Art, patterns and techniques
Heads-up! Urban Threads is having a giveaway free-for-all! Karline says,
… Read More ...Urban Threads is celebrating April Fools’ Day with a very real giveaway! You could win a $50 gift certificate for Urban Threads’ stylin’ designs (machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital
Look what Janet Granger has been stitching: tiny dollhouse foot stools. See more (including info about ordering kits) at Janet’s post.… Read More ...
Enjoy some needlepoint forensics at Mary Corbet‘s Needle ‘n’ Thread. There is much to be learned from Mary’s dissection of a decorative needlepoint egg. And there’s a reward at the end: a pattern for an egg softie to … Read More ...
Tricia-Rennea has sketched up some precious seasonal images for us. She’s calling them “coloring pages,” but as usual they would make excellent embroidery patterns (for personal use only, of course). Get the images.… Read More ...
Hanna Andersson of iHanna’s Blog shares an outstanding collection of links to textile-art-related videos that we can view on the web. You’ll want to see all of these shows! Go to the list.… Read More ...
Here’s a most excellent heads-up from The Crafts Dept. at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia:
… Read More ...Can’t make it to NYC for Stitch Fest? You can still join in the fun by following our live Twitter feed direct from the event on
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas shows us how to complete shaded buttonhole stitch. She explains, “In this variation, most of the thread comes to the surface of the fabric.” See the photo tutorial. Or see the stitch in … Read More ...
Aimee Ray, author of Doodle Stitching, offers encouragement and a simple lesson to beginners on her blog, little dear tracks. She says,
… Read More ...I’m going to start posting more embroidery tutorials [Ed. note: YEA!], and I thought
SharonB‘s free desktop calendar for April is available now at Pin Tangle blog. Just look at that luscious crazy-quilting! Go grab it.… Read More ...
Don’t miss TAST week 5 — knotted buttonhole stitch — over on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog. See the tute.… 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 ...
TattingChic is celebrating her blogaversary by giving away a copy of Learn to Tat by Janette Baker plus a shuttle and some thread so you can put the book to use right away. To be eligible, you must have a … Read More ...
You can turn a photo or artwork into a needlepoint pattern.
This original article was updated to include relevant and working links.
Creating embroidered designs from your own images is a great way to customize your pastime and provide unique … Read More ...
Here’s a gift from Di van Niekerk of Crafting Unlimited: a sweet illustration that is timed perfectly for northern-hemisphere stitchers. Di’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Titled Ever Watchful Sentries, this lovely painting by Serena Shaw is just perfect for embroidery, quilting,
April’s free desktop calendar featuring the stitching of Janet M. Davies is ready and waiting for you at the JMD Designs web site. Go get it.… Read More ...
