Jeanine of Italian Needlework blog shares the news that Poncetto Lace by Theresa Rizzi is now available free from the Smithsonian’s internet archive. This little instruction book, published in 1917, may be the only manual ever created in English for … Read More ...
Free embroidery patterns
Hand embroidery is a timeless art form that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries. Not only is it a fun and creative hobby, but it’s also a great way to unwind after a long day. Whether … Read More ...
Floresita shares the wealth
I’m sure you already know Floresita from her posts on the Feeling Stitchy blog or her own Things I’ve Made blog. But did you know she has a whole blog devoted to vintage embroidery transfers? She says,
… Read More ...When I first
Watch Meri’s blog for drawn-thread tutes
Our beloved Meri of Agulhas da Meri has decided to take a step beyond sharing images of her amazing embroidery and actually teach us her drawn-thread techniques. She says,
… Read More ...I am an amateur, with these needles and threads. With this
Tutorial: Cutaway embroidery patterns
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose steps us through her technique for using a cutaway pattern for a complex embroidery design. Brilliant! See her tute.… Read More ...
An index to Stitch Play
I’ve really been enjoying the Stitch Play series by Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread. She says, “Stitch Play is a series of articles featuring step-by-step photo tutorials that explore different hand embroidery stitches and the different and fun things … Read More ...
Learn about Viana do Castelo
Gabi of Feeling Stitchy takes a look at the traditional embroidery of northern Portugal, Viana do Castelo. Enjoy the article.… Read More ...
Nikki, In Stitches at war
Nikki of Nikki, In Stitches has been chosen as a contestant for the new Craft Wars show, hosted by Tori Spelling and starting this week on TLC. We’ll be watching for her later in the season. Knock ’em dead, Nikki! … Read More ...
Kids’ project: Stitch your own art
Amy Powers of Inspire Co. has posted a tutorial over on Big Picture Classes for helping your child create needlework from his or her original art. The steps are simple, take advantage of your child’s natural creativity, and are appropriate … Read More ...
The author…in felt
Squeeee! James Joyce as a DeriDoll!! He even has a tiny seed-bead ring on his left hand. In case the scale isn’t clear, this little man is just 9 cm. tall. Go to Deriana‘s post to see a bigger … Read More ...
New Napa Needlepoint
Janet Perry, whom we know well from her blog, Nuts About Needlepoint, has just totally revamped her primary online venue, Napa Needlepoint. She says,
… Read More ...The new site is not only a guide to my products and services (including
Giveaway: Christmas Stitches
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny is giving away a copy of a rockin ebook by her pal Carina Envoldsen-Harris. Go to Nicole’s blog post to see a review and previews of the book, Christmas Stitches; enter the giveaway; … Read More ...
Save at Shiny Happy World
There’s a biggo sale going on over at Wendi Gratz‘s online store. Get 20% off on any of her stitch kits. The sale lasts till Tuesday or till supplies run out, whichever comes first, so you’d better get on … Read More ...
Video tutorial: Threading a punchneedle
Enkarna is sharing a video that demonstrates one of the trickiest parts of needlepunch embroidery–properly threading the needle. Don’t worry if you can’t read Spanish captions. The video shows you everything you need to know. Check it out.
Looking … Read More ...
Win needlepoint canvases!
This looks like so much fun: The Art Needlepoint Co. is having a treasure hunt with US$400 worth of prizes! You can find the rules and all of the clues to date on a special post at their All Things … Read More ...