Jenny Ryan of Sew Darn Cute fame has posted a tutorial on Apartment Therapy for spiffing up an old lamp with a bit of paint and an embroidered shade. The simplicity of her running-stitch embellishment is no doubt beautiful when … Read More ...
Photo tutorial for advanced tatting
Marilee of Yarnplayer Arts blog has come up with another of her “fanatical messing around and not normal tatting” techniques, and you’re going to love it. She says she has “solved the mystery of how to produce Victorian Sets (also … Read More ...
Help Mimi decide
Mimi Kirchner received such a hearty response to her first doll pattern that she’s thinking about sharing more. She’s taking a survey to help her decide which pattern to produce next. Help her out and take the poll.… Read More ...
Enter Cecile’s postcard challenge
Cecile of Unique Stitching posted an exciting challenge. She says,
… Read More ...I have a short, quick and easy challenge for those who want to contribute but don’t have a lot of time – The Forty Day Floral Fantasy Postcard Frenzy. ·
Last-minute stitchery
Connie G. Barwick, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, has put together a list of quick, free Easter projects. Take a little break from preparations today to stitch one up. See the list.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Poetry cuffs
Check out these poetry textile cuffs by Cathy Cullis of November Moon blog. Great idea, excellent execution.… Read More ...
Free embroidery pattern: Little Dutch girl
The last time I repeated the word “Dutch” in reference to a pattern like this, a reader from the Netherlands dropped me an outraged note. We non-Dutch know that people don’t actually dress this way in the Netherlands. But this … Read More ...
Giveaway for baby
If there’s a baby (or baby shower) in your future, be sure to get in on the latest giveaway at The Baby Gardner. The blog says,
… Read More ...This week’s giveaway is our Bluebird Blanket for Baby. Bundle the little one
New guide to stabilizer
Embroidery-methods.com has published a new guide, Which machine embroidery stabilizer to use? Check it out!
If you still want more check out these Machine Embroidery patterns on Etsy.… Read More ...
Video tute: Needle tatting
Oooooooooo! Now you can watch Pamela l(aka TotusMel) needle tat! See the video tute on her blog!… Read More ...
Giveaway: Carina’s first pattern
Carina of feeling stitchy fame has just released her first embroidery pattern, and it’s precious. She says,
… Read More ...It’s a special little world, drifting along in a cloud. Fairies live there, I think. In little smurf-like houses; colourful toadstools. Maybe they
Great wads of free embroidery patterns
Look what’s tucked away in a corner of knitting-and.com: a huge list of links to free embroidery patterns! I would never have thought to look there! I’m so glad Patty of Pip Stitch was on top of this … Read More ...
Happy Easter from Di van Niekerk
Di van Niekerk offers this Easter gift to readers — a sweet image that is perfect for embroidered embellishment. Get the free image. Or if you prefer, the image and fibers are available in kit form from Di’s Crafts … Read More ...
Machine embroidery from your sewing machine
Karline of Urban Threads shares this tidbit:
… Read More ...“Scribbles” embroidery has become a popular style at Urban Threads. Our newest tutorial shows you how to replicate the look with ANY design — with a regular sewing machine! Combine freemotion embroidery techniques
Holy Hogwarts!
There’s a huge list of free Harry-Potter-related needlework patterns at The Leaky Cauldron. See the list; get the patterns.
Many thanks to Connie of About.com’s cross-stitch blog for pointing out this link.… Read More ...