KERRYKATIECAKES teaches us Deerfield Herringbone Stitch, a simple but effective seam treatment for crazy quilting or other hand-embroidery applications. See the tute.… Read More ...
Two new Hanukkah felt crafts
Creative Jewish Mom Sara Rivka shares two more family crafts with perfect holiday timing. First she shows us how to make felt change purses for gelt — chocolate money prized by Jewish children. See the purse tute. Then she … Read More ...
Get to know Cheryl Fall
I’m a daily reader of Cheryl Fall‘s needlepoint blog over on About.com. So I was thrilled to learn a bit more about her from Janet Perry‘s designer profile. I’m just knocked out that someone with Cheryl’s background … Read More ...
Inspiration: Betz White
Mom, are you reading this? If so, please make me one of these for Christmas. This Breafast in Bed Pillow by Betz White is from her book Warm Fuzzies. Felt up some old wool sweaters, cut, applique, embroider a bit. … Read More ...
How to stitch hay
Anne Stradal (The Cape Stitcher) has the perfect technique for suggesting hay in needlepoint: Stitch with raffia! She explains why and how. See her post.… Read More ...
Learn about Art Nouveau lace
You’ll love John Hopper‘s thoughts and photos on Art Nouveau lace patterns over on The Textile Blog. Wouldn’t you love to get your hands on these samples! See the post.… Read More ...
Free patterns and charts
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. … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: New Year
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are … Read More ...
Folk art upcycled
Mary Stanley of Art Spirit blog is recycling an abandoned old log-cabin quilt top into little house ornaments that will touch the heart of any folk-art lover. I love this idea. The original quilter’s work gets a whole new lifespan … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bobbinwork notecards
Bonnie Lyn McCaffery has posted a tutorial on Bernina Blog for creating these beautiful notecards that incorporate bobbinwork embroidery. The techniques are simple; the results are stunning. See the tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: A christening gown for generations
Don’t miss Mary Corbet‘s article describing a contemporary heirloom christening set created by reader Carol DuVall for her best friend’s grandchild. I cannot imagine how many hours went into creating these exquisite keepsakes. You’ll love all the photos. See … Read More ...
Now open: Happy Threads online shop
I’ve been loving the free cross-stitch and needlepoint patterns from Happy Threads. So I was thrilled to hear that Charlie, the designer behind the Happy Threads name, has opened an online chart shop. She says,
… Read More ...The Shop profiles
Win a “big bunch of awesome” from UT
Karline of Urban Threads gives this heads-up:
… Read More ...Urban Threads is giving away a big bunch of awesome just in time for Christmas! Let UT know what crafty rules you’ve broken this year, and enter to win a black furry “Naughty”
Tutorial: Roumanian Leaf stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is Roumanian Leaf, “a nice stand-alone stitch [that] would also make for an interesting background.” See the tute.… Read More ...