Cynthia of Cyn Stitches advises:
… Read More ...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
Papery Donna creates the most beautiful apron
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 ...
Stitching + paper: Newspaper yo-yos
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 ...
Inspiration: Annica of Fabulous Threads
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 ...
Free chart: Be kind
Connie G. Barwick, cross-stitch editor at About.com designed this sweet sampler and is sharing it with her readers. She says,
… Read More ...The…pattern uses a good number of specialty stitches. It will be a fun project for learning some new stitches if
Free chart: Bargello trees ornament
Now is the time to get your winter holiday stitching done, and Bargello Needlepoint is making the decisions easy for us with a beautiful series of ornaments. This week’s offering is a trio of Christmas trees. Get the free chart… Read More ...
Win a tote from doe-c-doe
Stitchers are hot, and we know it! So what could be a more perfect carryall for your embroidery projects and supplies than one of these tote bags. Doe-c-doe is giving away these two bags plus two others that are just … Read More ...
Clearance sale at Country Bumpkin
Australian needlework publisher Country Bumpkin is having a huge clearance sale with up to 50% off books, 35% off magazines, 40% off patterns, and 60% off fabrics. Find out more.… Read More ...
Free chart: Little ducky
Stitch up this sweet ducky for a wee one in your life. The design is by Maria Kelly, and the chart is free from The Chart Shop. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Birthday celebration at Crafts Unlimited
Di van Niekerk is celebrating the 21st birthday of Crafts Unlimited with lots of goodies for her customers. In addition to a 21%-off sale on the company’s best-selling designs, Di is offering this beautiful Memories design with every order. Find … Read More ...
Birthday bash at Urban Threads
Check out this excellent news from Karline of Urban Threads:
… Read More ...Urban Threads is giving away a bunch of crafty goodies in honor of our first birthday! To celebrate the awesome community of stitchers who are helping this collection of
Tutorial: Oriental stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is Oriental stitch. The instructional post says,
… Read More ...The Oriental stitch is a fantastic background stitch and a great stitch for filling in large areas. It is a Milanese-type stitch comprised of two
Embroidery floss basics
A new post on Needlework Tips & Techniques explains embroidery floss basics: how many strands to use, how to separate strands, how to begin, how to fasten off, and how to keep flosses organized. Beginners, in particular, will want to … Read More ...
Free pattern: fairy wonderland
Stop by Tangarang blog to download this adorable free hand-embroidery pattern.… Read More ...
Giveaway from Janet Perry
Post a little story about your first needlepoint project, and be entered to win a selection of threads from Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint. Go to Janet’s blog to enter before July 15.… Read More ...