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I wish I could transplant Catherine McEver’s brain into my head. Look at what she’s come up with now: a survival doll. I’m simultaneously laughing and considering the possibilities. She says,
… Read More...Whether earthquake, tornado, terrorist attack, the rapture, or
Deriana of DeriDolls rocks my face off all the time. But she completely knocked me flat with her teeny tiny interpretation of Tom Hulce as Mozart. Oh, the awesomeness! See more on her blog post.
This idea is so brilliant, perfect, and touching, it gave me tears. Astrid of Red Red Completely Red says,
… Read More...When Tilly was born, my grandmother, Mormor, gave us a tree. We picked out an oak and planted it in the
Pilli Pilli is celebrating her birthday by giving away the winner’s choice of any item from her Etsy shop! Choosing is going to take some time–everything she makes is so wonderful. You’d better get started now. Go to her blog … Read More...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread tutors us step by step in stitching her gorgeous Tudor-style rose medallion, incorporating goldwork. This is your chance to try out some new, rewarding techniques. See the first post.
Another Christmas in July celebration is going on at Stumbles & Stitches, which has posted four free patterns from Lark Books’ FaLaLaLa Felt
. Go to Stumbles & Stitches blog.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out … Read More...
Fourteen Countess has a fresh take on the cause ribbon that’s worth imitating. Her tiny cross-stitch buttons are much more sturdy (and interesting!) than a length of satin ribbon. Make some for the cause of your choice. And go to … Read More...
Every time Iviva Olenik posts new work, I want to drop everything and start stitching. Her needlework is covetable in its own right, and it provokes a headful of ideas for adaptation. Just look at that “pieced together” dress! See … Read More...
Aimee Ray is sharing the fourth in her series of free Doodle Stitch designs over on the Lark Crafts blog. So sweet! And if you happened to miss the first three, it’s easy to catch up. The blog post … Read More...
The Royal School of Needlework announces,
… Read More...The next two titles in the RSN Essential Stitch Guides series are now avialable – Silk Shading by Sarah Homfray and Kate Sinton’s Stumpwork. Both can be bought from our online shop and
Learn more about the new For the Love of Hand Stitching with Jan Constantine from England’s celebrated embroidery designer! You can also download a free project, and comment to win the book too.
Their blog post … Read More...
Lynn B of Happiness is Cross Stitching is giving away one of her sumptuous little felt brooches embellished with spiderweb roses and seed beads. You know you want this! Go to her blog post to enter before July 31.
Corinne of so september is celebrating Christmas in July with a new pattern set of wee holiday dresses, Jingle Belles. She says, “These patterns are (hopefully) reminiscent of those gorgeous miniature gowns that always make little girls sparkle and shine … Read More...
I am blown away by a series of bodices created by Gina of Fan My Flame for an upcoming presentation. Look closely at this masterpiece, Persephone’s Bodice, in which “The twisted leaves and pomegranate brooch show how Persephone is tied … Read More...
The Silly BooDilly handmade some gorgeous paper and then added hand weaving and stitching. Beautiful! I am totally stealing her idea for card fronts and small framed works. See more photos at her blog post.
I’m probably revealing my age, but one of my favorite toys as a child was a little doll that was two in one. There was a head on each end, and by flipping the long skirt you could reveal one … Read More...
If you think Alma Stoller‘s fabric beads are gorgeous, just check out her new bracelets! Purchase the tutorial through her Etsy shop and make some for yourself. Or win a set!! Go to her blog post to enter before … Read More...
These gorgeous little reticules were created by Viv of Hen’s Teeth mostly of vintage embroidery, lace, and appliques. What could be more perfect for a bride or her mother on that special day. See more at her blog post. … Read More...
Prepare to embark on a heartwarming journey of creativity and sentimentality with a truly special craft idea – the Handprint Embroidery Keepsake! Picture a unique “family portrait” delicately crafted with superimposed outlines of the hands of Dad, Mom, and … Read More...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows an unusually padded technique for basketweave goldwork. She notes that, if you’re not into goldwork, the technique works equally well with regular embroidery threads. Check out the tute.
