Art, patterns and techniques
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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 … Read More ...
(1) Cut the Cake by Cheryl Fall of About.com
(2) Pinwheel Quilt Block Pin Cushion from Nuts About Needlepoint
(3) Nine Berlinwork-inspired designs by Star via Nuts About Needlepoint
(4) Kilim pillow pattern by Stan Taylor via Craft Stew
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Dig this announcement from C&T Publishing Blog:
… Read More ...Our new iPhone App, Judith Baker Montano’s Embroidery & Crazy Quilt Stitch Guide — Beginner’s, is now available for $4.99 on the iTunes App Store.
There are more than 50 basic
Lauren Davis (Crooked Sister) has posted her first tutorial, and it’s a winner. She shows us how to embroider a greeting card — a craft so dear to my heart! See the tute.… Read More ...
Janet Perry gives the lowdown on Berlinwork — a needlepoint fad of the 1830s and 40s. Get the details from Janet’s post on Nuts About Needlepoint blog.… Read More ...
Mary Corbet‘s latest advice for caring for fine needlework is going to send stitchers running to veterinary supply stores and agri co-ops. Find out how and why Mary uses and recommends Orvus — a horse shampoo — from her … Read More ...
Sarah Whittle demos chain stitch, a versatile basic that belongs in every embroiderer’s repertoire. See the tute.… Read More ...
Oh, my goodness. Look what Bascom Hogue has been up to. He rocks so hard. See more on his Cottonwood Diner blog post.… Read More ...
Patricia Eaton of Bird Nest on the Ground is showing off a technique that I have to try! She creates backgrounds for embroidered scenes by painting quilt batting. The surface cuddles up to the stitching in much the same … Read More ...
Here’s a great freebie from Di van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited. Di says,
… Read More ...The Country Meadow series is always popular with embroiderers, and this month, I have a lovely gift for you to download for your collection. Print the
I was pretty happy and excited about Aubrey Longley-Cook‘s Fireworks series. And then I spotted his Fuel Fossil works. Now I don’t know whether to be happy or sad. But, either way, I love Aubrey’s brain. See more on … Read More ...
Martha Stewart might have the most creative staff in the world. I love The Crafts Dept. blog, where Martha’s staffers post snippets about what’s going on in their world. For Martha’s birthday recently, the summer interns created handmade cards for … Read More ...
I’m still laughing. Deadlyknitshade posted the following on Crafty Crafty:
… Read More ...A lonely egg sitting in its egg cup slowly cooling while you’re waiting for your toast to cook. It’s a tragic part of many a morning and quite frankly
Rachel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus is publishing a series of online interviews with members of TAFA, The Textile and Fiber Art List. This week, she’s featuring Valerie Hearder of African Threads. Rachel says,
… Read More ...Valerie Hearder is both a working
