Oh, this is pretty. You may not be able to tell from this small photo, but this ribbon flower incorporates machine felting. Check out the tutorial at Her Majesty Margo blog.… Read More ...
One more Christmas pattern
Patty of Pip Stitch dropped me a note to share this excellent find: A precious free holiday pattern from Gingerbread Cottage. Download the pattern and save it for next year’s holiday stitching. And be sure to bookmark Gingerbread Cottage… Read More ...
New Jacobean Leaves from Kelly Fletcher
Ooooooooo! Check out Kelly Fletcher‘s new pattern! She says,
… Read More ...A soft white cotton cushion measuring 40x40cm and featuring 10 crewelwork leaves. The PDF pattern includes requirements, the full-size design and embroidery instructions, as well as instructions on how to
Free sampler pattern
Becky of Patchwork Posse gives us the heads-up about a sweet free sampler design. She says,
… Read More ...This month’s free pattern from The Sewing Cottage Magazine is a Mini Sampler. The mini sampler is just that. small– with the full alphabet,
Free desktop calendar
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs kicks off the new year by sharing a free desktop calendar for January that features gorgeous Wessex stitching. Go to her blog post to get the download.… Read More ...
The new TAFA site is live!
Rachel Biel shares the news that her dream of setting up a new site for The Textile and Fiber Art List has come true! The new site is now in beta. Rachel’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...My big focus in 2011 has
Best posts of 2011
Before we zoom ahead with 2012 crafting, take a look at CraftGossip’s 10 most-popular needlework posts for 2011:
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
(10) Free cross-stitch charts (3/25/11)
(9) Free cross-stitch charts (3/30/11)
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Tutorial: Antique-style rolled hem
Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments shows us how to do an antique-style rolled hem on linen fabric that incorporates a drawn-thread detail. Beautiful! See her tute.… Read More ...
New columnists for Mr X
You probably already know that Mr X Stitch blog is much more than the writing of Jamie Chalmers (Mr X, himself). Jamie has always recruited columnists who are accomplished at both needlearts and writing and who are savvy about what’s … Read More ...
Win Evertite stretcher bars
Check out the prize for today’s giveaway in Mary Corbet‘s 12 Days of Christmas extravaganza: a set of Evertite stretcher bars! Go to Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post to enter before January 9.
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Lacey postage
Russia is honoring its lacemaking tradition by featuring handmade lace on four sets of postage stamps. Each block–the full image–separates into four triangular stamps. Love it. Find out more from the Lace News post.… Read More ...
Make a winter wreath
A sumptuous wreath like this one by Claire of Needle Book is a worthy addition to your decor all winter long. Claire started with a tube of felt, then added felt leaves, a few layered felt flowers, and handmade pompoms. … Read More ...
Tatting Tutorial – Flowers and plowshares
Marilee Rockley (Yarnplayer) was inspired by a scripture to create this stunning tatted necklace. Find out more from her blog post.… Read More ...
How The Lone Beader does it
The Lone Beader gives us a little insight into her process by describing the general steps she followed to create this awesome husky brooch. See her blog post.… Read More ...
Win crewel kits!
You could win some especially appetizing crewel kits from Mary Corbet‘s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Go to Mary’s post to enter before January 9.… Read More ...