Sara of creative jewish mom has given us tutorials for her fabric flowers and for making the flowers into napkin rings. Now she shows us how to turn the napkin rings into a gorgeous chair-back garland. Wouldn’t a couple of … Read More ...
Stitch realistic SRE leaves
Di van Niekerk shares a tip for taming silk-ribbon leaves and shaping them realistically. Go to her blog post for the lowdown.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well … Read More ...
Tutorial: Thread-wrapped mat
Rachel of Lines Across My Face is sharing instructions for wrapping a mat in embroidery thread. If you’re like me, you have a whole drawerful of odd skeins of thread from estate and yard sales. What a perfect and practical … Read More ...
In reprint: The Found Object in Textile Art
Cas Holmes sent us the heads-up that her book, The Found Object in Textile Art, which was published in 2010, is already being reprinted in the UK. The book’s synopsis notes,
… Read More ...Textile artists have always used found objects, both for
Free October calendar
This month’s cute free desktop calendar is available now from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs. Get the download.… Read More ...
Learn about Schwalm whitework
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares photos of the work of her reader Jana. The tablerunner Jana created is, as Mary points out, a masterpiece of Schwalm whitework. You can see lots more photos and learn a bit … Read More ...
Embroidery Tutorial: Embroidered felt flowers
Bronwyn of Red Brolly shares her patterns and technique for making these charming stitched felt flowers. They’re great, she says, “for displays, bouquets, brooches, hat pins and decorating your bags and purses.” A more detailed tute is forthcoming, but you … Read More ...
Inspiration: Joetta Maue
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. So it is especially fitting that Joetta Maue has shared an open letter to a friend who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The letter combines Joetta’s words with images of her embroidered works … Read More ...
Free pattern: Chewbacca softie
The free pattern for this adorable Chewbacca softie is ready for you at draw! pilgrim. Stitch up a few for the little (or big) Star Wars fans on your Christmas list. Get the pattern. He is the perfect … Read More ...
Inspiration: Teasemade
Teasemade lets us peek at her young spotted woodpecker in progress. Applique, embroidery, quilting. So lovely. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexie needlebook
Fiona of Designs by Fee shows us step-by-step how to create this sweet little hexie needlebook. A perfect gift for a stitchy friend — perhaps with a monogram or a bit of embroidered embellishment on the cover? Go to Fiona’s … Read More ...
A leafy Tiny World
This image made me squeal out loud. Inspired I’m sure by the motif on the teacup, Mimi Kirchner created a Tiny World pin cushion with a little leaf-roofed fairy home. Happy happy joy joy! See more of Mimi’s creations at … Read More ...
Inspiration: The Scoop, Score and Deal
This little art quilt is so beautifully crafted. And the story behind it is so sweet. See Conni‘s post at The Scoop, Score and Deal to learn the details.… Read More ...
Enter The Art of Fiber
The Workhouse Arts Center of Lorton, Virginia, USA, will present The Art of Fiber, a national juried exhibition, November 23 through December 31, 2011. The announcement notes, “This call is for all fiber mediums including wearable art, sculpture, 2D pieces, … Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Blossom hair clip
Faith of ordinary mommy design shares the pattern and tutorial for this sweet felt-applique and embroidery hair clip. This would be fun to wear any day. And it might be the perfect finishing touch for your young one’s holiday outfit. … Read More ...