(1) Table petit dej from un jour, une grille
(2) Cupcakes…vários! from Atelier Colorido PX
(3) Gros Gâteau from un jour, une grille
(4) Avion from un jour, une grille
(5) Lapin et sa carotte from un jour, une grille… Read More...
Stitching stones
I adore these felted stones embellished with embroidered lichen and moss. They’re the work of Lisa of lil fish studios. See more at her blog post.
Free patterns: Felt Christmas ornaments
Creative Breathing is celebrating Christmas in July by sharing patterns and instructions for a series of felt-applique ornaments representing Christmas around the world. See her Bavarian and Eskimo post. And be sure to bookmark her blog so you can … Read More...
Stitching on found objects
Low-res, 8-bit digital images are perfect for replication in cross-stitch, as Moxie proves with her stitchery on found objects. According to AndrewS of Craftzine.com (who pointed out Moxie’s work), these pieces are intended for an upcoming show, Super I AM … Read More...
Tutorial: Sinking goldwork threads
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to use a plunging lasso to pull goldwork threads to the back of the work. See her tute.
What to do with an old CD
I love this piece by Annet of Fat-Quarter for so many reasons. Two at the top of my list: It makes beautiful use of a bead-and-ruffle technique she learned from Luiz Vaz. And it’s mounted over an old CD–one … Read More...
Heart on hand
What can you do with a teeny heart softie with a tiny ribbon rose? Make a ring! See the post on Le blog de Capucine_o.
Free cross-stitch charts
Tutorial: Embroidered ATCs
Hannah of iHannah blog demos how to turn a small embroidered work into a fabric Artist Trading Card. See her tute.
And many thanks to Diane Gilleland of Craftzine.com for sharing this find.
Inspiration: Debra Spincic Needle Work Artist
I have no idea how to categorize this awesome fiber art by Debra Spincic of Debra’s Design Studio. Is it applique? Quilting? Embroidery? Whatever, if I were in the same room with this piece, I don’t know if I … Read More...
What is this stitch?
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is asking for readers’ help identifying the stitch used to create the flower at the center of this image. She suspects it’s a type of bullion stitch, and she issues this challenge:
… Read More...I’m going
Buy beautiful things; help children
Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story clues us in to an opportunity to do “double good”: Let your purchases support both craftspeople and needy children. She says in part,
… Read More...Several years ago, Wendy [Summer] was changing careers and wanted to get
Wind your floss…cheaply
Cristy of Lots of Neat Stuff has an opinion about floss bobbins that’s easy to agree with:
… Read More...They sell these in either a hard plastic or a flimsy cardboard. I used both kinds for my own storage. The plastic ones
Eye candy alert: Stitching Always
Phillipa of Stitching Always lets us look over her shoulder at her crazy-quilting creations, which are saturated with color and layered with detail. Just look at that precious little bead spider up there! Can’t see him very well? Go to … Read More...
Spy on Hand and Lock
Hannah of enbrouderie treats us to a two-part tour of Hand and Lock Embroidery of London, courtesy of her foreign correspondent–her mom! Hand and Lock is a favorite here at CraftGossip–an exemplar of embroidery fit for royalty and haute couture. … Read More...
Stitch a birthday keepsake
Astrid of Red Red Completely Red gives us a peek at the keepsake tablecloth she created, initiating it at daughter Tilly’s first birthday party. She says,
… Read More...The idea is get everyone who celebrates Tilly’s birthday with us to sign the
Inspiration: Heather Louise
Heather Louise of The Doll Farm has been busy again. She’s calling her latest series The Angels of Dirt. Don’t ask me why. Just go look at them.
Win “Underwear Fashion in Detail”
Win a copy of Underwear Fashion in Detail by Eleri Lynn (V&A Publishing, 2010) from Threads blog. The review says,
… Read More...Over 200 pages are devoted to “private clothing,” that is, apparel not intended for public view. It describes how undergarments
Video tutorial: Stitching on paper
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World is sharing a video tutorial for embroidering on paper. Check it out.
Clearance prices on Napa Needlepoint
Janet Perry of Napa Needlepoint has announced a clearance sale. She says,
… Read More...Books and project packs are up to 50% off for new items (I found some things as I was cleaning up). Items are new, and the prices are