Here’s some rockin news from the makers of DIY Dish:
… Read More ...Kim and Kris are back with Season 2 of The DIY Dish. Episode One features Kris showing how to make a darling little owl pin cushion. The project concept
Art, patterns and techniques
Here’s some rockin news from the makers of DIY Dish:
… Read More ...Kim and Kris are back with Season 2 of The DIY Dish. Episode One features Kris showing how to make a darling little owl pin cushion. The project concept
Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs has posted a new applique-block design in her Words of Inspiration & Celebration series. This beautiful autumn block is timed perfectly for northern-hemisphere stitchers! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
I’m in love with the work of Johanna Wood of Metal, Cloth & Wood. Her unique handcrafted jewelry is young, clever, and well-designed — and incorporates embroidery! In a personal note, Johanna says,
… Read More ...I use free motion embroidery to decorate
Some of you have noticed that my posts have been sparse over the past couple of weeks. I sincerely appreciate your sweet notes of concern. I’m juggling a full-time job, my CraftGossip gig, and a small art business. Once in … Read More ...
The SWAKembroidery.com e-newsletter announces this great freebie:
… Read More ...Courtesy of Needle in a Haystack Embroidery and SWAKembroidery, we’re pleased to bring you a free tutorial on making a fall flange pillow. Here is what the designer shares..
“Autumn has to be
Country Bumpkin’s e-newsletter announces:
… Read More ...We have an absolutely amazing subscription offer for you where one lucky reader will be jetting off to Paris in February 2011 to attend Europe’s premier needlework event, L’Aiguille en Fete, with Susan O’Connor and Fiona
Digital Misfit of My Hiding Place in Cyber Space is sharing two adorable Kreepy Kid hand-embroidery patterns. Her blog says,
… Read More ...Foxy Felix is usually a sweet, lovable boy who loves camping and roasting marshmallows…but be careful. Felix can have a
Sibille Kreideweiss of Enchanting Threads Designs sent us a sweet note recommending The Stitchers’ Village web site. She says,
… Read More ...The Stitchers Village is a wonderful community about embroidery. There are plenty of shops to find, a forum for discussion, a
Ruth O’Leary has resumed work on the St. Cuthbert’s banner. Go to her blog to catch up on this historical embroidery project on velvet. Awesome.… Read More ...
The Busy Needle invites you to join in the Diabetes Tree Fundraiser. The blog explains,
… Read More ...Here is how it works:
1. All year long we take donations of handmade ornaments from around the country and around the world and
Things are hoppin over on Urban Threads.
Join in their first-ever scavenger hunt! Thirteen readers will win US$ 31.00 gift certificates. Get the details. Contest ends September 26.
And the UT e-newsletter clues us in on a sweet freebie:… Read More ...
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 ...
After taking Alma Stoller‘s fabric-bead class, Carmi of Carmi’s Art/Life World was inspired to create these beads from bits of vintage French jacquard ribbon. Luscious! See more — including the necklace Carmi made from the beads — on her … Read More ...
Catherine McEver of Stuff You Can’t Have has a brilliant idea for converting worn or stained clothing into funkwear: embroider it with mend writing. She says,
… Read More ...This embroidery strategy lets you get a word in edgewise by using the English
Kate of The Glass Mountain and lilipopo is giving away three copies of an original pattern, which she used to create these lovely embroideries. Go to her blog post to enter before September 26.… Read More ...