Does the word macrame give you a 70s flashback of hemp plant hangers? The craft is so much older, and so much more. You’ll enjoy the post about macrame by Jeanine in Canada on the Italian Needlework blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: String art
Ikyoto posted a tutorial on The New New that gave me a flashback to the 70s (yes, I’m that old) and got me excited about string art all over again. She took advantage of the existing stitch holes on this … Read More ...
Follow Mary’s tutes from start to finish
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog is organizing some of her fabulous stitch-tutorial series so they are easier for you to find and follow. Here are links to some of the primary posts:
Tutorial: Susan Lenz style
Remember Susan Lenz‘s gorgeous Windows series? Susan left a lovely comment on that post that I don’t want you to miss. She said,
… Read More ...These pieces were really fun to create and I plan on making more. In the
Janet’s May calendar is available
The free desktop calendar for May featuring lovely stitchery by Janet M. Davies is available now from JMD Designs. Go get it.… Read More ...
Get the Best of Happy Threads
Charlie of Happy Threads regularly posts adorable free patterns for cross-stitch and needlepoint. You know that, already — I point to each one I can find! So I’m excited to tell you that Charlie has put together a 30-page e-zine … Read More ...
Free ducks!
Here’s a sweet watercolor of ducklings, free (for personal use) from Di van Niekerk for you to print and frame or print to fabric and embellish. Get the design.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Anja Rieger Design
Remember when I told you about the new machine-embroidery-design site, Anja Rieger Design? Sonja and Anja are having a giveaway just for CraftGossip readers! Anja’s Chinese Zodiac set of designs is new on the website today. To enter for … Read More ...
Silk Ribbon Embroidery tutorial: Cosmos
Carol Daisy shows us how to stitch these beautiful silk-ribbon cosmos. I especially like her technique for creating the raised centers. See the tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons … Read More ...
Inspiration: Pin Pals
Wee cross-stitchery mounted on buttons, which are then attached to barrettes. Awwwwwwww. See more on the blog of the makers, Pin Pals.… Read More ...
Submit your unexpected embroidery to Hoopla
Your work could be in the new book that Leanne Prain is putting together for Arsenal Pulp Press. Leanne’s blog says,
… Read More ...Hoopla: The Art of Unexpected Embroidery rebels against the traditional notions of quaint embroidery with motifs of flowers and
NOT veggies
Really. These objects are not vegetables. They are stitch art. Wow. Go to Di Overton‘s Design Block blog for close-ups and links to more information about the art and the artists.… Read More ...
Jane Eborall hits 1,000
That’s right. Tatting maven Jane Eborall has just posted her 1,000th blog article! And to celebrate, she’s having a mystery giveaway. Her only hint: It’s pink. Go to Jane’s blog to see the rules and enter before 8:45 a.m. … Read More ...
Use waste canvas to stitch a grid
I love the grid of stitches on this crazy-quilt block by Allison Aller of Allie’s in Stitches. And I’m crazy about her two methods for using waste canvas to create a grid easily and accurately. Go see what Allie’s … Read More ...
Tutorial: Raised herringbone band
This week’s TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog is raised herringbone band. I know this sample looks a bit intimidating. But when you see Sharon’s instructions, you’ll snap your fingers and give it a try. I’m eager to … Read More ...
