Lynn B of Happiness is Cross Stitching is giving away one of her sumptuous little felt brooches embellished with spiderweb roses and seed beads. You know you want this! Go to her blog post to enter before July 31.… Read More ...
Stitch some holiday party dresses
Corinne of so september is celebrating Christmas in July with a new pattern set of wee holiday dresses, Jingle Belles. She says, “These patterns are (hopefully) reminiscent of those gorgeous miniature gowns that always make little girls sparkle and shine … Read More ...
Persephone arises from the…trash
I am blown away by a series of bodices created by Gina of Fan My Flame for an upcoming presentation. Look closely at this masterpiece, Persephone’s Bodice, in which “The twisted leaves and pomegranate brooch show how Persephone is tied … Read More ...
Inspiration: Silly BooDilly
The Silly BooDilly handmade some gorgeous paper and then added hand weaving and stitching. Beautiful! I am totally stealing her idea for card fronts and small framed works. See more photos at her blog post.… Read More ...
Make a two-faced doll
I’m probably revealing my age, but one of my favorite toys as a child was a little doll that was two in one. There was a head on each end, and by flipping the long skirt you could reveal one … Read More ...
Win Alma Stoller bracelets
If you think Alma Stoller‘s fabric beads are gorgeous, just check out her new bracelets! Purchase the tutorial through her Etsy shop and make some for yourself. Or win a set!! Go to her blog post to enter before … Read More ...
Carry your lipstick in style
These gorgeous little reticules were created by Viv of Hen’s Teeth mostly of vintage embroidery, lace, and appliques. What could be more perfect for a bride or her mother on that special day. See more at her blog post. … Read More ...
A Keepsake Family Portrait To Stitch
Prepare to embark on a heartwarming journey of creativity and sentimentality with a truly special craft idea – the Handprint Embroidery Keepsake! Picture a unique “family portrait” delicately crafted with superimposed outlines of the hands of Dad, Mom, and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Basketweave goldwork
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows an unusually padded technique for basketweave goldwork. She notes that, if you’re not into goldwork, the technique works equally well with regular embroidery threads. Check out the tute.… Read More ...
For stitch artists down-under
If you’re a Southern Hemisphere stitcher, you’ll want to get in on this traveling exhibition. Go to the site for details. And thanks so much to Erica Spinks of Creative Dabbling for sharing the announcement.… Read More ...
A buggy design
I thought I already had the maximum possible love for Feed Dog. And then he did this: a felt-applique square based on a Charley Harper design. Be still my heart! See more at Feed Dog’s post.… Read More ...
Stitch your own iPhone cover
Check this out!!! You can stitch a custom cover for your iPhone!!! The kits, available online from Connect Design, include the perforated cover, some design charts, floss, and a needle–and sell for US$18.00. Go to the listing to find … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bird softie
Lolly Chops shares a pattern and tutorial for a sweet birdie with unlimited possibilities for variations and embellishments. Go to her blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Contemporary filet darning
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs walks us step-by-step through a contemporary filet darning interpretation of her seahorse design. I think the dimensional border she created is as beautiful as the central motif. Go to her blog post to see … Read More ...
Stitch on the beach!
Amy of Amy Stitches sent us the heads-up about an awesome-sounding stitching retreat taking place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (USA), in October. The event’s site says,
… Read More ...We are going to have a great year in 2011!!! As usual, we