Needle Work

Get a head start on a handmade Father’s Day gift. This fishing design for machine embroidery is free from Brother and Sewforless.com. There’s also a free pattern for a gadget bag – the perfect canvas for this manly embellishment. … Read More ...

Click over to Dog-Daisy Chains and get a closer look at these delicious tidbits. Their creator, Jackie, says, “I have long wanted to combine my usual technique of stitched velvet, with felt…These are only trial pieces…They may yet be brooches.” … Read More ...

An adorable idea from mairuru. She says,

It rains today. And it will rain tomorrow too. So, I made teru teru bozu pouch. Teru teru bozy is a little doll made of white paper or fabric that we hang

There’s been a lot of activity on the inchie scene lately. Inchies are 1″x1″ works of art, most often composed of fabrics and stitches. The Lone Beader has, in her inimitable way, taken inchies to the next level by beading … Read More ...

Yes! Mimi Kirchner‘s pattern is now available for her Tiny World pincushion. She says,

This PDF pattern is 21 page and includes pattern templates, written instructions and over 40 step-by-step photographs. Supplies needed for this project include- a tea

Mirela has posted a tutorial on Instructables that shows us step by step how to embellish a garment with simulated needle felting. Mirela uses free-motion embroidery over natural fibers to create a nontraditional applique. Get all the details.… Read More ...

I’m fascinated by this project that Becky Stern found in Craftzine.com‘s flickr pool. Contributor NewandDifferent is embroidering on wood! I’m not brave enough to attempt needlework on hardwood. But you may find me hanging around the model-airplane section of … Read More ...

Wow. Look what Rachel of Cornflower Blue Studio is doing with French knots! You can see more of her work. Just go to the blog. And click on the images to see close-ups.… Read More ...

These felt bon-bon rings are a hand-stitcher’s dream. They work up quickly and can be personalized in infinite ways. Start stitching now for end-of-year teacher gifts or party favors. See the tutorial on Julie Collings‘ blog, the adventures of … Read More ...

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this design, Woodcut Rose, for your personal use. The chart is suitable for needlepoint or cross-stitch. Janet says, “It’s small, about 40 stitches by 50 stitches, so it’s small enough to make … Read More ...

Each time Megan Ileana posts new work of embroidered art, I get excited all over again. Go see the latest uploads on her blog, Threadbare, and be inspired.… Read More ...