My first adventure in embroidery as art is finished. This piece has been already purchased by an art collector.
Not surprising. Her story and her way of telling it are completely original. Her craftsmanship is divine. See … Read More ...
Tutorial: No-sew mums
Rachel of Lines Across My Face shares a tutorial for no-sew felt pompom mums. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
Semi-tutorial: Bean bags
Megan of The Crafty CPA shares her tree sketch and the link to the tutorial that inspired her four-seasons bean bags. She provides enough instructions for most stitchers to be able to create some on their own. Go to her … Read More ...
Inspiration: Sew Sweet Stitches
These little brooches by Sew Sweet Stitches are a fresh take on traditional patchwork. Felt applique and embroidery in rockin modern color combos. Check out her blog post.
Ed. note: Sew Sweet Stitches neither requested nor compensated this post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Snowman ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting continues her series of stash-busting handmade Christmas ornaments with this cute snowman. Check out her tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books … Read More ...
Opportunity: Artist in residence
From Fiber Art Calls for Entry:
… Read More ...Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee, WIThe Pfister Hotel’s Artist-In-Residence program features a working art studio and gallery and is open to hotel guests and visitors to enjoy. Long known for its expansive Victorian art
The Stitch and Thimble
Kelly Fletcher (materialistic) is self-publishing an embroidery e-zine! She says,
… Read More ...It’s a digital publication (in PDF format) called The Stitch and Thimble and it comes out four times a year. I’ve just loaded the fifth issue on to
A list that crafters can love
Wendy of The Crafter’s Apprentice is on a mission. She says,
… Read More ...I’m trying to make a masterlist of crafts…I’m adding to the list, putting in links to information, tutorials, free patterns, blogs etc. I’d love for your readers to see
Teaching opportunity for textile artists
If you live in or can visit Canada, you may be interested in this request for proposals from artists:
… Read More ...The Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles (MCCT) invites you to submit projects for workshops aimed at the general public for our
How to stitch texture
This art quilt by Deb H of Cold Feet Quilter is like a mini workshop in creating texture with needlework. Go to her post to see close-up photos of each amazing component.… Read More ...
Embroider with your sewing machine
Maddie Kertay posted a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! explaining the ins and outs of using your sewing machine’s built-in decorative stitches. And she winds up with a project that even a beginner can enjoy. Go to her post.… Read More ...
Win Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is celebrating exceeding 400 followers with a giveaway of Aimee Ray‘s Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection. Appropriate, the CD included with the book has 400+ designs you can resize and print. Go to Kathy’s blog … Read More ...
Recent stitch tutorials
Learn some stitches from these tutes:
(1) Whip stitch from The Trouble with Crafting
(2) Colonial knot (video) from We Love French Knots (scroll down to 9/8/11)… Read More ...
Recent tatting tutorials
Check out several new gems from Tatted Treasures:
(1) Is Your Shuttle Poking You?
(2) Putting Picots in their Place
(3) Starting with Two Threads and Hiding Ends Under Picots
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 ...