Here’s a surprising element from SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching Sampler. She says,
… Read More...It is a little sampler that is a section in its own right. This area was an experiment with plastic shirt buttons as I was
Learn to stitch on line with HEN
Online classes are now live on the Hand Embroidery Network! The HEN blog says,
… Read More...All courses are provided with online tutor feedback which you can choose to take part in or work on your own, at your own pace, in
Felt ornaments from Erratic Needle
Erratic Needle is cranking out one lovely Christmas ornament after another. I really dig handmade felt ornaments, and there are a lot of fun, special designs in the blogosphere this year. But Erratic Needle’s designs and use of embroidery and … Read More...
Inspiration: Donna Downey
I love it when Donna Downey gets stitchy! Want the details on how she created this beautiful collage? See the post on her blog, simply me.
In honor and memory…
November 11 — Remembrance Day in many parts of the world and Veterans Day in the USA — is a time of honoring and remembering those who have served their countries in the armed forces. So many blogs are paying … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
Christmas stitching has a way of slowing everything down in the best possible way. As the holiday season approaches, many stitchers find themselves reaching for familiar threads and festive designs that feel comforting and nostalgic. This collection of free Christmas … Read More...
Free BOM pattern: What Is Love?
Val Laird‘s free block-of-the-month pattern, What Is Love?, is not just for quilters! Anyone who enjoys hand embroidery and the tradition of Saint Paul’s description of love will want to download these lovely designs. Seven have been published so … Read More...
Free patterns and charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...
Free chart and pattern: Thanksgiving
(1) Give Thanks from The Stitcherhood
(2) Turkey from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Janet Perry rocks The CARON Collection
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint and Napa Needlepoint is this month’s featured designer at The CARON Collection site. Enjoy an interview with Janet, lots of photos of her beautiful work, and a free tutorial for this gorgeous … Read More...
A brief look at Ukrainian embroidery
John Hopper of The Textile Blog gives us a glimpse into the needlework legacy of the Ukraine. He notes, “Embroidery has a long history in the Ukraine, with archaeological evidence going back to at least two thousand years, though the … Read More...
1907 Herrschner patterns available online
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is spreading the word about her discovery of a 1907 Herrschner needlework catalog that is being digitized and shared on line by Embroiderist. What a fantastic resource! Find out more and get the links … Read More...
Free patterns and charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Free charts: Christmas cross-stitch
Christmas cross stitch has a timeless appeal that never really fades. There’s something especially satisfying about stitching festive designs that return year after year, becoming part of your holiday decorating tradition. This collection of free Christmas cross stitch charts brings … Read More...
How to wash silk ribbon embroidery
Vani of Vani’s blog explains how to wash silk ribbons in preparation for using them and how to wash and refresh a finished SRE project. See her post.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for … Read More...
Tutorial: Arlee’s Frankenstitch
Arlee Barr of Albedo Design Journal uses text and video to teach us her Frankenstitch embroidery technique. Improvisational and textural, this stitching style will force you to loosen up and get modern. See the first tute post.
Christmas ornament idea from a CQer
Jo in NZ is busily preparing her handmade Christmas gifts for this season: embroidered snowflakes on felt. Her great idea was inspired by…a gift bag! Find out more from Jo’s blog.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these … Read More...
Guzzisue’s bobbin-lace experiment
During a recent low spell (healthwise), Guzzisue of Travel, Fibre and Thread blog experimented with making bobbin lace from embroidery floss. Cool! See more on her blog post.
An introduction to Crimean Tartar embroidery
John Hopper has posted a brief history of Crimean Tartar embroidery on The Textile Blog. Fascinating. He notes,
… Read More...It is probably not an exaggeration to say that nearly every aspect of the daily life of the people of the