The SWAKembroidery.com newsletter says,
… Read More ...Want to know some great tips and techniques for embroidering on towels?…Michelle of Abigail Michelle Designs shares some time-tested tips for how to do this!
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How to use waste canvas
Emily of On Awesome Avenue has some great tips for working with waste canvas. Go see.… Read More ...
Sale: Dollhouse miniatures from Janet Granger
There’s a sale going on at Janet Granger‘s web site. She says,
… Read More ...I have been clearing out my storeroom, and came across a few items that just have to go, so I have added them to the Sale Bargains
Join the TAST 2 challenge!
TAST 2 is about to begin over on SharonB‘s blog, Pin Tangle. She says,
… Read More ...TAST stands for Take a Stitch Tuesday. Each week on Tuesday I will take a stitch and suggest people experiment with it, push it
Tutorial: Hairpin lace
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is running a four-part series on creating hairpin lace. Here are the links so far:
Part 1: The Loom
Part 2: Crocheting the Strips
Part 3: Joining the Strips
Keep an eye on Wee Folk … Read More ...
Free bargello patterns for St. Patrick’s Day
Bargello Love (of Bargello Needlepoint blog) points us to eight free bargello patterns with St. Patrick’s Day themes. She says, “Many of the patterns are cross stitch designs, but are definitely suitable for Bargello needlepoint.” Go to her post for … Read More ...
Embroidery’s divine history (and some free patterns)
Grab a cup of your preferred beverage and settle in to enjoy the latest installment on DMC Thread’s blog. Spokesperson “Emma Broidery” says, “I thought it would be interesting to take a step back and examine the history of needlework, … Read More ...
Free vintage embroidery patterns
Maureen (of Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions) is sharing a vintage catalog of embroidery designs — 13 pages of these beautiful patterns! Go to Maureen’s blog to download the booklet.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Herringbone beadwork
To celebrate the first anniversary of her blog, Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas is treating us to a tutorial for bead embroidery based on herringbone stitch. Lovely! See the tute. Congratulations and thank you, Lakshmi, for a great … Read More ...
Free charts: Color square in cross-stitch or needlepoint
Last Friday, Charlie of Happy Threads shared this bright, cheerful cross-stitch pattern. She said, “[It] is really an experiment. It’s a color square instead of a color wheel. It’s actually my interpretation of the color wheel. It’s a bit of … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cover a button with a French-knot sheep
I’m still in love with the teeny tiny French-knot sheep created by Sam Gillespie (Incy Wincy Stitches). So I’m thrilled to see that she has posted a double tutorial on feeling stitchy. First Sam shows us how to … Read More ...
A freebie for foxy crafters
This week’s Urban Threads newsletter says,
… Read More ...Treat yourself to a fun little design on us! This Crafty Like a Fox design will be adorable on project totes, tees and hoodies, and plenty more. Consider it a little “just because” celebration
Free patterns and charts: Hearts
Love and hearts never go out of style. So even though St. Valentine’s Day is over for this year, here are a few more free patterns to add to your stash:
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Embroidery is a centuries-old craft that is often overlooked. It is a very slow paced craft, and can take hours to complete a single piece. However, the history behind embroidery is very important.
The origins of embroidery date back to … Read More ...
Inspiration: Katie Baird
In my other life, I create collages that are an odd combination of paper and needle arts. I’ve always suspected that Katie Baird of Katie Eats Cake was a kindred spirit. When this little work of hers popped up on … Read More ...
