Art, patterns and techniques
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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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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
Marilee Rockley (Yarnplayer) was inspired by a scripture to create this stunning tatted necklace. Find out more from her blog post.… Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
Heather of Tatted Treasures explains how to choose a shuttle–tips that beginning tatters won’t want to miss. See her post.… Read More ...
Amy Sheridan (Supervelma) is committing Kanye West’s tweets to stitch. Read all about it on Crafty Crafty. (I’m still laughing.)… Read More ...
I’m always excited by news that we’ve lured someone new into our stitchy world. So it gave me joy to get a note from Salma of Beautifully Sewn, sharing her first “serious” embroidery project. When she saw our post… Read More ...
Larissa of mmmcrafts created this lovely flower crown for a little would-be fairy she knows. Although she doesn’t offer a tutorial, she shares enough information for you to be able to try one. See her blog post.… Read More ...
Mary Corbet‘s 12 Days of Christmas giveaways continue. The latest: two stunning collections of Japanese flat silk threads. Go to her Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post to enter before January 9.
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If you think needlepoint is flat, you need to see the dimensional stitching Kelly Clark has added to her needlepoint canvas. The beaded pumpkin shown here is just the beginning. Each detail is exquisite. See more photos at her blog … Read More ...