Every time I see DeriDolls pop up in my blog reader, I get excited. Deriana‘s art dolls totally knock me out. Here are some of my recent favorites.
(1) Mona Lisa
(2) Anne Boleyn, complete with executioner and … Read More ...
Inspiration: Roxy Creations
Rachel of Roxy Creations is already in the fall spirit (so to speak). She says,
… Read More ...These cute little ghosts can hang around the house and keep you company on Halloween. They are made with different antique Italian linens and hand
More CQ giveaway madness
Crazy Quilting International is on a quest for more followers. If you choose to follow, you not only will receive all the benefits of CQ news, information, and ideas issuing from this great organization, but also you’ll have a chance … Read More ...
Giveaway: CQ delights
Don’t miss the great giveaway on Gerry Krueger‘s Older Rose blog. Prize 1 is one of Gerry’s elegant high-rise pincushions. (I don’t think I could stand to stick pins in it. It could stand around in my studio for … Read More ...
Free charts: Abécédaire automnal
French cross-stitcher Thiarlou has started a new free-chart series. This time she’s creating an autumn alphabet. Go to the first chart. And be sure to bookmark her Les grilles de Thiarlou blog so you can enjoy the whole series.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Long split stitch
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread tells how she got the perfect silk-thread effect on this leaf. She says, “I used a long split stitch on the leaves where the width of the leaf was too wide to use satin stitch. … Read More ...
Free chart: Plastic Canvas teacher gift
Make this sweet plastic-canvas brooch for a teacher or apple-lover in your life. The pattern is free from FreePatterns.com.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need plastic canvas supplies, we highly recommend Annie’s … Read More ...
Tutorial: Long-and-short stitch
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas gives us an “Indian version of long and short stitch.” See her video tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: All the Beautiful Things
This embroidery by Loreta of All the Beautiful Things makes my heart go pitter-patter. See more on her blog post.… Read More ...
ZOMG! It’s free!
Here’s a great freebie from Urban Threads. UT’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...This fun doodly design is available in two sizes in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats, FREE through Sunday, Aug. 29. Just add the
Have you tried River Silks?
Reader Roberta Allen sent us this glowing recommendation for River Silks Ribbon:
… Read More ...This is the best silk ribbon for embroidery and needlework I’ve found. Not only are the colors beautiful, but the ribbon is extremely durable. I can thread it
You have to enter to win
We’re giving away two copies of Jane Dunnewold’s Art Cloth at 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time) on August 31. Go to the original blog post to enter.… Read More ...
How to enlarge a needlepoint canvas
What if your needlepoint canvas is too small? Maybe you need it to be just a bit bigger to fit a frame you love, or to be the right proportions for a pillow front. Janet Perry to the rescue. So … Read More ...
Marie Antoinette vs. that other blonde
Heather Louise of The Doll Farm blog proclaims, “Eat my cake, Barbie!” Yes! Rock on!… Read More ...
What is CQI?
Cathy K answers the question, “What is Crazy Quilting International?” If you love crazy quilting, you’ll want to find out. See Cathy’s blog post.… Read More ...
