Salley Mavor tells us a bit about the evolution of her portrayal of boys in dimensional applique. Fascinating as always. And while she seems to feel her later portraits capture more of the liveliness of little boys, one detail in … Read More...
Free needlepoint charts: Cupcakes
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor for About.com, is sharing the charts for four sweet cupcake designs. She says, “The designs can be used as a group or individually, and may be used in any number of ways including framed, … Read More...
Free chart: “Perception” band sampler
The chart for this precious band sampler is free for your personal use from Remy of Embroiderbee’s Blog. She says it is “perfect for that odd spot next to a fireplace or between two doors. It’s also wonderful for … Read More...
Annet rises to the challenge
I look forward to the experimentation and innovation that arise from SharonB’s TAST challenges. Someone always does something fabulous with the challenge stitch, and last week was no exception. Here is Annet‘s interpretation of bullion buttonhole stitch. The … Read More...
Free flower Embroidery charts from Aliola
Do you love Aliola‘s animal charts as much as I do? Yes or no, you’re bound to fall in love with her new flower series. And the charts are free for personal use. So generous! Get the charts.… Read More...
Free pattern series: Verandah Views
Cheryl Goss of Willowberry Designs is sharing her Verandah Views quilt-block series again by special request. If you’d like to have this free set of charming embroideries, download them now. Cheryl says, “They WILL be gone for good on December … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free patterns: Hand embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
Style up your medical info
Here’s a great heads-up from Urban Threads‘ e-newsletter:
Awhile back Urban Threadster Lindsay Hartwell (who you may recognize as a former guest artist) dropped us a note. Her rockin’ boyfriend needed a rockin’ way to wear his medical information, … Read More...
Inspiration: Ivory Blush Roses
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses turned a bit of frayed “bronzy” lace into a nest for a tiny fetish bird. And just look at those gorgeous bead eggs. Lisa says, “Birds nests, like new babies, make me think of hope … Read More...
Needleprint SAL: Sarah Harris sampler
A new stitchalong is taking off at Needleprint blog. If you have (or would like to purchase) the chart or kit for the antique Sarah Harris sampler, you can join the stitchy group that will be blogging their progress and … Read More...
Inspiration: SharonB
This is one of my favorite bands ever from SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching band sampler. I claim to be modern and I love the edgy needlework I see popping up all over the blogosphere. But I’m also … Read More...
Inspiration: SpeedieBeadie
Oh, my! Look what SpeedieBeadie did to a 1940-era wool clutch purse. This kind of dense, improvisational beadwork takes my breath away. Read about it and see more photos at SpeedieBeadie’s blog post.
Old but not outdated
Go look at Mary Corbet‘s review of Embroidery Lessons with Colored Studies
from the Brainerd & Armstrong Company, published in 1899. This antique promotional brochure is fascinating, and so is Mary’s commentary. See the post.
Get soft-circuit kits directly from Hannah
Sean Michael Ragan of Craftzine.com has posted a rockin article about Hannah Perner-Wilson, her innovations in soft circuits, and her newly available kits. Check it out.
Inspiration: Jude Hill
I love how Jude Hill pieced striped fabrics to simulate the texture of feathers in these bits of applique. The series of tiny feather appliques and embroidery is ongoing. Go to Jude’s post and scroll backward through her what if … Read More...
Virtual visit to the Schatzkammer
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework shares a visit to Vienna’s Schatzkammer. You’ll love her abundant photos of 12th to 15th century embroidery. Gorgeous. How in the world did the artisans do this without modern tools? See the post… Read More...
Learn about Brussels lace
John Hopper of The Textile Blog gives us a quick, interesting rundown of the origins of Brussels lace. See the post.
Tutorial: Organizing floss
DMCThread’s Blog has been running a series of posts showing stitchers’ work spaces and sharing their tips for organization. The whole series is drool-worthy, but I especially like a tute by Vonna of The Twisted Stitcher. Her tip for … Read More...
In progress: Tea in Wonderland
The tea table is set at Susan Elliott‘s Plays with Needles. Think of this: The CQ block is 8 inches square. That means these teacups are about 1/4 inch tall! These tiny, delicate details make me swoon. See … Read More...