Art, patterns and techniques
Check out the rockin tutorial on Craftzine.com for building your own inkle loom. The guest post by Kristin Roach steps you through materials, tools, and construction with clear instructions and handy illustrations. She says,
… Read More ...I love the way woven straps
Bring flowers to life with some stitching tips and a long-and-short stitch tutorial from Yesteryear Embroideries. See her post.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Etsy seller Berene Campbell of Happy Sew Lucky is raising funds for breast-cancer research with sales of this original embroidery pattern. She says,
… Read More ...I designed this pattern for my friend Krista Hennebury’s team “Kickin’ Cancer with Creativity” in the Walk
Jackie of Dog-Daisy Chains departs from the usual abstract designs of her wool/velvet/embroidery brooches to create some wonderful seasonal works. See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook has started another circle quilt using a range of gorgeous embroidery techniques. She says,
… Read More ...I am using a gold spotted organza layered over various colors (10 different shades) of lame. The organza mutes the
Why am I sharing a paper freebie on the needlework blog? To me, these journaling templates–often used by scrapbookers–look like perfect embroidery patterns for frames. Use one to surround a wee image, a little quote, a favorite word. Frame it … Read More ...
Here’s a Halloween decoration that any needleworker can get behind. And the design and tutorial are free from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs! Janet made her little stitchery into a fridge magnet, and she has other display … Read More ...
Margreet of The Netherlands put her crazy-quilting skills to practical use when she created this lovely clock. Scroll through her Margreet’s Draadjespaleis blog to see the whole process.
And many thanks to reader Darlene Doerscher for pointing out this … Read More ...
Creative Chick Susan Sorrell has announced her fall needleart classes. Get the details from her blog post.… Read More ...
Have you thought about using knitting yarns for needlepoint? Janet Perry shares the do’s and don’ts. See her Nuts About Needlepoint post.… Read More ...
Even though they’re unfinished, these tidbits from Betty of primitivebettys are brilliant! Her idea: She will use the finished designs to top papier mache boxes. What a perfect little gift. See more at her blog post.
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Orna Willis has just announced a new online course: Dolci. Students will create eight needlepoint beads–little sweets, as the course name suggests. Orna’s blog says,
… Read More ...What sets these beads apart from other jewelry components I have created in the past,
I wish I could see Jeanne Williamson‘s amazing textile installation in person. Fence/Curtain 1.0 is “monoprinted, handpainted, stiffened and water resistant, and hand-cut fabric” attached to fencing with cable ties. Sturdy, mobile, accessible–perfect for display outdoors. Get all the … Read More ...
Karen Ruane of contemporary embroidery shares the technique behind this gorgeous piece in her first video! Check it out.… Read More ...
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread lets us look over her shoulder as she develops an embroidery pattern from a majolica pattern. It’s not as hard as it sounds. Hint: tracing paper. See her tute.… Read More ...