Misafir (Ruth) Geldi of Crafting Istanbul has posted photos of a Turkish arts and crafts exhibition she attended in June. You’ll want to see this marvelous stitchery. Ruth says,
… Read More ...The pieces I am showing you in this post are all
Tutorial: Ruched ribbon flower
Learn how to make this versatile ruched ribbon flower from Nikki, In Stitches. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free cross-stitch chart: Postcard girl
Oh. My. Goodness.
This lovely image from an antique postcard has been charted for cross-stitch and is offered free for your personal use on mes petits bricolages et mes chats. If you stitch up this design, I would love … Read More ...
Free chart: Vive l’automne
Welcome fall the French way with this charming chart from Les Fils d’Helene blog. The design is free for your personal use! Get the chart.… Read More ...
Orbs to Boobie Balls. Who’s in?
Tammy Gilley created these funtastic colorful orbs for this year’s Artfiberfest. Just looking at them makes me so happy. But as I studied them again today, it dawned on me: We should adapt this design to be used somehow with … Read More ...
Try knitting yarns for needlepoint
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint points out that some knitting yarns are well suited to needlepoint and are a deliciously economical option, since the yardage of knitting skeins is far greater than the yardage of stitching skeins. Let Janet … Read More ...
Tutorial: Beaded stockings
Get the high-end, trendy look so popular recently on the runways — at thrift-store prices. Bead your own lace stockings! Park & Cube tells you how. See the tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Amy Adams
This kingfisher by Amy Adams makes me sing. See more of Amy’s work on her LucyKate Crafts blog.… Read More ...
Do’s and don’ts of bargello
Make it easy on yourself. Follow the excellent Do’s and Don’ts on Bargello Needlepoint blog.… Read More ...
Free e-course for needlepoint beginners
You know about Janet Perry‘s free e-course for needlepoint beginners, right? Back in April, Janet said,
… Read More ...Many people who learn needlepoint, myself included, teach themselves. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it does mean that you end
How to embroider on a softy
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog offers some great tips for embroidering on a softy. This approach would work as perfectly on a stuffed Christmas ornament as it does on a felt Easter egg. I’m definitely trying this. Get … Read More ...
Free pattern: Good news
On this day of remembrance, enjoy this chart of the words of a girl who hoped and believed in humanity, even amid the horrors of World War II. The chart is free for your personal use from Tanya, The … Read More ...
Penny-rug joy
Tracey of giggleface studios blog is trying her hand at Little Peeps Penny Rug by Wooden Spool Designs. The hard-boiled eggs around the border made me laugh out loud. Adorable. See the post. Or buy the pattern for … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted edging
Crazy Mom Tats is sharing the pattern for this delicate edging. It’s perfect for dressing up this t-shirt, but it would work well in many other applications, too. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Sylvia K
Oh, my goodness. Look at this bitty aquarium stitched by Sylvia K of Sylvia blog. The blog text is German, so you may need to use a screen translator. But, really, the photos speak for themselves. Doesn’t this make you … Read More ...