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Tutorial: Embroidered hexagon hoops

May 27, 2013 by Denise Felton

Mollie of Wild Olive is sharing a project that combines the hexie trend with what amounts to a stitch sampler. Imagine the possibilities — small and/or large hexies, infinite color and stitch options. In fact, the bathroom I’m redecorating probably … Read More...

Inspiration: Agulhas da Meri

May 27, 2013 by Denise Felton

Meri of Agulhas da Meri befriended me when I first started writing for CraftGossip almost five years ago. I soon learned that she was known throughout the online needlework community not only for her inspirational traditional Portuguese embroidery, but also … Read More...

Interview: Margaret Vant Erve

May 27, 2013 by Denise Felton

Trish Burr interviews Canadian artist Margaret Vant Erve, whose work combines painting and embroidery to create remarkable landscapes. Find out a bit about her background, her technique, and her interests and see many more examples of her art at … Read More...

Free pattern and tutorial: Felt and fabric pouch

May 26, 2013 by Denise Felton

mdJanet M. Davies of JMD Designs is sharing her pattern and tutorial for a handy felt-and-fabric sewing pouch. She also notes that by adjusting the dimensions of the pattern, you could make pouches to fit almost anything that needs holding, … Read More...

Inspiration: Eleanor Pigman

May 26, 2013 by Denise Felton

Eleanor Pigman, bead-embroiderer extraordinaire, has recently turned her needle to capturing images of sealife. The colors, the textures…exquisite. She says, “My work is changing and becoming more organic in many ways.” What hasn’t changed is the excellence of her … Read More...

Tutorial: Satin-stitch cross

May 26, 2013 by Denise Felton

Nancy of Do Small Things with Love was inspired by the stained glass windows of a church when she improvised this satin-stitch cross. Now she’s sharing the steps with us in a simple tutorial. She says,

Since I am a

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Live stitching event in NYC June 6

May 26, 2013 by Denise Felton

We got this note about an amazing upcoming event from our beloved Olisa Corcoran (Cocoa Eyes the Stitcher), who is a participant:

If you’re in the New York City area on June 6th, don’t miss out on an amazing poetry

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Call for Papers: Textile Society of America

May 19, 2013 by Denise Felton

The Call for Papers is now open for the 2014 symposium of the Textile Society of America. The society’s site says,

The theme of the symposium: New Directions: examining the past, creating the future will take a special focus on

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Utah hosts international lace convention

May 19, 2013 by Denise Felton

Whether you’re a lacemaker, or you’d like to learn, or you’re just a fan: heads up! LaceNews announces a world-class event to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, in August. The 60th International Organization of Lace, Inc. (IOLI) … Read More...

Free pattern and tutorial: Love without Reason

May 19, 2013 by Denise Felton

Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane created this design for Mother’s Day, but I think it works (with perhaps some changes to the colors) for every occasion from birthday, to wedding, to anniversary, to Valentine’s Day, to Christmas. If you’re new … Read More...

How to turn funky jeans into pretty shorts

May 19, 2013 by Denise Felton

Turn a worn-out pair of jeans into stylish shorts with a bit of lace on the pockets and a delicate machine-embroidery design at the hems. Get all the details from the free tutorial at Urban Threads.

Inspiration: Robin Atkins

May 5, 2013 by Denise Felton

This bit of bead embroidery made me gasp a little. Its creator, bead-embroidery goddess Robin Atkins, says,

Getting back to bead embroidery definitely makes me happy, although this piece really isn’t about being happy. It’s my Bead Journal Project

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Tutorials in small bites

May 5, 2013 by Denise Felton

Laura of Mason Bee is posting a rockin series, Honeycomb Embroidery Tutorials. She says,

The designs have been made so that even if you only do one, you’re not left with yet another sample that floats about your house, but

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They’re heeeeeeeere

May 5, 2013 by Denise Felton

Olisa of Cocoa Eyes the Stitcher saw that artist Amy Sheridan produced two different stitched interpretations of this classic scene from Poltergeist, so she had to ask why. See the answer (and both works) at Olisa’s blog post.

Stitch a gift for your special mother-in-law

May 5, 2013 by Denise Felton

Anorina of Samelia’s Mum created this beautiful stitched gift for her mother-in-law. She suggests that it would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift if you, too, happen to have a wonderful mother-in-law. She’s sharing the poem as a pattern and … Read More...

How to label floss bobbins

May 5, 2013 by Denise Felton

One great way to keep your floss collection from turning into a tangled mess is to wind your skeins onto bobbins. But then how do you identify the floss color? For patterns that use subtle shifts in shades, the right … Read More...

Win a US$100 gift certificate to Urban Threads!

May 5, 2013 by Denise Felton

Heads-up! There’s an awesome new embroidery contest at Urban Threads! Their e-newsletter says,

Each machine embroidery design on Urban Threads comes with a list of the colors we used to stitch it out. While we’re happy to provide ’em,

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April 30 deadline for Cyprus course grants

April 28, 2013 by Denise Felton

Please consider this message we received from Anna Kyritsi of the Anazitisi Cultural Centre in Cyprus:

Although the situation in Cyprus is difficult at the moment, “Stitches and Threads” will take place in October 2013. Please note that this is

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New site for crafters

April 28, 2013 by Denise Felton

Vicki Ormerod sent us this rockin announcement:

Lookwhativemade.com is a brand new craft community website where crafters and designers can go to upload their latest project and show the community what they have made, get feedback and make friends with

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Stitch Who?

April 28, 2013 by Denise Felton

Dr. Who fans: heads up! Jennifer Ofenstein alerts us to a stitchalong with serious Who flavor. She says,

Join Fandom In Stitches in celebrating 50 years of our favorite Doctor with the 12 week Doctor Who Stitch Along. One free

… Read More...
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