Camp) … Read More ...
Win Lovey’s new book
You probably already know that the fabulous Lovey has published a book that shares her techniques for fabric photo collage. To celebrate reaching 500 blog followers, Lovey is giving away a copy of Fabric Photo Memories! Go to her blog … Read More ...
Le Petit Prince
Squee! The Little Prince as a bitty DeriDoll! Go to Deri‘s post to see his awesome epaulettes.… Read More ...
A kitty to remember
So sweet! When her friend’s kitty passed away, Amy of Lucykate Crafts made her this little cuddle-kitty as a comfort and memorial. RIP, sweet Onion. See more at Amy’s blog post.… Read More ...
Embroidery Inspiration: Ludmila’s flowers
Ludmila I of Russia embellished this block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project with a profusion of flowers in a variety of styles. Go to the blog post for an image you can click to enlarge so you can enjoy … Read More ...
Artist interview: Di van Niekerk
Needle artist Trish Burr interviews the queen of ribbon embroidery, our beloved Di van Niekerk. Go to Trish’s post to learn a bit more about the artist behind all those gorgeous roses.… Read More ...