Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses has added two versions of the spider-web rose to her cream-and-white CQ project. The top photo is the silk-ribbon version, which is much more familiar to me. The lower photo is the same technique executed … Read More ...
Bridal tatting
Linda S. Davies (aka Tattyhead) is tatting a bridal bouquet! Lucky, lucky bride! See Linda’s blog.… Read More ...
Free chart: Tiny piglet
This little piggee totally made me squeal! Get the chart for this tiny character (free for your personal use) from designer sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog.… Read More ...
Take a class from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle fame has two online classes coming up. Sharon’s blog says,
… Read More ...Encrusted Crazy Quilting starts September 24th. Encrusted Crazy Quilting offers students the opportunity to learn how to piece, develop and heavily hand embellish a crazy quilt
Realism = No symmetrical flowers!
As I browsed through Annies Crazy World just now, I had one of those lightbulb moments.
Her latest work includes a band of gorgeous silk-ribbon flowers. They’re truly lovely and the ideal touch for this piece — an embellishment I’d … Read More ...
Free charts — French!
Charts for three lovely cross-stitch designs are available free from the French embroidery-shop site www.broderie.net. Get the charts, and while you’re on the site, look around at some of the sweet projects available for purchase. You can use … Read More ...
Inspiration: SophieAngele
Oooooooooooooooo, yeaaaaaahhhhh. MrXStitch‘s Craftster Pick of the Week is this portrait of Adam Lambert created by SophieAngele. (Being from Arkansas, I have a soft spot for this year’s American Idol winner, Kris Allen. But no one can deny … Read More ...
Free CQ block: Many Happy Days
Janet Stauffacher (Nostalgic NeedleART) is sharing the pattern and image for her Many Happy Days crazy-quilt block. She says, “Print this block onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your … Read More ...
Tutorial: Daisy stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is a variation of the eyelet stitch called daisy stitch. Lovely! See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered felt mobile
Mollie of Wild Olive has come up with another adorable embroidery project that is simple enough for a child to try and challenging enough for a veteran stitcher to enjoy. See Mollie’s tute for this ice-cream-cone mobile.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt-appliqued sachet
Melissa Crowe (aka Checkout Girl) shows us how to create a sachet with a charming little corsage of bright felt appliques. See the tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Baumcat
I’m still laughing. Baumcat calls this work of needleart a doodle. No, seriously! Her blog notes, “Saturday’s doodles of an overgrown old barn…8 x 10; free-hand on the machine.” See more incredible doodles on the Baumcat blog.… Read More ...
Free charts from Happy Threads
Happy Threads makes me happy, indeed. The anonymous designer and blog owner is offering 18 charts of original contemporary designs for cross-stitch or needlepoint. And these charts are free for your personal use! The lovely pansy bookmark shown here is … Read More ...
Brilliant: Bead-berries
As if this tufted titmouse weren’t fabulous enough already, The Lone Beader has gone and added bead berries to his supporting branch. I would have used lots of the same kind of bead. Maybe you would have, too. Now we … Read More ...
Gorgeously simple beaded flowers
This gorgeously simple CQ seam treatment made me gasp. Look at the beaded flowers! Annie Whitsed combined a couple of pearl drops, a bugle bead, and a seed bead with elegant results. The project currently in my hoop will be … Read More ...