Art, patterns and techniques
Run over to Rayela’s Fiber Focus and check out Rachel Biel Taibi‘s latest imported treasures, Banjara patches. Rachel says,
… Read More ...These patches are wonderful as you can incorporate them into larger textiles, attach them to bags, jean jackets, hats, and
I never tire of Karen Ruane‘s work or her lovely blog, Contemporary Embroidery. Her creations are unique. And her photos are as exquisite as her needlework. If you haven’t visited her lately, go see what she’s been up … Read More ...
Brookelynn of Craftzine.com shares a pattern developed by artist Maria Merlino. Brookelyn says,
… Read More ...Maria Merlino, of Crochet Living, has transformed the peacock papercut into a fillet crochet pattern! Her work in crochet is creative and skillful, and she
Prudent Baby blog steps us through the making of an appliqued and embroidered clock built on a stretched painter’s canvas. The Tea Party Time idea is adorable, but it’s just the beginning of the possibilities available with applique and embroidery. … Read More ...
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 ...
Omg, omg, OMG!!! Go see the hand-stitched illustrations for Pocketful of Posies: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes by Salley Mavor of Wee Folk Studio. Mimi Kirchner of Doll blog got permission to post preliminary photos, which are absolutely joyous. … Read More ...
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas introduces Challah work, which she says “is nothing but ring knots.” The flowers in this sample were stitched with 12 strands of silk thread in the needle! Lakshmi promises a tutorial and some projects … Read More ...
Melissa Goodsell (One Crafty Mumma) created this awesome birthday badge for her daughter’s best friend. She says,
… Read More ...I used felt scraps and cut out a quick design by hand. I popped a small safety pin on the back
This seat cover makes me so happy, I want to run home and stitch one up for each of my dining room chairs! The technique is simple felt applique — totally accessible. But the concept and the colors make designer… Read More ...
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has a lovely freebie for us. Each month, she’s posting a desktop calendar that features her beautiful stitching. Get the November image.… Read More ...
These incredible stitcheries were created by Lisa Connolly and displayed at the Knitting and Stitch Show 2009 in London. If you’re as impressed and excited as I am by this work, I know you’ll want to follow her adventures; so … Read More ...
Janet Granger, maven of miniature needlepoint, has at last started a blog! Woohoo! Check it out.… Read More ...
The minuscule stitching on this sweet ornament was a lucky accident. Emily of On Awesome Avenue explains how it happened and how you can take advantage of her discovery to make your own tiny stitcheries. See the blog post.… Read More ...
Mary Corbet (Needle ‘n’ Thread) shares an experiment with and analysis of flat silk — everything you need to know about this lovely fiber — developed by her reader Ilke of the UK. Great information! Go see.… Read More ...
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing two new felt-applique block designs. So pretty! Get the birdie pattern. Get the cattail pattern.… Read More ...