Needle Work

Mark your calendar for July 1. That’s the release date for Janet Perry‘s first e-book, Patchwork Blocks for Needlepoint & Cross Stitch. (An incredible bargain at US $5!) While you’re waiting to download the book of about 50 … Read More ...

This made my heart flutter: Fine art from appliqued yo-yos. Yes! This work is by Ruth Singer and is included in an exhibition of her art at Galanthus Gallery in Herefordshire, UK. Find out more from Ruth’s blog, Mantua Maker… Read More ...

Martha of Martha’s Tatting Blog gives us the heads-up about Palmetto TatDays in Winnsboro, SC, USA, September 11-12, where she’ll be teaching these lovely projects. Find out more about Martha’s classes from her blog. Or go directly to the … Read More ...

Sarajessica of Cross Me Not is sharing her original pattern for this cross-stitch umbrella. You need a wee red bumbershoot!! Get the chart.… Read More ...

Here’s the latest CQ foundation block from Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART. Isn’t it…well…darling! Janet says,

Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your crazy quilt block

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us an elegant yet simple embroidery fill using seed stitch to “take the background further back” and make the focal element stand out more. Get the details.… Read More ...

Jude Hill‘s needlework is so beautiful — and original — it makes me ache. Here’s a new piece in her new medium-sized mini-quilt group, somewhere Under the rainbow. She says it will be available on Etsy “with the new … Read More ...

In a guest post on Bernina Blog, Nancy Bednar shows off a gorgeous table runner she created using the Bernina 830’s Endless Embroidery feature. See the post.… Read More ...

Cynthia of Cyn Stitches advises:

The Calloway Gardens School of Needle Arts has just finalized the details of the course descriptions for the classes that will be offered in January, 2010.

Not only will there be 13 days of needlework

Paper artist Donna Downey has created the most beautiful apron ever. Seriously. I can sneak it into my blog because it incorporates some magical embroidery and poetry-applique. But it’s so much more than that — a translation of Donna’s … Read More ...

Ooooooooooo. It’s possible to make yo-yos from newspaper. Think of the artistic (and fun) possibilities! Find out how from Zakka Life.… Read More ...

This needlework tidbit is so delicious, I almost want to eat it. Annica of Fabulous Threads whipped up a needlefelted confection in luscious colors, frosted it machine stitching, and topped it off with French knot sprinkles. See more on Annica’s … Read More ...

Connie G. Barwick, cross-stitch editor at About.com designed this sweet sampler and is sharing it with her readers. She says,

The…pattern uses a good number of specialty stitches. It will be a fun project for learning some new stitches if