Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik shows how to turn a sharp corner with outline stitch. See her tute.… Read More ...
Learn embroidery basics
Enjoy the latest instalment of Embroidery Basics by Mollie Johanson (Wild Olive). Mollie’s photos are awesome, and she really knows how to explain this stuff. Go to her post.… Read More ...
Relax your hands
Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint offers a tip for relieving needlework stress in your hands. See her post.… Read More ...
Enjoy StitchPunk blog
Urban Threads has given its blog a big refresh and a new name: StitchPunk. You’ll love the new design, and the focus is still on stitching with an edge. Check it out.
And while you’re there, enjoy the story … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hot-Wire dragonfly
Pat Winter (Pat Winter Gatherings) created this gorgeous crazy-quilt embellishment using Kreinik’s new Hot-Wire thread. The resulting dragonfly may look as complicated as it is beautiful, but Pat’s technique is totally doable. See the tute.… Read More ...
Stitch along with Heidi and feeling stitchy
Heidi of Digital Misfit is this month’s guest artist for feeling stitchy’s stitch-along! Go to the feeling stitchy post to get Heidi’s free pattern.… Read More ...
Raffle for TAFA
Rachel Biel is working hard to raise funds to support a new website for TAFA, The Textile and Fiber Art List. She says,
… Read More ...We’re having TAFA’s first event during the Quilt Show here in Paducah: http://www.tafalist.com/p/tafa-market.html I am hoping to
Tutorial: French knots
Zoe of The Making Spot has posted a rockin tute for French knots. If you haven’t yet tried this stitch — or if it frustrates you — be sure to see the tips that follow the instructions. See the tute… Read More ...
New dollhouse-size sampler
Here’s news about a new miniature sampler design from Janet Granger‘s blog. She says,
… Read More ...This design is featured in the latest edition of Dolls House World magazine (the May issue, number 224, which is on sale during April 2011).
New designs from JMD
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has released instructions for Eva Owl in contemporary schwalm and whitework! Go to her blog post for April 1 for the links.
Janet says, “30% of monetary sales from this website until the1st … Read More ...
WINNERS: Needlework News Helping Japan Auctions
Sincere thanks to everyone who bid on CraftGossip’s Helping Japan auctions! I can’t wait to hear the total amount raised by CraftGossip for the Salvation Army’s relief efforts in Japan.
While we’re waiting for the total, here are the winners … Read More ...
Tutorial: Silk-ribbon lavender
Carol Daisy of Silk Ribbon Embroidery shows us how to stitch sweet lavender flowers. See the tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported European silk Embroidery … Read More ...
Make a spring bouquet that will last
Kimara of Wee Folk Art has treats for us! Her blog post says,
… Read More ...Here is a peek at our Spring Bouquet. Tomorrow, we will post the directions on how to make your own, AND Wednesday, we will be hosting a
The mystery of embroidered eggs
Holy smokes! Look what Mary Corbet found: ribbon embroidery on eggshells! Really. Stitched right through the shells. How? Read more and see more photos at Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post.… Read More ...
Learn about DMC Threads
Get a rundown of DMC embroidery threads at the DMC Thread’s Blog. The post notes, “Threads are the single most important part of any needlework project, and there are so many choices…not just color choices, but threads … Read More ...