I love the look of tiny felt applique embellishments, but all my bitty flowers and leaves end up shaped like blobs. Laura of Bugs and Fishes comes to my rescue (and maybe yours, too) with a tutorial about how to … Read More ...
Beading perfection
This gorgeous crazy-quilt block by Susie W of California is remarkable not only for the delicacy and precision of its seam treatments but also for its perfect application of beading. Brava! Go to the CQ Journal Project post for an … Read More ...
Couching. No, really.
Following along with the TAST challenge, Chris of Ella’s Craft Creations decided to try her hand at couching. And this is what happened. Holy mackeroly! So original and gorgeous, it makes me chair dance. See more at Chris’ blog post… Read More ...
Happy birthday, Feeling Stitchy!
In honor of Feeling Stitchy’s fifth blogaversary, Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive has created an adorable hand-embroidery pattern set. Go to the Feeling Stitchy post for the free download.… Read More ...
Meet needle artist Sarah Homfray
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread interviews needle artist Sarah Homfray and shares gorgeous photos of Sarah’s work. Go to Kathy’s blog to enjoy the article.… Read More ...
Stitching outside the box
Here are a couple of outstanding recent examples of extending the design in a print with embroidery. On the left, Sandy Larson gives an image dimension and blurs its borders with silk-ribbon leaves and tiny appliqued flowers that perfectly match … Read More ...
Remember to enter!
Just a reminder: You could win a US$25 gift certificate from Fiber on a Whim courtesy of Foto/Fiber 2012. Go to the giveaway post to enter before 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time) March 5.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stumpwork pansy
Marjolein of Threads and Patches shows us how to create an embroidery perennial–the pansy–in stumpwork. You’ll want to bookmark this! Go to the first tute in the series.
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New fiber art jewelry from Tinytoadstool
We can always expect something new and exciting from ShanShan of Tinytoadstool. And the imminence of spring has inspired her to create a new series of fiber art necklaces. Fabulous! Go to her blog post to see more photos.… Read More ...
How to wrap a hoop with fabric
Allison of Little Lovelies is sharing a great tutorial. She says,
… Read More ...As I was working on this, I realized that it was actually looking a little too simple with only two colors and the wood hoop…Wrapping an embroidery hoop is
Tips for stitching on the road
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik has some excellent tips for stitching while traveling in a car. Funny…but true! See her post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Rock ‘n’ Roll Falcon
If, like me, you love the rock ‘n’ roll falcon on a certain fast-food commercial, then you’ll adore this original embroidery design by Leah of Zombies Wearing Helmets. Best of all, the pattern is free (for personal use, of course) … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stumpwork beaded blackberry
Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love created this gorgeous stumpwork blackberry by embroidering beads on a slip and then attaching it to her ground cloth. Sounds hard, right? Not so much. Especially if you follow the excellent tutorial she’s sharing … Read More ...
Embroidery bonanza at The Making Spot
Don’t miss the week of awesome embroidery posts over on The Making Spot in honor of Embroidery Month. Posts so far include an interview with Emily Peacock, a reprise of Floresita‘s couching post from Feeling Stitchy, an interview … Read More ...
Free vintage embroidery pattern
Helen of Bustle & Sew is sharing this sweet 1918 embroidery pattern. Go to her blog post to download it.… Read More ...