Mary Corbet has done it again. She’s produced another outstanding video tutorial of an embroidery stitch – coral stitch, this time. “The coral stitch used in surface embroidery,” Mary says, “is a line stitch, with little knots worked along … Read More ...
Blog giveaway: JO in NZ
Here’s a chance to get a bit of JO in NZ‘s gorgeous needlework for free. Enter the July giveaway on her blog, and you may win this crazy-quilt postcard.… Read More ...
Winners: Michael Miller bootie contest
Craftzine.com has announced the winners of the Michael Miller Baby Bootie Contest, and they are spectacular. Grand Prize went to Bridget Baxter, who created the amazing little slippers pictured here. To see all the winners and contenders, run on … Read More ...
Free tatting pattern
Get the pattern for this beautiful edging free from Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Thread Escapades. Jon says, “I don’t have a name for this design. At first, it looks like a series of crowns. Looking at it again, it … Read More ...
“Almost like chicken scratch “: Rickrack embroidery
Janet McCaffrey of Primrose Design has posted a great idea for combining rickrack and straight embroidery stitches to produce a design similar to chicken scratch. Get the details on her blog.
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Choose the new Feeling Stitchy banner
Last week, Feeling Stitchy blog featured the five finalists in the hand-stitched banner contest, along with their work. This week, readers will choose the new banner from among the finalists. Run over to Feeling Stitchy and cast your vote (see … Read More ...
Great tips from an amazing artisan
Ruth O’Leary‘s goldwork is awesomely beatiful. The three-dimensional dragon shown here, for example, is museum-worthy. I was so pleased to discover that Ruth shares some embroidery tips on her web site. Check out her articles on transferring a design … Read More ...
Heather Bailey’s online shop is OPEN
Designer Heather Bailey has been teasing us with news that she would be opening an online shop soon. Today’s post on her blog reveals that the official opening date of the store is August 12, but the Early Bird Launch … Read More ...
Quilting in memory of Iraq heroes
Oregon quilters joined together to create a quilt that honors the 107 U.S. servicewomen killed in Iraq – name by name. Included among the honorees is Jessica Ellis, 24, the only Oregon military servicewoman killed in Iraq, who died May … Read More ...
Getting started in machine embroidery
Sara of Sara’s Texture Crafts has posted a handy list of equipment she recommends for machine embroidery. Beginners, especially, will find this guide useful. Take a look.… Read More ...
Etsy find: bstudio
bstudio on Etsy incorporates silk-ribbon embroidery into greeting cards, framed pieces, and pillows that are elegant and deceptively simple. Her favorite background appears to be dupioni silk, which is the ideal complement to the ribbon embroidery. Wouldn’t this ring-bearer pillow … Read More ...
Giveaway at The Honeysuckle Tree
Tanya Marie Anderson at The Honeysuckle Tree is giving away this Emily Dickinson Bag by her alter-ego, The Sampler Girl. Post your name and e-mail address in a comment to this post no later than Monday, July 21. A … Read More ...
Win a trip to the Houston International Quilt Festival
Spotlight.com is sponsoring a quilt contest with one heck of a grand prize: A trip to the Houston International Quilt Festival valued at AUS $8,500! The site notes, “All you have to do is purchase the fabric for your quilt … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery pattern
A traceable pattern for this beautiful decorative corner is available free from Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Mary Corbet, the blog owner, notes that it would make the perfect setting for a monogram. Get the details and download.
Tat this maple leaf
Jeff Hamilton of Bridge City Tatting has posted a free tatting pattern for this Canadian maple leaf. He admits that he was a bit tardy for Canada Day this year, but you may want to go ahead and get started … Read More ...
