Kim of a dork with a needle has fallen in love with crewel embroidery. She explains how she achieved the subtle coloring in this Venus fly trap stitchery. Get the details from her post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Winter has arrived in Mimi Kirchner‘s Tiny Worlds. I know these are functional pin cushions, but I don’t think I’d be able to use them that way. I’d have to make a little hilly village in my studio where … Read More ...
Inspiration: Lucky Jackson
Lucky Jackson shares the story behind this little stitchery. She says,
… Read More ...My husband made me a mixed tape and played it for me just after we started dating. I knew then and now that he is the man for me.
Inspiration: Mary’s Granddaughter
Here’s something new from Mary’s Granddaughter: Art dolls embellished with Victorian needlework. So individual and dear, each one gives me little tears. And this, she says, is her first attempt at working with clay. Amazing. See more wonderful photos … Read More ...
New items from tinytoadstool
ShanShan of tinytoadstool has branched out from her awesome felted and embroidered berets. The mittens and collar shown here are made with the same incredible workmanship, originality, and whimsy as her berets. Soon we’ll be able to dress head to … Read More ...
Share with Texas stitchers
Shari Jensen dropped us a note to let us know that the Stitchmap Yahoo Group is collecting needlework items to share stash and hope with stitchers of eastern Texas who lost their homes in recent fires. She says,
… Read More ...There is
Which retro pillow do you love best?
Ricochet invites you to stop by and vote for your favorite in the Retro Pillow Challenge featured on her Ricochet and Away blog. The victor will win bragging rights, mostly; so vote to encourage these stitchers to keep innovating! Go … Read More ...
30% off on needlework supplies
Don’t miss the huge sale at Country Bumpkin October 3 through 8. The retail store will be closed October 3 in observance of Australia’s Labour Day. But the web site will be open all week. Go there now.
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UT pattern sale
An awesome announcement from Urban Threads’ e-newsletter:
… Read More ...With Halloween just a month away (yay!), you might be needing some creepy-cool embroidery designs. Spooky Sale to the rescue! Pick up some haunted and fallish favorites on sale this weekend — just
Present at Textiles & Politics
Check out this announcement posted on LaceNews blog:
… Read More ...The Textile Society of America invites paper proposals for its upcoming symposium, Textiles & Politics, to be held in Washington, D.C. September 19-22, 2012. We seek presentations from all textile-related disciplines and
Free hand-embroidery designs
FREE patterns from Sublime Stitching! That’s right. Jenny Hart is sharing a whole sheet of designs that are perfect for the blank cocktail napkins she offers through her shop–and lots of other applications. Awesome. Go to her blog post to … Read More ...
Join the club!
Janet Perry claims she’s offering the easiest needlepoint club ever, and I believe her. She says,
… Read More ...I’m debuting the Stash Busters Needlepoint Club. It’s a one-year club that will begin November 1, 2011 and run for one year. Each month
Recent tat tutes
Check out these recent tutorials from Tatted Treasures:
Which is the right side?
Reverse and turn work. An exploration.
A crocheter’s hand position… Read More ...
Inspiration: Roxy Creations
These aren’t just adorable mini softies. They’re rattles! Ohhhhhh, the cuteness and perfection. See more at the Roxy Creations blog post.… Read More ...
Win Wendi Gratz goodies
Help Wendi Gratz choose designs and finishes for her new line of embroidered pendants. You get to sound off and influence this rockin designer, and you stand a chance of winning something nice from Wendi. Go to her blog post … Read More ...