Mary Corbet is posting a series on Lefkara lace, traditional drawn-thread work from Cyprus. You’re going to enjoy this! Go to Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog.… Read More ...
Janet’s new needlepoint site
Janet Perry has done it again. The needlepoint goddess has created another new site, this time focusing on her beloved needlepoint plaids. She says,
… Read More ...I have gathered up my information and handy order forms as well as some new plaid
Get Nicole’s furry fox
Here’s a nifty note from Nicole of Follow the White Bunny:
… Read More ...Last week I added a new pattern to the shop. It’s 10 (!) pages and it’s called ‘Forty Winks Fox’ . The pattern also includes an extensive ‘how
Listen to MrXStitch
Our beloved Jamie Chalmers (MrXStitch) has gone all new-media on us. Yea! He sent me this sweet note:
… Read More ...I wanted to borrow a moment of your time to tell you about Stitching n Junk, the new podcast
Free desktop calendar from JMD Designs
June’s free desktop calendar from Janet Davies of JMD Designs is available now. Go grab it!… Read More ...
Free applique design: Dad
This month, the Words of Inspiration & Celebration BOM project — free from Victoriana Quilt Designs — salutes Dad. Use this design to make a comfy pillow for your special guy, make it the focal block of a custom lap … Read More ...
Celebrate Urban Threads’ birthday!
Here’s juicy news from the Urban Threads newsletter:
… Read More ...Urban Threads is two years old! …We’re having a par-tahy, and you’re invited! In addition to this week’s new designs, we’ve got a birthday sale for ya, a new round of
Inspiration: Racaire
Racaire, a student and practitioner of ancient needlework techniques, applied traditional needlelace to her blackberry cover — the perfect blend of old and new. See more on Racaire’s blog.… Read More ...
A look at modern goldwork
Rachel of VirtuoSew Adventures shares her experiences and samples from a course in modern goldwork that she took from Tracy Franklin. Rachel says,
… Read More ...The difference between this course and a Traditional Goldwork course was that Tracy was less concerned
Tutorial: Buttonhole herringbone stitch
This week’s TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog is buttonhole herringbone stitch. Learn how to do it.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Coloring lace
Shawkl of crazy-quilting fame lets us in on her technique for hand-coloring lace. See her thorough tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Framing in a hoop
Bookwormbethie shares her technique for framing needlework in a hoop. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Ribbon braid
Learn how to make gorgeous ribbon braid from Kenneth King over on Threads blog. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Italian-style tassels
Jeanine in Canada of Italian Needlework blog shows us how to make Italian-style tassels to add the finishing touch to placemats or other handmade items. See the tute.… Read More ...
Get this free calendar
SharonB‘s free desktop calendar image for June is available now. Adorn your computer screen with SharonB’s awesome stitchery. Get the free image from Pin Tangle blog.… Read More ...
