Jan of Poppytalk says,
… Read More ...The handmade community is joining together to help a Virginia-based artist get her studio up and running again after she suffered a fire in her studio/handmade goods shop a few months ago. A site, Save the
Enter your SRE project to win $1180 in ribbons
News from Country Bumpkin for SRE enthusiasts:
… Read More ...Au ver à Soie and Inspirations are offering you the chance to win a complete set of silk ribbons valued at $1180. All you need to do is create a very small
New retail needlework show starts Thursday
If you like shopping on line (like me!), be sure to log on to The Needle Show Retail November 5 through 8. The site’s home page says
… Read More ...Our goal is to bring products to you from many different retailers and
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. With … Read More ...
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 ...
Sparkly couching for holiday projects
Here’s a beautiful stitch combo that practically demands to be used on your holiday projects. Imagine this sparkly couching in all golds or soft greens around the edge of a tree skirt or the cuff of a handmade stocking. SharonB… Read More ...
Goldwork in 3D
Ruth O’Leary explains how she made goldwork dodecahedrons. Whoa. These definitely are advanced techniques. It’s awesome, indeed, to get to peek into Ruth’s process. See her blog post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Neta Amir
Neta Amir creates the most incredible sock dolls. Ever. The combination of soft-sculpting and embroidery. The tiny accessories. You’ll be awed. Visit Neta’s site, Doll Stories.… Read More ...
A tiny maison in cross-stitch
Feast your eyes on la Maison de Mélusine de Josiane (the House of Mélusine de Josiane) from Les chroniques de Frimousse. Although I ran the page through a translator, I’m still not sure whether the blogger created this lovely … Read More ...
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Kirsty of kootoyoo cracks me up. Check out the glasses cases she created with expressive and appropriate emoticons as embellishment. Too cute! See the post.… Read More ...
Free tat pattern: Featherline Snowflake
Jon Yusoff shares her original pattern for this tatted Featherline Snowflake on Jon’s Tatting Patterns. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Christmas-y temari
Wouldn’t this gorgeous temari make a perfect Christmas ornament! Jane tells us more on her blog, World Embroideries.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Free patterns: 12 Days of Christmas
By popular request, Tricia-Rennea reprises her Twelve Days of Christmas line art, so perfect for embroidery. See all the free designs.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… 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. With … Read More ...
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 ...