Learn how to create a reverse-applique monogram with an excellent tutorial from tiny Decor blog. See the tute.
Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for pointing out this great resource.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Little Mushroom Girl & Bunny
Jhoanna of One Red Robin blog is sharing her original embroidery pattern, Little Mushroom Girl & Bunny. Yea! Download the PDF file.… Read More ...
Goldwork toolbox
If you’ve been dying to try a bit of goldwork but you worried about investing in a lot of specialized tools, you’ll love Mary Corbet‘s advice. Last Friday’s post on Needle ‘n’ Thread blog details the tools you need … Read More ...
New technique, new blog
Whoa! Look what Pamela Priday did with a paper napkin! See more of her artistic adventures on her new blog, Crafty Quilting.
Many thanks to Erica Spinks of Creative Dabbling blog for pointing out this great resource.… Read More ...
HST/QST tutorial
Do half-square triangles and quarter-square triangles have you stumped? Quilter Going Bananas makes them easy for you with her well-illustrated tutorial. See the tute.… Read More ...
Birdie giveaway
Oooooooo! Look what Magpie Sue is giving away. If you’d like to get your hands on this sweet green bird, go to From the Magpie’s Nest and follow the rules. The contest ends at 7 (Pacific USA time) Saturday, … Read More ...
New maids from Allsorts
Jenny B of Allsorts blog has just released set two of her Pretty Maids in a Row embroidery-pattern series. She says,
… Read More ...This group consists of Lucia from Spain, Eleni from Greece, Ines from Portugal, Paola from Italy, and Mollie from
Advice for working with delicate threads
When Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint offers advice, I listen carefully. She’s got some great tips for avoiding frustration when working with delicate threads. Check out Janet’s post.… Read More ...
Free tute: Easy princess wand
Turn your wee one into a princess or fairy! Follow Kawaii Crafter‘s free tutorial on Zakka Life to stitch this simple felt princess wand. See the tute.… Read More ...
Henna tattoos in needlepoint
Jan of Thread Medley blog has been exploring Moroccan themes in needlepoint for some time. Her latest venture is an experiment with the stylized designs that are used in henna hand tattoos. Fascinating! Back up to the first post on … Read More ...
Free patterns from doe-c-doe
Run over to doe-c-doe blog and pick up some excellent freebies. If you missed them last week, get three tea-themed vintage embroidery patterns. And this week’s offering: dancing fruit!… Read More ...
More about frenchcraftsonline
Back on January 7, I told you about Etsy seller frenchcraftsonline, which is offering traditional French medieval needlepoint printed canvases for amazing prices. I noted that, because I’ve never bought from this online shop, I couldn’t vouch for the … Read More ...
Patricia loves Flower Fairies
Reader Patricia Jay loves Di van Niekerk‘s Flower Fairies book and kit so much that she wrote in to ask us to highlight it for you.
Di’s new book takes five beloved, 85-year-old fairy illustrations by Cicely Mary Barker … Read More ...
Free BOM from Victoriana
Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs has a new, free Block of the Month series for 2009. Benita says,
… Read More ...The 2009 Block of the Month series will be Stash-Buster patterns. They are good quilt patterns to use up your scrap
Meet a new tapestry designer
Emily Peacock is a UK designer on a mission to represent a traditional craft – tapestry – in a modern form. Her designs are timely, complex, and exciting. Her site says,
… Read More ...All designs are worked in counted cross stitch with