Needle Work

Oh, my goodness! Look what Sister Diane has done now! She’s embroidering on perforated metal discs. I have a drawerful of these jewelry findings, which I purchased for a song from eBay, imagining that somehow I was going to bead … Read More ...

Birthine‘s embroidered button/brooches are such eye candy that I may have gained a few pounds just from ogling her flickr stream. Her huge stitching vocabulary (including petit point) and delicious color sense invite close inspection of each piece.… Read More ...

Nikki of Nikki, In Stitches blog is giving away a grab bag from her favorite needlepoint store in Cape May, New Jersey, Stitch by Stitch. Nikki says,

I have no idea what’s inside there.  I can only vouch for the

Thanks to a reader’s tip, I’ve discovered the blog Self-Guided Art Therapy. It is beautiful, tragic, amazing, empowering. In the words of host Kniterdone,

I believe in the the power of self-imposed art therapy. Take your problem, stab it with

I want to stitch this adorable tiny bee right this minute! Get the free chart from sarajessica’s blog, Cross Me Not.… Read More ...

Wee Folk Art is sharing the pattern for this funky and functional eyeglasses case. Get the pattern.… Read More ...

Rachel Hunnicutt‘s l’ennui makes me chuckle. A most effective use of boredom! See her blog, Cornflower Blue Studio.… Read More ...

Patty of Pip Stitch is back on line at last after her foot surgery. Yea!!! Today, she lets us peek over her shoulder at her work on Nicole’s Bunny Stitch A Long. I’m loving the texture on the squirrel’s … Read More ...

Connie G. Barwick, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, is sharing her original pattern for this sweet birdhouse, complete with a bluebird. Connie says,

The free Birdhouse and Flower Cross Stitch pattern reflects my love of birdwatching. Stitch it

Don’t miss the review and lovely photos of the work of UK needle artist Judith Lovatt over on the MrXStitch blog. See the post.… Read More ...

JO in NZ has put together a tutorial for Oglala stitch — a bead-embroidery technique that creates “ruffles.” Lovely. The many excellent photos make this lesson easy to follow. See the tute.… Read More ...

Wouldn’t a hand-made needlepoint rug look beautiful on your wall or floor! Before you attempt to make one, be sure to read Janet Perry‘s rug-making tips on Nuts About Needlepoint. You’ll appreciate her great advice. See Janet’s post… Read More ...

Oh, no! I forgot to tell you about Andrea Zuill‘s free embroidery pattern for August! But it’s not too late. Run over to her blog and download this awesome buffalo.… Read More ...