Brilliant! Why haven’t we been doing this all along? French knots are perfect for embroidering messages in Braille. Add another layer of meaning to your hand-stitched projects! See the rockin tutorial over on Urban Threads.… Read More ...
Button up!
Let’s suppose that your blog has been featured right here on CraftGossip. (It could happen. I’m always looking for new bloggers and interesting posts to share with CG Needlework readers!)
And let’s assume that you want the whole world to … Read More ...
Free embroidery pattern: Scrolly Medallion
Here’s a new, free hand-embroidery pattern from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. For suggestions about completing and using the Scrolly Medallion – and to download the design – see Mary’s post.… Read More ...
Giveaway from Fresh Figs
You’ll want to get in on this contest. Joanna Figueroa of Fresh Figs blog says,
… Read More ...We are giving away 1 Jelly Roll™, 1 Honey Bun™, 2 Turnovers™, a complete set of Patisserie patterns, and a surprise gift for the winner[s]
Quick and easy hand-stitched Easter card
DJ of Prick and Stitch is My Craft blog is sharing her pattern for this seasonal beauty. She says,
… Read More ...This beautiful Easter egg pattern is easy for beginners to stitch and if you are experienced at greetings card embroidery you
Free charts for St. Pat Day
Chloe Findlay-Harder of Tangled Thread blog is sharing three awesome cross-stitch charts with St. Patrick’s Day themes. Good luck choosing among them! Maybe you’d better go ahead and stitch them all. Get the charts.… Read More ...
Spread the feminist love with Embroidery
Is that a cute little ladybug in the center of that button? I don’t think so. I think it’s a representation of female reproductive anatomy that is sure to make any feminist smile. Buy a felt brooch to express yourself … Read More ...
Inspiration: Ruth Rae
This tiny mixed-media dress, Aubergines Joy, is the artistry of Ruth Rae. Fabulous. See more details of this piece and more of Ruth’s work on her blog, My Creative Soul.… Read More ...
Free floral embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe
This week, doe-c-doe is treating us to a couple of vintage floral embroidery patterns in honor of the coming of spring. Sweet! Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Make beautiful fiber buttons
Diane Gilleland has posted a tute on CraftStylish for making Dorset buttons – beautiful fasteners or embellishments, and a great way to use up leftover bits of lovely fibers. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: “Honey bun” doll quilt
Vicki E of Mid-Ohio Knitter blog posted a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this adorable doll quilt. What a great application of the new “honey bun” precuts! See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tissue quilt-marking
Grace Quilts has put together an excellent tutorial for marking quilts using tissue paper. Check it out!… Read More ...
Get Texture Magic from Superior Threads
In December, I linked to a story on Melly & Me blog about a new “shrinky stuff” that Melly discovered at the Australian Quilt Market. Well, this rockin product now has a name – Texture Magic – and it’s available
Tea time in the dollhouse
Janet Granger has designed some wonderful dollhouse-scale tea cozies, just perfect for that finishing touch in your miniature room! They are made from kits, to be worked in needlepoint (like half cross stitch) on 32-count silk gauze with stranded cotton. … Read More ...
Donate needlework for bushfire communities
Maggie Bauer, publisher of Country Bumpkins Publications, sent this message through her newsletter to those who are looking for an opportunity to lend support to communities affected by the Australian bushfires:
… Read More ...We have started accepting donations to pass on