Check out the latest stitch tutorials at Hand Embroidery Network. Love-love-love their colorful samples! Go to the network’s blog.… Read More ...
Winter comes to Mimi’s world
Mimi Kirchner‘s artsy yet oh-so-huggable dolls are preparing for a frigid winter! See more on Mimi’s blog, Doll.… Read More ...
Be a part of Project Night Night
Please consider contributing your creative talents, or your cash, or both to Project Night Night, which comforts homeless children.
Many thanks to Diane Gilleland of CraftyPod for sharing this information.… Read More ...
Join the 2010 Bead Journal Project
Have you been following the spectacular work produced for the past two years’ Bead Journal Projects and daydreaming about participating? Well, the time has come to join in the fun. Registration begins October 15 for the new Bead Journal Project … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted necklace
Heather Johnston (The Tarnished Tatter) is sharing her original pattern for this dainty necklace. Wouldn’t this piece be lovely on a bride! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
The best embroidered tree ever
When I found this image on the blog of JO in NZ, I screamed a little. Yes. It is a Christmas tree made up of bullion knots!! The ornaments on the tree are Swarovski crystals. Brilliant! Literally. And so … Read More ...
New from HEN: Embroidery patterns
A post on the blog of the Hand Embroidery Network says,
… Read More ...We would like to announce the launch of our new hand embroidery patterns to be sold via our new HEN Etsy Shop. Our pattern designs are hand drawn and
Free Christmas and Halloween Embroidery Patterns
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free Christmas … Read More ...
Inspiration: Astulabee
Sometimes astulabee’s work makes me so happy that my eyes tear up. Like today. See more photos of this little guy on the astulabee blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Goldwork/couching
Be sure to stop by Ruth O’Leary‘s blog to check out her progress on the St. Cuthbert’s Banner project. In her most recent post, she lets us look over her shoulder as she outlines the cross motif with goldwork, … Read More ...
Free pattern series: Bloomin’ Marvellous
Didn’t you love Kelly Fletcher‘s series of Jacobean leaves? Well, she’s back with a new series she’s calling Bloomin’ Marvelous. She says,
… Read More ...Each design will fit neatly into a 4×4″ square, or about 10x10cm. So the plan is to
Free chart: Peace ornament
I want to stitch up a bunch of Connie G. Barwick‘s peace ornaments for the coming holiday season. Connie says,
… Read More ...No matter what religion or belief system you follow, the concept of peace is a fairly universal one. This
Inspiration: Syko
These little house ornaments are the work of Kajsa Wikman (aka syko). She says,
… Read More ...I find it challenging and quite stimulating for the creativity to look at a fabric that is clearly from a particular time and see it
Giveaway: Edward and Lilly brooches
Rebecca of Edward and Lilly is giving away three of these adorable hand-stitched brooches. Go to the blog to enter before midnight, Friday, October 9.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Stitchy Stitcherson
Kristi of Stitchy Stitcherson blog stitched this colorful sugar skull using a pattern from Jenny Hart’s new book, Embroidered Effects. Her special touch? She says,
… Read More ...With the exception of the french knots around the eyes, the white parts are done