Don’t miss part 2 of Tenar‘s lessons on freestyle weaving. This one demonstrates how to use a cardboard loom. See the post.… Read More ...
Free alphabet for hand embroidery
Renee of Sibling Craftery is sharing her original alphabet for hand embroidery. Yes! Get the pattern.
Put embroidered letters on anything unique you’ve crafted to add a personal touch to it. It’s a personal and genuine approach to make that … Read More ...
How-to series: Adapting needlepoint
Have you been watching Thread Medley‘s series on how to adapt needlepoint? If not, go catch up. You’ll love it.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Liz Kueneke
MrXStitch introduces us to Liz Kueneke…
… Read More ...…an artist who works with communities to help them understand their neighborhood through participatory embroidery…The participants add value to the embroidered maps with their own experiences. It provides a social history to the
Patriotic machine embroidery
If you live in the USA, today is the day to download these free designs by Vicky of VK Digitizing for SWAKembroidery.com. Get the eagle. Get “defend her.”
Looking for more patriotic Embroidery Designs? Check our previous Patriotic Embroidery… Read More ...
Free patterns: Floral motifs
doe-c-doe is sharing these sweet floral motifs from her collection of vintage embroidery patterns. Get them from her blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tatting + beads
LadyShuttleMaker of Tatting Tales points out that you get a completely different look if you add beads to the core thread as opposed to the working thread. See her tutorial with an abundance of excellent photos to learn both options … Read More ...
Free chart: Summer Day 1776
Here’s a lovely gift from Tanya (aka The Sampler Girl). She’s sharing her original chart for a small sampler commemorating the USA’s Independence Day. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Premiere: Ebooks from Janet Perry
The first two needlework ebooks from Janet Perry are now available! Janet says,
… Read More ...I’m so excited about them both because they represent an affordable way to buy needlepoint projects as well as great ways to use material you already have
How-to: Scotch checker stitch
Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint blog gives us instructions and excellent illustrations for doing Scotch checker stitch. See the post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Kasuthi embroidery
You’ll love the guest tutorial on Mary Corbet‘s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Jayashree walks us through the Indian embroidery technique known as Kasuthi, a geometric style that results in lovely works such as this one. Get the tute.… Read More ...
More inspiration from Ivory Blush Roses
This is an Altoid tin. No, really! Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses beautifies everything she touches, including household debris such as old CDs and Altoid tins. Go see.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Samantha Fields
Holy mackeroly! Samantha Fields embroiders on walls! See Joetta Maue‘s review of her work (and more photos!) on Hello Craft.… Read More ...
Embroidery challenge: Tiny flowers
Needlework Tips & Techniques not only demonstrates simple embroidery stitches for small flowers but also invites you to show off your practice composition. The site says,
… Read More ...Use my ideas, or come up with your own. Don’t worry about finding a
Free pattern: Terrible Lizard
July’s free embroidery pattern from Andrea Zuill of Badbird’s blog is this Terrible Lizard. He’s so cute, I’m sure that roar is just a bluff. Get the pattern.… Read More ...