Art, patterns and techniques
Reader Matthias Arndt writes:
… Read More ...Embroidery software for Apple Macintosh computers is still rare, but things are changing. Relatively new are two plugins to view and search embroidery designs with Mac OS X 10.5: StitchBuddy-QL shows designs as icons in the
Does this guy look like your husband…dad…grandpa? If so, you still have time to stitch him onto a tie or greeting card for Father’s Day. The chart — designed by Jenny Barton — is free from The Chart Shop at … Read More ...
Sharon Bennett writes:
My latest Craft template book is just out and available from Amazon – just in time for Fathers day projects =) packed with over 400 templates to use as a guide in general crafting.
I can definitely … Read More ...
Don’t miss Helen Gibb‘s latest giveaway. She says,
… Read More ...Anyone who purchases a Ribbon Catalog during the months of June, July and August will be automatically placed in a drawing to win $25 in free ribbons. The winner
Leena of Creativeinstincts blog tells us a bit about Indian customs and shows us how to create a bag for an Indian-style lunch — complete with a sweet hand-embroidered decorative band. Now that’s lunching in style. See the tute.… Read More ...
Calamity Kim has revised her tutorial for Fold & Twist Fabric Roses in response to reader questions. It’s better than ever. See the tute.… Read More ...
TipNut is adding to her treasure chest of free, vintage kitchen-embroidery patterns with Tomatoes & Pots. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
If you’re a Wild Olive fan, you’ll want to see the interview of Mollie Johanson by kittykill on feeling stitchy. And if you’re not a fan yet, you will be after you read the interview! See the post.… Read More ...
I’ve long been in love with the crochet-encased stones of needle artist Margaret Oomen (resurrection fern). Now I’m thrilled to see a bit of embroidery creeping into her work. Watch her blog for daily inspiration. Really.… Read More ...
Don’t miss Mary Corbet‘s tutorial for drawn-thread work on gingham fabric. You’ll love Mary’s “twist” on the topic. See the tute on Needle ‘n’ Thread.… Read More ...
Bargello Love says,
… Read More ...Unlike other needlepoint stitches, the Bargello stitch with its long and somewhat loose effect can cause a problem when anchoring the first stitch of a needlepoint project. The best way to solve the problem is to use
This week’s free embroidery pattern at doe-c-doe includes three frames and two alphabets for your monogramming pleasure. And while you’re over there, be sure to take a gander at the precious birdie brooch that doe made for her friend Wendi. … Read More ...
Kristi of Stitchy Stitcherson blog is using French knots to represent the cherries in an embroidered pie! I’m sooooooo copying her the first chance I get. Inspired and adorable. See the details (and more photos) on Kristi’s blog.… Read More ...
Check out this needle-weaving experiment by Lin Moon (Purple Fan) for SharonB‘s Stitch Explorer Challenge. What a perfect use of the stitch technique. Moreover, I adore the concept of the sun holding a cloud mask. Brilliant! … Read More ...
