Art, patterns and techniques
In a guest post on Embroidery-Methods.com, Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray shows us a beautiful, practical, and meaningful application of Swedish weaving.
… Read More ...I was taught by a wonderful teacher, Ellen Temkin who realized that the horizontal patterns of Swedish Weaving would
Check out this awesome announcement from Carina’s Craftblog:
… Read More ...I’m happy to say that the Christmas Stitches class is on again this year! We’ll have fun stitching up some pretty things to use as Christmas presents and decorating. This is
Recent tutorials from Tatted Treasures:
Too Scared for Two Shuttles?
On Buying Older Thread
And while you’re there, be sure to enter the drawing for a gorgeous white oak shuttle handmade by David Reed Smith. Go to the … Read More ...
Crystal Rhew Staley created a clever ice cream sampler for a Phat Quarter swap. It includes a perfect quote from Voltaire and lots of tasty color. But my favorite part is the deliciously ice-creamy swirliness and richness of these stitches. … Read More ...
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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 … Read More ...
Laura Howard of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin shows us how to make quick and easy felt-applique and embroidery Christmas ornaments. I think these would make excellent gifts for teachers and coworkers. And they would be great twofers–tied on as … Read More ...
This canvas is tiny–just 4 inches by 4 inches. The quilt on the surface is pieced, hand painted, and machine and hand embroidered. So much beauty in such a small space. The work is by Dale Anne Potter. See … Read More ...
If you’re a fan of hardanger, Hannah of enbrouderie has some serious eye candy for you. Go to her post to see all the photos.
Looking for more resources for Hardanger Embroidery? Check these books out … Read More ...
Oooooooooooo! Castiel (the angst-riddled angel) from Supernatural as a tiny softie from Alexz of Spooky Pooky Creations. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
If you think tea cosies are quaint, then consider this: Your original tea cosy (or cozy if you’re in the US) could garner you AU$500 if it wins best of show in the World Tea Cosy Competition. The call … Read More ...
Peggy of NeedlePaint has a rockin tutorial for making personalized needlepoint Christmas ornaments. She follows up with another apt tute about quick stitches for filling the backgrounds when you need to complete a lot of ornaments in a hurry. … Read More ...
Here’s a brilliant idea from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More ...Every once in awhile we get a photo of one of you, newly tattooed with an Urban Threads design. Like the idea, but not the commitment? Craft up some tattoo tights,
Joetta Maue gives us a little tour of the Textile Art Center‘s new headquarters. So cool! Joetta will be teaching her Autobiographical Embroidery class there in October. Go to her blog post to see more photos of the new … Read More ...
