Art, patterns and techniques
I’m giving away my review copy of Woven Treasures: One-of-a-kind Bags with Folk Weaving Techniques by Sara Lamb from Interweave Press. See the review.
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It’s giveaway day on Needlework News. Publishers send us wonderful craft books to review, and it seems only fair to share the wealth with you!
First up is Freestyle Machine Embroidery: Techniques and Inspiration for Fiber Art by Carol Shinn … Read More ...
Here’s a perfect introduction to weaving, combining art and practicality while teaching all the basics. Sara Lamb’s Woven Treasures: One-of-a-kind Bags with Folk Weaving Techniques
walks you through everything you need to know. Tools and supplies. The various kinds of … Read More ...
Trumpeter Books has my sincere gratitude for publishing its Make Good : Crafts + Life series, Japanese craft books produced in English for the first time. As the publisher says, “The books in this new series offer unique projects, beautiful … Read More ...
The arrival of this book in my house provoked squealing, jumping, and uninhibited happy dancing. Not from me; from my manga- and anime-loving daughter! Don’t get me wrong: This colorful book full of lively needlework designs made my heart sing. … Read More ...
Interweave Press has done it again! On a cuteness scale of 1 to 10, the projects in this book rate at least a 12. You’ll enjoy every page of Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy: 60 Motifs to Stitch Everywhere
. Interweave … Read More ...
Here’s the perfect holiday gift for your stitchy friends: A Rainbow of Stitches
. As the subtitle notes, it covers embroidery and cross-stitch basics and includes more than 1,000 motifs and 80 projects. It’s not exactly a stitch encyclopedia — … Read More ...
I admit it: I’m a miniature fanatic. I have a 1:12 dollhouse. I love all things small — the tinier the better — especially miniature needlework. So I am crazy for Anja’s Dollhouse, a hobby site where Anja displays … Read More ...
Looking for a beautiful little gift that you can tuck inside a Christmas card? Whip up some of Crazy Mom Tats‘ simple bookmarks. She offers the free pattern in three variations — from fluffy to plain (left to right … Read More ...
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 ...
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More ...
The dimensional applique of this quilt absolutely takes my breath away! The piece was posted by BDcouture and is the work of her mother, Liliane D., based on art by Gaelle Boissonnard. Brava!
Dimensional applique is just that, applique … Read More ...
Enjoy John Hopper‘s short history of Russian embroidery on The Textile Blog. He says,
… Read More ...It is difficult to see a definite framework for style and pattern as there are so many regional variations within a country the size
Kandra and Renee of Sibling Craftery are celebrating their first blogaversary with a blow-out giveaway! Prizes include gorgeous fabric scraps, DMS floss, stitchable tea towels, and a copy of Embroidered Effects by Jenny Hart. Go to the blog post to … Read More ...
Here’s a surprising element from SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching Sampler. She says,
… Read More ...It is a little sampler that is a section in its own right. This area was an experiment with plastic shirt buttons as I was