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 Hand Embroidery Patterns for All Skill Levels
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. With … 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 plenty … 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 ...
Free Christmas Needlework Patterns for Gifts and Décor
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 ...
Electronic embroidery is rockin
At least two examples of fabulous, conceptual electronic embroidery have cropped up on Craftzine.com lately.
(1) Becky Stern pointed out this dress design by Stijn Ossevoort that is “embellished with wind-sensitive electronic dandelions.” So lovely. And brilliant. See the post.… Read More ...
Enter the Mother Earth art-doll challenge
Cloth Paper Scissors magazine has issued a reader challenge that will be irresistable to doll artists. The call for entries says,
… Read More ...Create one mixed-media art doll representing your interpretation of “Mother Earth.” Your art doll may be made out of
Free pattern: Tatted beaded mini-cross necklace
TATBit Tats is sharing her original pattern for this beaded necklace that is perfect for someone on your Christmas list. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern … Read More ...