Lindsay of Craft Buds alerted me to a rockin post that features an interview with one of my fave designers, Anna Maria Horner; some previews of Anna Maria’s upcoming book, which focuses on gorgeous needlework; and a publisher’s giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered needlebooks
Carol of Stitches of Life created these embroidered matchbook-style needlebooks as favors for participants in a recent workshop. I’m a serious fan of stitching on paper to begin with, and I am knocked out by Carol’s choices of patterns and … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Little Cloud Flower’
If you want to get technical, there’s really no needlework involved in making these sweet felt flowers. But they would be worthy additions to a variety of needlework projects. So be sure to check out the tutorial by Rachel of … Read More...
Free patterns: Embroidered quilt blocks
Shelly of The Life of Hazel Ilene is sharing an embroidery quilt-along one block at a time. She says,
… Read More...For these blocks, there’s a plain version, and a fancy version. Which you do just depends on how much you like
Two great ways to learn from Susan Elliott
Great news! Susan Elliott (Plays with Needles) will offer her popular online class, Harikuyo Needlebook, again this fall. Here’s your chance to learn from the expert and join this sweet tradition. Go to her blog post for details and lots … Read More...
Intro to Chicken Scratch Embroidery
If you’re unfamiliar with chickenscratch embroidery — patterned stitching on gingham — you can learn the basics from Laurie Latour‘s guest post on Needle ‘n’ Thread. If you’re already a chickenscratch lover, you will groove on all the awesome … Read More...
New: Ruth O’Leary art for sale
Eep! Needlework goddess Ruth O’Leary just opened an Etsy shop! Run to her blog post for the link. Run!!!
Make ‘Cute Critter’ keychains
Check out this awesome new pattern from Abby Glassenberg Design. Abby says,
… Read More...Plush keychains are huge for elementary and middle school kids here. I see them on almost every backpack. I figured it might be really fun to design a
Inspiration: Wilma Van W
I love this block by Wilma Van W of the Netherlands for its apt application of novelty fabrics to create a seascape. Go to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project post for an image you can click to enlarge. In the … Read More...
See and hear Karen in action
Karen Ruane has posted a new video intended to help us understand why images of her recent work have looked so similar. The upshot, however, is a glimpse into her improvisational style of design (improvised does not equal random… Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Felt angel
If you’re ready to get rolling with holiday stitching, Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin has got your back. First up: A pattern and tutorial for a felt-applique angel ornament. Oh, the embellishment possibilities! See Laura’s post.
Vintage book review: Celebrity Needlepoint
Emily of Crap at Crafts reviews a dollar-bookstore find, a vintage copy of Celebrity Needlepoint.
Her comments and the scans she shares will make you want to track down a copy on line. Want to know what kinds of projects … Read More...
Free Plastic Canvas pattern: Butterfly needlepoint
Jenny Henry treats us all to a quick, beautiful project that’s perfect for gift giving — or perhaps for cheering your own cubicle. This needlepoint butterfly is worked on plastic canvas (my fave!); and because of its small scale, it … Read More...
Embroidery projects large and small
Rachael of Imagine Gnats took the Embroidery: Resized online course offered by our beloved Mollie of Wild Olive, and now she’s showing off all the awesome projects she completed. There is some severe cuteness here to be enjoyed. Check it … Read More...
Win a huggable art doll
This precious softie-girl is Clara. Her felty awesomeness is 100% hand-stitched, right down to her teeny t-strap shoes and satchel full of art supplies. And Clara will soon go to live with one lucky reader of her creator, Louise of … Read More...
Inspiration: Facile Cecile
Facile Cecile gives me joy. That is all. See her latest stitchery.
One lucky year
I’m a bit sad to report that Lucky Jackson‘s project, 365 Lucky Days, is now complete. A hoop a day for a year. Incredible. But while this adventure may have drawn to a close, you know we haven’t seen … Read More...
Inspiration: Karamba!
I am so in love with Karamba’s soft sculptures. These are plush dolls for grown-up girls; but no one has to know that. Put one on a stand in your living room and call it art. Because it is. See … Read More...
Source: Precut perf paper
Squee! Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has found a source of precut lacy cards and shapes of perforated paper! You can make patterned cuts yourself, as Mary shows in this photo; but if you don’t enjoy that part of … Read More...
Stitching in Sri Lanka
Carolyn of Caro-Rose Creations shares images of some sweet, naive embroidery by Sri Lankan women. She says a charitable organization encourages and supports this stitching as a way of helping women to earn a little money. Right on! See more … Read More...