Bronwyn of Red Brolly shows us how to make a mini Christmas decoration with embroidered details. She says,
… Read More ...Make a cute little Christmas bunting to have on top of your Christmas cake, or hang as a garland from a mini-Christmas
Make better ornaments
Teresa of Teresa Down Under has some useful tips for getting the best results when creating these popular ornaments. See her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
An embellishment idea
Elsa Mora needed a tiny girl and even tinier bunny for this beautiful little brooch. Find out how she made them.… Read More ...
Simple wool baby booties
Molly of The Purl Bee shares the pattern and tutorial for making these adorable wool-felt baby slippers. Simple and perfect. Make a pair for your wee one in every color. Make up a bunch and stash them for upcoming baby … Read More ...
Tutes: DIY stocking stuffers
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shares a rundown of her free tutorials for little projects that would make perfect stocking stuffers. Check it out.… Read More ...
Clever: Juice cans and hoops
What does a juice can have to do with this pretty little winter hoop? Corinne of so september shares a great tip. Go to her blog post.… Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
Patterns and tutes: Christmas ornaments
(1) Peppermint Candy from Pink Suede Shoe
(2) Cuckoo clock from Wild Olive
(3) Mistletoe, snowflake, and stocking from Wild Olive
(4) St. Nicholas from Wild Olive
(5) Peppermint Candy Stars from allsorts
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas
We’ve found some really fun designs for you to use as DIY Christmas decorations! Whether you’re looking for something to add a little extra flare to your tree, or just want to spruce up your home for the holidays, these … Read More ...
Holiday craftiness from Kreinik
Big crafting is ahead on Kreinik Thread Blog. The 25 Days of Christmas Projects series will present five new projects each week. And the first half of 8 Days of Hanukkah Projects already are available. Go to the Kreinik post … Read More ...
Artist profile: Kuniko Kanawa
The fabric flower creations of Kuniko Kanawa are beyond beautiful. They combine Japanese delicacy, simplicity without severity, and the modern handmade ethic into ethereal, wearable art. Many thanks to Tash Goswami of Blethering Crafts for introducing us to this work … Read More ...
Kate’s Mitten
Enjoy Susan Elliott‘s story of the yearly gathering of crazy-quilting friends–the importance of ritual and gathering together. And her photos of their spectacular creations for this year, including her Kate’s Mitten (shown above) commemorating this year’s royal wedding. Go … Read More ...
Au revoir, Lesage
Embroidery legend Francois Lesage passed away December 4 at age 82. For 60 years, he led Maison Lesage, the last great embroidery atelier in Paris. In 1992, he founded the Lesage school to train embroiderers. His work has added incomparable … Read More ...
What’s new with Susan
Catch up with Susan Lenz‘s latest doings and find out how she creates cording for her vessels and key tags. Go to her Art in Stitches post.… Read More ...
See some CQ history with Allie
Get a glimpse of crazy quilts on display at the Newark Museum through the lens of Allie Aller, shown here with Ulysses Grant Deitz, great-great-grandson of the President and the museum’s Curator of Decorative Arts. Such fun! Go … Read More ...