(1) Elliot Stitch (needlepoint) from Needlepoint Study Hall
(2) 27 needlepoint video tutes from Needlepoint Now on YouTube (via Janet Perry, Nuts About Needlepoint)
(3) Satin stitch from Hugs from Helen
(4) Basic hardanger stitches from Embroidery.com on YouTube (via … Read More ...
Free charts: Bookmarks
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 ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Book review: Love Stitching
Jan Constantine, author of Love Stitching, says,
… Read More ...Colour is something I’ve never been afraid of and I take great delight in using bright and contrasting colours for my bold applique embroideries…This book is filled with an eclectic mix of
Tutorial: Needlepoint threads
Enjoy Emma’s Needlepoint 101 series on DMCThread’s Blog. This week’s lesson: Selecting threads for needlepoint. Go to the tute.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly. … Read More ...
Attend EGA’s Flamingo Fandango
The Kreinik Thread Blog shared a brochure for the meeting of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America this September in Naples, Florida. I intended to take a quick glance and got caught up for at least a half-hour. Dozens of opportunities … Read More ...
Join the Magic Feather Project
You know how much I love Jude Hill‘s feathers. So you’ll understand how thrilled I am that, as usual, Jude has transformed a little stitchy experiment into an opportunity for education, community, and philanthropy. She has started The … Read More ...
Help TAFA get a grant: VOTE
Rachel Biel, founder of the Textile and Fiber Art List, announces,
… Read More ...We are finalists for a $1,000 small business grant from Idea Cafe! I applied on behalf of TAFA, hoping that we could use this money to help
Inspiration: Janet Granger
Janet Granger stitched this handbag from a design by Susan O’Connor of Australia. Every stitch is lovely. And the stumpwork berries make me squirm with delight. Go to her blog post for a clickable photo that can be enlarged for … Read More ...
New work from Joetta Maue
Stitch artist Joetta Maue has updated her website in anticipation of an exhibit opening tomorrow. I found lots of work in her refreshed gallery that I haven’t seen before. Delicious! Check out her site.… Read More ...
Inspiration: TiLT’s Creations
I heart the sketchy machine embroideries by TiLT’s Creations. See more at her blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitched cards
Allison of Little Lovelies walks us through the steps of creating hand-stitched greeting cards like these cuties. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Bernina-stitched inchies
If you liked the machine-embroidered inchies by Annette of Thread Addict, you will love her new post. It walks you through the process of creating these little works on a Bernina with Artista V5 software. See the tute.… Read More ...
Needleart on the runway
Susan Elliott focuses her needleartist eye on the fall haute couture collection of Elie Saab, which is lavished with applique, embroidery, and beading. Enjoy Susan’s commentary and see lots more photos at her Plays with Needles blog post.… Read More ...