Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks is adding bead embroidery to her already-over-the-top adorable custom Blythe doll dresses. And what’s more, she’s sharing the know-how with us. If you’ve never tried your hand at bead embroidery, follow Aimee’s tutorial to … Read More...
Tutorial: Binding a rug
Primitives by the Light of the Moon shows us her excellent technique for binding a hand-hooked rug. The result is a finish that merges with and perfects the needlework. Beautiful. Go to her tutorial.
Mapping out stitches
I am crazy for this work in progress by Marta Brysha of Silk and Color. It’s gorgeously textural–a thing of beauty even if you know nothing of the backstory. But consider this: She says,
… Read More...My source image is a satellite
What’s Susan doing?
What has Susan Lenz (Art in Stitches) been doing with her artist residency in Key West? Among other things, she’s been developing twelve new works in her faux stained-glass windows series. Twelve! She says, ” Generally, I do work on … Read More...
BubamaKa = Ladybugs
Even rRradionica‘s most elegant fiber-art necklaces always incorporate an element of whimsy. And this new cheerful, bright series uses adorable focals that make them perfect for the young person or ladybug lover on your gift list. See more views … Read More...
Mighty mini men
I adore these hairy muscle men by Nichol of Pink Cheek Studios. I’m especially attracted to the hairy-chested ones. Just sayin. Go to Nichol’s post.
Or nue tattoo
Wow. Really. Wow. Look closely at that pendant. The stitched image is worked entirely in couched goldwork. The maker, Charlotte Bailey of Hanging by a Thread, says,
… Read More...Simple, really: work an oval of couching, chop it up (!) and mount
Make floss-bobbin magnets
This is such a clever idea! Perfect for the fridge of a stitchy mom (shown above) or the craft room of any embroiderer. Floss-bobbin magnets! Find out how to make them from Susan‘s tutorial at Red Gate Stitchery.
Join a needlepoint club
Doreen of The Art Needlepoint Co. clues us in about their new Needlepoint Clubs. She says,
… Read More...The first of the clubs:
1. The Flower Collector
2. It’s All About Animals
3. Landscapes Near and FarHow it works: Purchase any
Big sale on mini needlework kits!
Check out this rockin news from Janet Granger! She says,
… Read More...I’ve decided which designs will be discontinued from my current range of miniature needlepoint embroidery kits, to make space for the new designs being brought out this spring. So,
Signing needleart
Heather of In Love with Threads has some great advice about why and how to “sign” your needlework. See her post. And keep an eye on this up-and-coming needlework blog!
Tutorial: A notion with class
Wouldn’t this little notion look pretty on your sewing table or in your take-along bag! And it’s practical, too. Under that fabric and trim is a retractable tape measure. Excellent! See Benita Skinner‘s tutorial on Victoriana Quilt Designs blog… Read More...
Stitch a shadowy Easter bunny
Royce of Royce’s Hub is guiding us through the creation of a sweet shadow work bunny. Go to her blog to enjoy the series of tutorials.
One man’s trash…
Jafagirl spotted some metal mesh panels that someone was throwing out and rescued them, recognizing them as a perforated surface that begged to be embroidered. I especially like that her “stencil embroidery” combines straight stitch and wonky cross-stitch to produce … Read More...
Inspiration: Lyric Kinard
This gorgeous series of mini art quilts by Lyric Kinard is perfectly titled Family Ties. Close examination reveals the themes that harmonize the pieces, yet each is a distinct individual. A family, indeed. The series has been accepted into the … Read More...
Stitching with office supplies
Pure genius. Charlotte Bailey covered paperclips with detached buttonhole stitch to create neck feathers for this already epic parrot embroidery. Wow. Read more about how she did it and see more photos at her Hanging by a Thread blog post… Read More...
Stitching on gourds
Ellen Teschler has used prick-and-stitch patterns developed for paper to add beaded stitching to her gourd creations. Brilliant! See more on the Prick and Stitch is My Craft blog.
You light up my life!
Wouldn’t you love to embroider a jarful of fireflies that light up? Go to the Craftzine.com post for the link to the free pattern and tutorial by Haley of The Zen of Making.
Oh, hai!
Did you hear me scream with delight when I first saw this Medieval Lolcat by TheStitchEmporium? Even those in other hemispheres may have been able to detect my thrill at discovering this well-executed stitchery that combines heraldry, astrology, and … Read More...
Win Sublime Stitching loot!
One lucky reader of Feeling Stitchy will win everything needed to make an Epic Sampler ala Jenny Hart. That’s four packs of Sublime Stitching patterns–free. Go to the Feeling Stitchy post to enter before 9:00 p.m. (Central USA … Read More...