Stephen of Sri Threads reviews Habu Textiles’ line of unusual fibers and yarns that range from kudzu to nettle to stainless steel. If you use fibers in your needlework for weaving, couching, or other embellishment, you’ll want to see … Read More...
Recent stitch tutorials
(1) Striped Woven Band Stitch from big B
(2) Chain Stitch from Hugs from Helen
(3) Feather stitch video from welovefrenchknots (scroll down)
(4) Stem stitch video from welovefrenchknots (scroll down)
(5) Padded satin stitch from Judy’s Journal
Free cross-stitch charts
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and … Read More...
Mexican birds in variegated thread
Hannah of enbrouderie shares another remarkable Mexican embroidered work from the collection of of Dr. Faegheh Shirazi of the University of Texas at Austin. Check out the photos and description at her blog post.
A wearable rabbit
At the center of this unloose award-ribbon-type brooch by Bascom Hogue is a bunny in his signature style (look closely). Get the related story and see the clickable, enlargeable photo at his blog post.
Inspiration: Eleanor Pigman
Eleanor Pigman bead-embroidered a lion fish. Like her beaded portraits, this work fills me with awe and hope. Look what can be done! Go to Eleanor’s blog post for a photo you can embiggify and study.
Video: Sampler conservation
Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story shares a video that shows the volunteers of the Fife Sewing Circle conserving historical samplers and preparing them for exhibit. Wow! Hard job. And it would scare me to death to handle all that priceless … Read More...
Tutorial: Brain coral
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery shows us how to create this rockin dimensional brain coral. See her post.
Book review: Natural Patchwork
Natural Patchwor
k by Suzuko Koseki offers on-trend designs for practical projects that integrate small-scale patchwork. The projects range from home dec items such as coasters and floor mats to accessories such as a glasses case and a book cover. … Read More...
Inspiration: Janet Dann
Robin of Beadlust examines Janet Dann‘s incredible bead-embroidered portrait of Ganesh. Robin says Janet achieves this level of detail by using mostly 15/0 beads. (I’d have to do all the work under a magnifying glass!) Enjoy Robin’s commentary and … Read More...
Andrew said it
OMG! I’m still laughing! If you’re a Breakfast Club fan (or even if you’re not), check out all the photos of this swap gift made by Becky for Crystal Rhew Staley at Crystal’s FIBERARTSY/craftsy blog post.
Adapting Japanese patterns for needlepoint
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has started a new series of posts “to help you use Japanese patterns to create exciting backgrounds for your needlepoint.” I’m going to enjoy this. If you think you might, too, go to her … Read More...
Giveaway: Jeweled shuttle
Diane of Lace-lovin Librarian is giving away a beautiful custom tatting shuttle. Go to her blog post to enter before the August 6 weekend.
Inspiration: Tamar Mogendorff
Look what Tamar Mogendorff has been up to lately! So awesome. See photos of other new work at her blog post.
Video tutorial: Knotting threads
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World demos her method for tying off threads on the back of embroidery. Go to her blog post to see the video tute.
Blackwork in color
Teasemade created these little (5-cm) brooches by embellishing bits of a Liberty Tana lawn print, Birdsong. I especially love that she’s worked blackwork patterns over some areas. To see biggified photos, go to her blog post.
A personal message
We’re not always going to agree. That’s a good thing.
I learn so much from your comments and e-mails, especially when you’re disagreeing with my point of view. Your take on an issue, large or small, makes me think about … Read More...
Win at Create for Less
Create for Less is celebrating its tenth birthday by giving away 10 gift cards worth US$10 each day this month! Go to the Think Crafts blog post for details.
Ed. note: Create for Less neither requested nor compensated this … Read More...
Needlepoint 101
Emma of DMC Thread’s Blog is starting a series of articles on needlepoint basics. First up: a canvas primer. See her post. And be sure to bookmark the blog so you’ll see the whole series.
DMC Thread Blog no longer … Read More...