Mollie of Wild Olive is repeating the good deed she started last year: funding caregiver kits for World Vision to equip volunteers who care for those affected by AIDS. From now through November 15, Mollie will donate all profits from … Read More...
Giveaway: Embroidered Effects
Threads blog is giving away a copy of Jenny Hart’s Embroidered Effects! Go to the post to enter before 11:59 p.m., September 21. Be sure to follow the entry rules.
Lowdown on linen
Get the lowdown on linen for hand embroidery from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Mary not only gives us a bit of history and a summary of which linens are best for which projects, but also she provides us with…
Inspiration: Pompomrouge
Pompomrouge took my breath away with this appliqued and embroidered felt pincushion. So simple and yet so gorgeous.
Many thanks to kittykill of feeling stitchy for pointing out this lovely work.
Tutorial: Embroidery from digital artwork
mehmehmeh shares a technique for getting a digital image from your computer onto fabric for embroidery. He says,
This is done via an acetone toner transfer, a cheap and fast transfer method using readily available materials and tools that you probably already have…
Free seed-bead size chart
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is sharing the link to a handy, free seed-bead size chart. She says,
If you print it out and keep it handy you will be able to substitute beads in a pattern. It also supplies a few…
Free seed-bead size chart
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is sharing the link to a handy, free seed-bead size chart. She says,
… Read More...If you print it out and keep it handy you will be able to substitute beads in a pattern. It also supplies
Free chart: Cross-stitch key
The chart for this classic cross-stitch key is free for your personal use from bdcouture blog. Get the chart.
Tutorial: Woven spider wheel stitch
Kimara of Wee Folk Art tutors us on the woven spider wheel stitch that she used so effectively with her apple tree applique. See the tute.
Free chart: Strawberry cake
sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog invites you to stitch the last strawberries of the season with her yummy little chart, free for your personal use. Get the chart.
New Christmas ornament kits from Posie
Last year, Alicia of Posie Gets Cozy had unexpected success with her felt Christmas ornament kits. (Remember the adorable ice skates?) So this year, she’s getting an early start, which will help us all avoid that last-minute gift-making frenzy. Get the details…
New Christmas ornament kits from Posie
Last year, Alicia of Posie Gets Cozy had unexpected success with her felt Christmas ornament kits. (Remember the adorable ice skates?) So this year, she’s getting an early start, which will help us all avoid that last-minute gift-making … Read More...
Blog for the Hand Embroidery Network
Do you have an embroidery technique or idea that needs to be shared? Do you have secret fantasies about writing articles for a blog that has hundreds of needleworker readers? Here’s your shot: The Hand Embroidery Network is looking for guest bloggers.…
Watch kittyzilla’s Watchmen
kittyzilla is crafting the Watchmen again — this time in felt applique. Yes! See her post for more.
Free chart: French friendship sampler
The chart for this sweet friendship sampler ornament is free for your personal use from Val’ en Croix blog. Get the chart.
Free charts: Tiny village
Please excuse me. I’m sure you could hear me squealing with delight all the way at your house!
Remember the tiny cross-stitched aquarium I showed you on Friday? I found the pattern!! What’s more, designer Frimousse shares with us the charts for an entire…
Free charts: Tiny village
Please excuse me. I’m sure you could hear me squealing with delight all the way at your house!
Remember the tiny cross-stitched aquarium I showed you on Friday? I found the pattern!! What’s more, designer Frimousse shares with us … Read More...
Interview: Bascom Hogue
I heart Bascom Hogue’s work with a capital H. So I really enjoyed the brief interview of Bascom on Faster kittykill. I think you will, too. See the post.
Inspiration: Turkish stitching
Misafir (Ruth) Geldi of Crafting Istanbul has posted photos of a Turkish arts and crafts exhibition she attended in June. You’ll want to see this marvelous stitchery. Ruth says,
The pieces I am showing you in this post are all very characteristic of…
Tutorial: Ruched ribbon flower
Learn how to make this versatile ruched ribbon flower from Nikki, In Stitches. See the tute.