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Patty of Pip Stitch shares her vintage embroidery-pattern finds. Get four cute Artex kitties, and watch for more. Thanks, Patty!
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery … Read More...
Yvette Stanton of White Threads wants to add a bit of stitchery to a hat that will be exposed to weather. Real metal threads wouldn’t be suitable. She lets us follow her experiment with synthetic gold thread and plaited braid … Read More...
If you want to stitch successfully with silk threads, smooth hands are a necessity. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares her secret formula for keeping hands as soft as silk. See her post.
Here’s a note I received from Tereena Clarke:
… Read More...I am the designer and owner of Artecy Cross Stitch. I have been designing cross stitch patterns for 10 years. At www.artecy.com we offer over 3000 cross stitch patterns for our
Grab a bounty of free floral cross-stitch patterns from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou. Here are a few:
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a … Read More...
(1) Semaine verte pour les lutins from Les chroniques de Frimousse
(2) Column One by Connie G. Barwick of About.com
(3) Pour ma maîtresse from Les grilles de Thiarlou
(4) Hyacinth from Happy Threads
(5) By the Sea from DMCThread’s … Read More...
It’s time for another great giveaway from the Hand Embroidery Network: two tasty vintage books and several skeins of vintage floss. See Shanti’s blog post for the details.
Rachel Biel of Rayela Art is now marketing hand-carved, unique textile stamps on behalf of Oshiwa Designs of Namibia, Africa. Learn more about this remarkable fair-trade company, Rachel’s relationship with them, and the extraordinary products that are now available in … Read More...
Feed Dog just keeps racking up the publishing credits! The current issue of Quilting Arts Stitch magazine includes his pattern for these clever nametag placemats. Piecing, applique, quilting, and embroidery — all in one project! Bravo! See Feed Dog’s post… Read More...
MrXStitch turns us on to an opportunity to capture ourselves in stitch for posterity. He says,
… Read More...Stitch London has teamed up with London’s Science Museum to create a Stitch Yourself exhibit for the re-opening of their Who Am I? gallery
SharonB, you have once again made my day. See more about this bit of SharonB’s For the Love of Stitching band sampler at her blog post.
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has posted a great rundown on Valdani threads. See the post.
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog gives us the heads-up about two exciting online needleart exhibits. Get the details from SharonB’s blog post.
Holy mackeroly! You can get Robin Atkins‘ One Bead at a Time for free!! The book is a veritable bible for many bead-embroidery enthusiasts and artists. Robin says,
… Read More...After five print runs of this book, I decided to retire
I am thrilled, horrified, and captivated by the needleart of Erin Endicott. MrXStitch says,
… Read More...Her pieces of work, Healing Sutras, are meditations on physical and psychological wounds, created using antique fabrics, walnut ink and embroidery. It’s powerful stuff, simple
Yesterday, I told you about Jane Eborall‘s three new tatting patterns. Well, someone asked Jane what, exactly, they could do with her button-flower design. Photos of this bracelet were her response. My heart is still fluttering with envy … Read More...
I love the newest handcrafted goodness from Rebecca Cason of edward and lilly: little stitchy pendants. So sweet. See more at the edward and lilly blog.
Jennifer Paganellli of Sis Boom Day Dreams says,
They are so adorable, so sweet, so special, and SO easy to make! Heck, why not cover everything with these romantic rosettes?!
I couldn’t agree more. Enjoy the tutorial by Jennifer and … Read More...
VIVA ZIVA! newsletter published the pattern and instructions for creating this colorful belt-mounted bargello phone case. Get the pattern.
Many thanks to Bargello Needlepoint blog for pointing out this freebie.
