Needle Work

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve seen tons of suggestions for handmade gifts for men. (The Father’s Day rush.) I’ve seen some that were okay, many that were charming and worthwhile, and one that I think is utterly brilliant. … Read More ...

Pimp Stitch’s prelaunch extravaganza continues this week with their third free embroidery pattern, this time by designer Lauren Brandy of Goody-Goody. There will be one more free prelaunch pattern next week. And the new site opens next Tuesday. … Read More ...

Sewforless.com is promoting the Stabilize It! line of embroidery stabilizers right now, and the site’s blog is offering a giveaway. Comment on this blog post by 11:59 p.m. on June 19 for a chance to win one of several Stabilize … Read More ...

A new wiki is being developed for crazy quilting! Included so far are tutorials and links to HGTV resources. I can’t wait to see how this site develops over time. Many thanks to Sharon B at In a Minute Ago … Read More ...

Even if you’ve never held an embroidery needle before, this precious poodle will make you want to master French knots. Amy of Early Bird Special blog embroidered this dimensional pooch on a shirt for her daughter. The pattern is a … Read More ...

Diane at Puffin & Company gave us a heads-up about a new, cool product: the Puffin Craft Strand Separator.

Many years ago, someone I don’t even remember taught me the peel-and-squoosh method of separating strands of embroidery floss or … Read More ...

Multitalented crafter Anne Weaver (casserole on Etsy) often calls on her 4-year-old daughter, Olivia, for design input. Olivia’s fresh perspective and naive optimism produce innovations, Anne says, that probably wouldn’t otherwise occur to an experienced crafter.

Olivia has … Read More ...

Patty over at Pip Stitch blog has posted a list of free pattern links that is just (as her commenter Kellie says) freebielicious. Included are links to Japanese site Tiny Garden, which offers a wealth of enchanting patterns … Read More ...

Crazy Quilting International‘s annual purse contest is complete. Members who entered had three months to create their masterpieces, and winners were chosen by a vote of the CQI members. Go to CQI’s blog to browse all the entries, including … Read More ...

Here’s some more bead-embroidery inspiration goodness: The exquisite work of Morwyn Dow. Morwyn participated in the 2007 Bead Journal project. (See her pages.) You can follow her design adventures and see many more examples of her work … Read More ...

This is so brilliant and yet so obvious that it seems like everyone should be doing it already. Noreen Crone-Findlay at Hankering for Yarn blog points out that cones and tubes of thread fit perfectly on old CD spindles. I’ve … Read More ...

A new free pattern is up on Pimp Stitch’s blog. This one is by designer Amy Cluck of Peptogirl. Go check it out!

See these eight, gorgeous green half-fat-quarters? They’re the prize in this week’s giveaway at Embroidery Treasures blog. To get into the running, read this post and leave a comment. If you also link to the post from your blog … Read More ...

This adorable little Dutch girl is the free embroidery pattern for the month of June at Andrea Zuill’s blog, Badbird’s. Just click and print.