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 ...
Get the latest on lace
Check out Lace News: Breaking News for the International Handmade Lace Community. You’ll find alerts about worthy eBay listings, notices about events and competitions, articles about lacemaking, and more. One recent article links to Lace News’ playlist on YouTube, … Read More ...
Interview with Karen Drayne
Cindy Ann Steiler of Mary’s Granddaughter has posted an interview with Karen Drayne, whose quirky needleart riffs on embroidery and crochet. Go to the post to read the interview and see lots more photos.… Read More ...
Free summer CS alphabet
Don’t forget about the summer alphabet series over on Blog di Gloria. Each letter has different art. Collect them all. Go to the latest post.… Read More ...
Free Wendi Gratz pattern
Enjoy the guest post by Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World over on We Love French Knots blog. And while you’re there, download this adorable design–free through August 12.… Read More ...
Mollie’s Giving Back Giveaway
Don’t miss the Giving Back Giveaway on Mollie Johanson‘s Wild Olive blog. The prizes–all wonderful–include this felt yoyo pendant with four interchangeable pendants. Wonderful! Go to her blog post to enter before August 13.… Read More ...
Great idea: Ornament hoops
Corinne of so september is working up shop wares in preparation for the holiday season. I’m not sure of her intentions for finishing these little shisha-based ornament stitcheries. I hope she’s planning to leave them framed in the hoops. Wouldn’t … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
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 ...
Book review: The Beaded Edge
The exquisite designs in The Beaded Edge
by Midori Nishida are perfect for finishing and embellishing needlework projects. Crazy-quilters, in particular, will go mad for these delicate, sumptuous adornments. If you don’t yet crochet, this book will motivate you to … Read More ...