Needle Work

Karline of Urban Threads gives us this heads-up:

When I first started paying attention to machine embroidery, I assumed it wasn’t … you know … *creative* enough for my taste. You just push the button and let the computer do

Here’s some news from Helen Gibb Ribbonwork:

All orders placed on our website through  May 11th that include the Ribbon Catalogue will be eligible for our drawing* of  free ribbons. On May 20th we’ll have the drawing, and announce one

You’ll love this week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com: sweet Springtime Bloom designed by Sue Page. Get the chart.… Read More ...

If you’re new to silk-ribbon embroidery, how can you know what type and size of needle is best for the different widths of ribbon? Luckily, Embroidery-Methods.com provides a handy cheat sheet. See the blog post.… Read More ...

Arlee of Albedo Design Journal is sharing this original image, which begs to be stitched! Get the design.… Read More ...

This week’s free vintage embroidery pattern from doe-c-doe is a sweet birdie just right for springtime. Get the pattern. And while you’re there, check out the phenomenal appliqued and embroidered cuckoo clock designed by doe-c-doe. Wow!… Read More ...

Go to lovestitches’ blog to enter for a chance to win this perfectly embroidered and super-cute wall art.… Read More ...

Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive blog is celebrating Earth Day by sharing her original pattern for a happy, loved Earth. Go to her blog to download the free image.… Read More ...

My posts my be a bit scanty over the next couple of days. And I’m expecting to have to take a break altogether from Thursday through Tuesday. Why would I do such a thing?! It’s good news: My youngest daughter … Read More ...

The second in Bargello Needlepoint‘s series on color theory shows how to apply a monochromatic color scheme to bargello. See the post.… Read More ...

This delicious work is the creation of the multi-talented and incredibly prolific Calamity Kim. See more. And if you’re not already a fan, you should add Kim’s blog to your reader. Really.… Read More ...

This lovely beaded ladybug is The Lone Beader‘s idea of a little project you can do when you have only a couple of hours available for crafting. And she even shows us how. Her post isn’t a full tutorial, … Read More ...

Jon of Jon’s Thread Escapade blog is sharing some tips for creating tatting diagrams using drawing software. See the post.… Read More ...