Art, patterns and techniques
Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created this awesome steampunk ornament. She says,
… Read More ...This one is a series of Steamships that I found on old 18th century drawings. I found this great topographical map fabric and embroidered them on
Mary Corbet has some advice for keeping satin stitch vertical and smooth in laid work. If you’ve wanted to try your hand at working with flat silk, you’ll want to read her tips. Go to Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread post… Read More ...
Why is this dignified woman sporting an Angry Birds evening gown? She is Teija Vesterbacka, wife of the CEO of Rovio, makers of the Angry Birds game. The gown was designed by Katri Niskanen, who won Finland’s first … Read More ...
Amy of Diary of a Quilter shares her secrets for creating a quick and easy applique pillow. Make one in holiday colors to add to the season’s decor. Or save the tutorial for after the new year, and make a … Read More ...
Nova of a cuppa and a catch up teased us with a peek at her sweet hexie ornament–simple perfection. I’m so glad she decided to show us how it’s made. See her tute.… Read More ...
Mollie Johanson‘s pattern-of-the-month club was so successful in 2011 that she’s doing it again in 2012. Yea! And she’s adding a project-of-the-month club. Go to Mollie’s Wild Olive blog post for all the details.
Ed. note: Mollie didn’t … Read More ...
Remember when I told you about the awesome learning opportunity coming up: STITCHED? Beginning January 1, you can take a collection of 20 online video workshops by 20 talentend fabric artists. And if all that stitchy goodness weren’t enough, … Read More ...
There is so much to see on grrl + dog‘s most recent post. She gives us a peek at some of her handmade ornaments, which–true to form–are unique, beautiful, and unexpected. She tells the story of how her tiny … Read More ...
Rachel of Lines Across My Face kicks of a series of tutorials for handmade ornaments with this cute little button sheep. Go to her blog post to learn how to make one.
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The December stitch-along on feeling stitchy is all about vintage Christmas patterns, and there are dozens to choose from. Go to the post to get the details, see all the patterns, and join in.
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Lu of summersville shows how to turn a little notebook into a keepsake recipe book with a little felt, some pretty applique, and a touch of embroidery. Follow her instructions to make one. Or enter her giveaway for a chance … Read More ...
Heather of Tatted Treasures has put together a roundup of tatted snowflake ornament patterns. She says,
… Read More ...While I don’t currently have any original Christmas or winter patterns written up…I’ve gone through all my bookmarks, favorite blogs, online directories, and tatting
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares a diagram and instructions for creating a sparkling needlepoint star ornament. Go to her post.… Read More ...
Ellen of the long thread is giving away awesome prizes from one of her sponsors, Felt on the Fly. Three readers will win five 8″ x 12″ sheets of wool felt in the Apple collection, shown above. Go to the … Read More ...
Mollie of Wild Olive came up with the perfect hangers for these little felt ornaments. Awesomely clever. See her post.… Read More ...