Art, patterns and techniques
David of French Crafts Online just wrote us about his new venture:
… Read More ...If you go to this link http://www.picturecraftwork.com/crafts-online, you will be taken to the most efficient and easiest-to-use online create-from-photo cross-stitch-chart software there is. Takes about 6 clicks
Di van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited has a lovely gift for us. This charming design is free to download. You can print it onto paper to make cards or giftwrap. Or you can print it onto fabric for stitching and … Read More ...
Carol Leather of Needlework Tips & Techniques has a fun challenge for you. She’s posted a needlework crossword puzzle! She says, “All the clues lead to answers that are either the names of stitches or a fabric that you can … Read More ...
Patty of Pip Stitch tipped us off to a great resource for free vintage embroidery patterns, A Vintage Collection. Some of the posts are fascinating old items such a vintage book pages; but many are scans of needlework patterns … Read More ...
Reader Linda Wright sent us this wonderful heads-up:
A to Z Needlepoint has a great innovation on their site – you can type in a DMC color and up pops a list of threads that match it!
Linda points out … Read More ...
Congratulations to Kim Signori and Debbie Boren, who are beginning their second year of Heirloom Artisan Expos! Here’s what makes their shows unique:
… Read More ...Many arts and crafts shows have made a bad name for Artisans and Crafters by claiming
Check out Skewed, this month’s free stash-buster block of the month from Victoriana Quilters. If you’re not ready to bust your stash, imagine how pretty this would be made from scraps! Get the free pattern.… Read More ...
Here’s a note from Janet Granger of Dollhouse Embroidery Kits:
… Read More ...I have just noticed that there has been a weird glitch on my website for miniature needlepoint, which has been affecting some of the prices. For instance, some of
Learn it on the web:
(1) Framed stem stitch by Barbara Bergsten
(2) Stretching pearl purl by Mary Corbet
(3) Ceylon stitch by Deepa Balagopal
(4) Floral seam treatment by Shawkl
(5) Framed mosaic stitch by Barbara Bergsten
(6) Hemstitch … Read More ...
It’s one of those weeks where the quilting world feels especially inspiring. A fresh batch of quilt patterns has landed, and the mix is a lovely one—timeless classics alongside modern designs that feel fun and a little bit bold. Whether … Read More ...
Here are some inspiring finds from around the interwebs:
(1) Aurora beaded art quilt by Lisa Walton
(2) Flip-Flop Paper Piecing Quilt by Mary Kay Mouton, which took first place for Best Miniature Quilt at the 2009 Road to … Read More ...
This week, quilting enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat. A variety of new quilt patterns have been released, ranging from traditional to modern designs. Quilters of all skill levels will find something to love, whether it’s a … Read More ...
If you’re the kind of stitcher who can never have too many patterns saved “just in case,” this roundup is for you. Over the years, an incredible number of free embroidery and cross-stitch patterns have been shared by designers and … Read More ...
Get Fat Quarter Shop‘s first original quilt pattern, What Do You See?, designed by Debbie Taylor. It’s free! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
