Don’t miss Arlee Barr‘s article on hippie embroidery and its comeback over on MrXStitch. Oh, the nostalgia. I remember a Christmas in the early 1970s when I embroidered a chambray work shirt for each member of my family. … Read More ...
Mimi’s fantasy islands
Oh. My. Goodness. You’ve seen Mimi Kirchner‘s Tiny Worlds — bitty landscapes in teacups. Well, Mimi has now pushed past precious pastoral scenes to create fantasy islands! I’m enthralled. See more photos on Mimi’s blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorials: Funky fiber trees
Artgirlz Tracy and Allison Stillwell have some groovy ideas for funky fiber-art holiday trees. Enjoy the photos and tutes on their blog post.… Read More ...
HEN launches NEEDLE
The first issue of NEEDLE e-zine is live. The inaugural issue of this publication from the Hand Embroidery Network includes features about a number of fiber art luminaries, stories of projects and trends, pieces on topics from quilting to stumpwork, … Read More ...
Fishy felt finery
kay susan of S’Mockery Sm’Art created these adorable fish ornaments for her friend Tarni. She says,
… Read More ...They are wet felted first, then finished off with a hand felting needle…Tarni called them ‘singing fish’ and says she is planning to put
Free chart: Plastic Canvas topped gift box
Connie G. Barwick, cross-stitch editor for About.com, has a gift-wrap idea that is a gift in itself. She decorated the top of a paper mache box with a hardanger design stitched on plastic canvas and attached with decorative thumb … Read More ...
Free tat pattern: The Queen’s Feet
TotusMel has an early holiday giftie for us: She’s sharing her pattern for The Queen’s Feet — Barefoot Sandals. So pretty! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
20 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 plenty … Read More ...
Donna Downey sews
Donna Downey has revealed her newest mixed-media apron. I just love it when Donna stitches! Read about it and see more photos.… Read More ...
Allie’s ribbon cornflower
Allison Aller has posted the latest block in her reinterpretation of an antique floral crazy-quilt. This one features a ribbon cornflower — beautiful! See Allie’s post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Rolled roses
Queenly Things shares a pattern and tutorial for making sweet rolled roses from “old blankies, moth-eaten sweaters and whatever other scrumptiousness [she] could find.” Fabulous idea for using up scraps and offcuts. See the tute.
Many thanks to craftapalooza… Read More ...
Tutorial: Parisian Stripe stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is Parisian Stripe. See the tute.… Read More ...
Gotta love Global Warming
Robin Atkins of Beadlust shares photos and gives a bit of the details behind her brother Thom‘s spectacular mixed-media quilt, Global Warming. For example, Robin says,
… Read More ...Thom fell in love with some turquoise disc beads and envisioned them as
Susan Lenz’ Blues Chapel is on exhibit through January 6
Needleart innovator Susan Lenz installed her collection Blues Chapel at the Greater Denton Arts Council, where it will be exhibited through January 6. Morgan Walker of North Texas Daily wrote,
… Read More ...“Tapestry in Blue,” a mixed media quilt, honors 24 early
Temporarily out of service…
I live in the USA. So it is my duty to cook (and eat!) as much as possible over the next couple of days in thanksgiving for my many blessings. I’m starting now! But I’ll be back Friday to … Read More ...