Diana of Closet Crafter creates Take Along Dolls–tiny handmade playthings put to bed in decorated tins. So sweet. So clever. So handy for a mom who needs a little surprise to occupy a wee one during an unexpected wait. … Read More...
A shell in stitch
Wow. Ruth O’Leary always makes me say Wow. She created this beaded nautilus shell in sections, then stitched them together into the shape. The math involved boggles my mind. Go to her blog post. And scroll back through her … Read More...
Video tutorial: Free-motion writing with your sewing machine
I love the look of free-motion machine-stitched writing, but I haven’t been brave enough yet to try it. A new video demo by Dale Ann Potter shows us her technique using a conventional sewing machine. I can do this! And … Read More...
Win Mend It Better
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog is reviewing and giving away a copy of Mend It Better from Storey Publishing. Go to her blog post to enter before 8:00 a.m. (GMT) March 25.
Giveaway from Willowberry
Cheryl of Willowberry Designs is celebrating her birthday by giving away one of her handmade sewing folders and a sweet scissors fob. Don’t you love it when artists commemorate their birthdays by giving us presents! Go to her blog post … Read More...
Inspiration: The Smallest Forest
Nat of The Smallest Forest is stitching the postcards she collected on a recent trip to Malaysia. So awesome. See more at her blog post.
Giveaway from Carol Daisy
Carol Daisy of Silk Ribbon Embroidery is celebrating reaching 400 followers with an awesome giveaway. The loot: a Fibre Goddess Cordmaker, a Clover Flower Maker (turns scraps of trims into beautiful fabric flowers), and a bag of threads and other … Read More...
Inspiration: Kristen Doran
Ooooooooooo! I love stitching on unconventional surfaces. Go see what Kristen Doran has been doing.
Tutorial: Embroidered roll cover
Teresa of TeresaDownUnder has posted a tutorial for making a swank embroidered holder for that spare roll of toilet paper. Handy, and a great way to spiff up the old bathroom. Go to her post.
Free patterns: Embroidered Easter baskets
Bronwyn of Red Brolly once shared two absolutely adorable stitchy Easter basket patterns that are perfect for any crafter looking for a unique and timeless design. These baskets truly have an heirloom-quality charm, making them the perfect project to create … Read More...
Win a class from Orna
You could win a slot in Orna Willis‘ latest online needlepoint class, Hanging Gardens. Go to her blog post for the entry details. Deadline: March 20.
LepreCHAUN of the Dead
Leah of Zombies Wearing Helmets celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in typical fashion: with a zombie leprechaun! I’m still laughing. Go to Leah’s blog.
New: Online class from Arlene White
Australian designer Arlene White is offering embroidery classes on Joggles. Next up is a needlecase featuring stumpwork–a dragonfly and Australian gum nuts and blossoms–and a kangaroo and boomerang inspired by Aboriginal images. Class registration closes on March 27. Go to … Read More...
Enter to win a seat at Fork and Talk
Last fall’s Fork and Talk event was so much fun that we’re doing it again!! The next Fork and Talk, sponsored by EK Success, will be April 21 from 11:30 to 2:00 at Trio’s restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas.
What’s … Read More...
Free charts for pendants
Amy of LucyKate Crafts has been cross-stitching on laser-cut discs. And she’s sharing her charts! Yea! Let’s all stitch up some awesome pendants! Get the fox pattern. And get the owl pattern.
Inspiration: Hearty Craft
Zinaida of Hearty Craft continues to impress me with the precision and refinement of her stitching and the excellence of her photographs. She’s undertaken a bit of goldwork. Go to her blog post to see lots of gorgeous images.
Tutorial: Chikankari
Even if you didn’t sign up on the official roster for the free chikankari class by Anita of Artisticfingers, you can still enjoy the lessons and follow along. Anita is posting each one on her blog! Go to the first … Read More...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Mimi Kirchner finally made something for herself–a Tiny House pincushion in an antique hair receiver. I adore that the glass pinheads form crops in the landscape. See more at Mimi’s Doll blog.
Free pattern: Bargello mini
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing the pattern for this pretty bargello square, called Hildegard. She says,
… Read More...Hildegard is the first of my mini Bargello patterns. They are sized and stitched to fit into Sudberry’s charming Mini
How to twist flat silk
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has posted a video by Anne Gomes demonstrating how to twist Japanese flat silk. Interesting technique! Go to Mary’s post.