Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher shared this beautiful ornament design over the past several weeks. It may be too late to work it as a mystery project, but it’s not too late to stitch the design. See her posts:
December issue: Crazy Quilt Gatherings
The December issue of Pat Winter‘s Crazy Quilt Gatherings is available. Copies are available at a discounted shipping rate from Pat’s Etsy shop. Go to her blog post for details and links.
Ed. note: Pat Winter neither requested … Read More ...
Tutorial: Tiny ornaments
Julia of Julia’s Place shows us how to make these sweet, tiny Christmas ornaments–from bottle caps! Find out how she does it.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books … Read More ...
Join the Bead Journal Project
The 2012 Bead Journal Project will kick off soon. Join other stitchers around the world in making a work of beaded embroidery each month for a year. The project’s site says,
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Save on needlepoint supplies
Orna Willis is having a 30%-off Black Friday sale. Don’t miss it! Get the details from her blog post.
Ed. note: Orna neither requested nor compensated this post.… Read More ...
Fabric mats for your stitchery
Amy of Delightful Distractions shows us how to cover a mat with fabric–a perfect touch for framing some needlework projects. See her tute.
And many thanks to Christie of The Fabric Shopper for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Stitching for the win
feeling stitchy has announced the winners of the Covered in Stitches contest. All of the finalists were awesome, and the top three are epic. Shown here: the third-place winner, Wynken, Blynken and Nod by Lisa Leggett, which features applique … Read More ...
Stitch a candy village
Aimee Ray‘s design sense is undeniably sweet. So what could be more perfect than an Aimee Ray pattern for a felt-softie candy village. Go to to her little dear tracks blog post for more photos and the link to … Read More ...
Sheer joy
This handmade ornament featured on Hearty Craft blog just takes my breath away. The sheer ground fabric, the delicate embroidery, the tulle overlay filled with pearly beads. I wish I’d made this! I can’t give you details–the blog is in … Read More ...
Recycle your UFOs
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has some great ideas for getting rid of needlepoint UFOs or unused kits and canvases that you no longer want. I especially like her suggestions for charitable recycling. See her post.… Read More ...
It takes a village…
If you think this needlepoint stand-up is cute, just wait till you see: Maelyse Webb of Memphis, TN, USA, stitched the entire Thanksgiving Village from Rebecca Woods Designs and had each element mounted with an easel back. What a brilliant … Read More ...
Tutorial: Lavender sachet ornament
Fiona of Mother’s Cupboard has guest-posted a tutorial on Shabby Art Boutique for creating this monogrammed lavender sachet. It would make a beautiful, fragrant Christmas ornament or a sweet giftie for any time of year. See her tute.
Looking … Read More ...
Racaire visits Amsterdam
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework gives us a look at some of the epic historical embroidery at the Joods Historisch Museum in Amsterdam. Racaire’s travels always include study of her artform–medieval embroidery–and I’m so glad she shares what she … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stumpwork beetle
Elizabeth of Sew in Love shows us how to create a classic stumpwork beetle. Beautiful! See her tute.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery
? Then check out these craft books.
Not sure what stumpwork is? Stumpwork or raised … Read More ...
A big little carpet
Janet Granger‘s e-newsletter announces:
… Read More ...I’ve just launched a new miniature needlepoint carpet kit, called ‘Saskia’ – it would make a great Christmas present. The design is an Oriental one, in shades of mid-blue with deep red and cream highlights,