Needle Work

Jude Hill explains how she created these stuffed dots (hint: needleturn applique) on the what if blog. See the post.… Read More ...

The pattern for this sweet, sleepy cat is free for your personal use from Paula Storm. Yes! Get the pattern.

And many thanks to Deepa of This and That for pointing out this great find.… Read More ...

Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas demonstrates using herringbone stitch as a fill stitch. She says this easy stitch is appropriate for beginners. See the tute.… Read More ...

I got a sweet note from Meri of Agulhas da Meri blog suggesting that I feature Karen Ruane‘s lovely work on Contemporary Embroidery blog. Meri says,

Exquisite embroidery! It is worth a detailed observation, I think.

I couldn’t agree … Read More ...

I’ve seen versions of this Victorian toy many times, but I never knew it has a special name: thaumatrope. The disk has an image of a bird on one side and a cage on the other. Spin the disk and … Read More ...

Jane Eborall is sharing her pattern for this beautiful beaded lanyard. Go get it!… Read More ...

You have to get in on Mary Corbet‘s latest free instructional series! She’s teaching long-and-short stitch shading on her blog, Needle ‘n’ Thread. You can easily catch up by reading the preview and supply post and get started … Read More ...

floresita of feeling stitchy found this rockin retro cross-stitch in gableknits‘ flickr stream. As it turns out, the chart is free for your personal use! Go to feeling stitchy for the link.… Read More ...

Oh, my goodness. This bluebird is so sweet, so tiny. I love him so hard! Of course he is one of sarajessica‘s tiny cross-stitch creations. Get the free chart from Cross Me Not blog.… Read More ...

sudukc uses random-stitch needlepoint to create the illusion of animal fur and similar textures. And she’s sharing her secrets! See how she does it.

What is the definition of Random Stitch Embroidery? Random stitch embroidery concentrates on color effects … Read More ...

Holy mackeroly! Here’s your chance to take classes from and do three needlepoint projects with stitching expert Janet Perry — all the while enjoying an Alaskan cruise! Is that a dream vacation or what! Get the details from Janet’s blog… Read More ...

Robin Atkins of Beadlust has revealed her Bead Journal Project for July, and you have to see it! The tribute to her dad incorporates what appears to be one of his neckties. The beading and stitching are exquisite, of course; … Read More ...

I get so excited when Elsa Mora feels like stitching. Check out the gorgeous applique, embroidery, and beadwork on this brooch. Such incredible detail on such a tiny canvas! This particular brooch has sold in Elsa’s Etsy shop, but … Read More ...