Lou Trigg takes a whole new approach to embroidery. Her narrative series, The Invisible Woman, shows what can be done with a message and a sewing machine as a drawing implement. See her remarkable work.
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Tutorial: Learn split-chain technique
Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Thread Escapades is sharing a tutorial for tatting split chains. “For all the trouble,” she says, “I think it is still useful to know this technique.” See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Free cross-stitch pattern for autumn
If you live in the northern hemisphere, you’re probably in the mood for some fall stitching. This beautiful pattern for a cross-stitched collage of autumn leaves is available free from FreePatterns.com. The site suggests, “Enhance your stitch repertoire by … Read More ...
Inspired by Susan’s inspiration
I stumbled across a post by Susan Elliott on her Plays with Needles blog that made me long for the chance to attend a bead-embroidery workshop. Susan tells of attending a workshop led by bead-embroidery maven Robin Atkins and how … Read More ...
Fiber arts contests galore!
If you produce fiber arts of any genre, there’s an easy way to find out about upcoming competitions where you can enter your work. The Fiber Arts Calls for Entry blog, sponsored by Art, Craft, Design, Culture, is a … Read More ...
New patterns from Sublime Stitching
Sublime Stitching is rockin lots of new patterns. You’ll love them all, but you’ll want to start stitching the spooky ones right this minute. See them all.… Read More ...
Wind your boobins
The SideWinder – a handy battery-operated device that lets you wind bobbins off your sewing machine so you don’t have to stop to rethread – is available in a pink version for Breast Cancer Awareness month. I’m having a bit … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hand-stitched pumpkin greeting card
Marie of Make and Takes blog has a knack for designing simple but charming hand-stitched greeting cards. Her newest is this sweet pumpkin that works for any fall occasion. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Allie wins My Quilts/Our History contest
Allison Ann Aller, whose Allie’s in Stitches blog is featured frequently on CraftGossip’s Needlework News, has won first place in the My Quilts/Our History contest of The Alliance for American Quilts. You can see the announcement on the Alliance’s … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted star in clovers
Jon Yusoff is sharing another of her fabulous tatting patterns on her Jon’s Patterns Page blog. This is a two-shuttle design. If you use size 20 thread, the finished design will measure about 6.5 inches (16 cm). Get the pattern… Read More ...
Vintage fabric giveaway
Gillian of Silly Gilly is giving away this far-out bit of vintage 70s fabric. To get in the running, comment on her blog post before 9:00 p.m. Adelaide time on Thursday.… Read More ...
Make a needlepoint pillow
What are you going to do with that awesome square of stitching you just finished? Don’t let it languish in a dark closet. Make it into a pillow! A tutorial on WikiHow shows you how.
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Free easy pattern: Needlepoint pumpkin
Tracy Lambert, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog, recommends this easy pumpkin-magnet pattern as a first project for a young stitcher. She says, “There is almost nothing more rewarding than sitting to teach a child to needlepoint.” So true! … Read More ...
Free embroidery pattern: Bluebird
I think this must be a portrait of the Bluebird of Happiness because it sure makes me happy! Emily of The Floss Box designed this lovely embroidery pattern, and she’s sharing it on her blog. Doesn’t her stitched sample make … Read More ...
On the mend
Please forgive my absence the past few days. I’ve had an eye ailment that has kept me away from the computer. But I’ll be back tomorrow with some Needlework News for ya!
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