Art, patterns and techniques
I’m excited to tell you that Carina Envoldsen-Harris has published a new e-book, Stitching Borders and Beyond. She says,
… Read More ...Stitching Borders is a collection of 12 stitches, some are border-type stitches and a few are isolated stitches. I want
Wouldn’t you love to get a free kit for this cross-stitch butterfly fairy designed by Erin Ewer? Yiotas XStitch is giving one away! Go to the site to enter before June 30.… Read More ...
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 ...
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Don’t miss Sister Diane‘s guide to making gorgeous needlepoint pendants from…you guessed it…plastic canvas! You go, Diane! See the tute on CraftyPod blog.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need plastic canvas supplies, … Read More ...
Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive shows us an easy way to add a bit of stitched embellishment to a wood frame. See the tute.… Read More ...
See those little needlewoven walkways in Laura Wasilowski’s art quilt? Laura steps us through her technique over on her Artfabrik blog. See the tute.… Read More ...
I love Rachel Hobson‘s brain. Our space-loving friend, while watching an IMAX film about the Hubble telescope and astronaut John Grunsfeld, was inspired to commit this bit of zenlike philosophy to stitch. You have to read the whole story. … Read More ...
Kenneth King has posted a tutorial on the Threads blog for making this gorgeous ribbon chrysanthemum. The version he demos is pretty huge. “It’s somewhat extravagant,” he says, “suitable for trimming hats, or as a finishing touch on an evening … Read More ...
Di van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited in South Africa included this tidbit in her latest newsflash:
… Read More ...I thought it would be appropriate during this special time, as the host country of the World Cup, to give you a gorgeous African
The conflict between Sublime Stitching and Urban Threads has been resolved. Please read the Urban Threads statement and the Sublime Stitching statement. Peace rocks! And so do the designs produced by these awesome companies.… Read More ...
The Urban Threads newsletter announces:
… Read More ...Just in time for Father’s Day, here’s a new freebie: the Dad tattoo! It’s a fun design to embellish gifts for rockin’ dads, of course, but we’ll bet you know a little punk or
Fendi — the totally upscale bag designer — is offering a DIY kit. Net-a-Porter.com says,
… Read More ...Master the art of self-expression with Fendi’s wonderfully innovative take on their iconic Baguette. This DIY embroidery kit and sheer natural woven raffia shoulder bag
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog is seeking guest bloggers. She says,
… Read More ...If you stitch, if you write about needlework or textiles on a blog, if you have a hand-made enterprise for needlework-related goods (like an Etsy or Artfire
