Corinne of So September shows us how to add fabric applique to an embroidery project. Even though the example she uses is seasonal, the principles work for any design. Go to her tute.
Free patterns for beginning stitchers
Mary Egan of Craft Foxes has put together a roundup of six free embroidery patterns for beginners. Check it out.
New: Petit point from Cresus Artisanat
Haruhi of Cresus Artisanat has started a whole new cycle of work — pendants with detailed images in almost microscopic petit point on fine-gauge silk gauze. Wear these tiny artworks — 2.5 cm x 3 cm — on a necklace, … Read More...
Free patterns: Bunny and chick
Easter will be here before you know it. Better start stitching up some of these sweet bunnies and chickies designed by Creative Breathing. Go to her blog post to download the patterns.
Inspiration: Tammy Gilley
Sweet tidbits of fabric, pretty buttons, a few embroidery stitches, odd beads and bits of jewelry. If you put them together well, as Tammy Gilley does, you end up with unique fiber-art pendants that make a statement. Find out more … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered mitten napkin rings
Remember the free mitten pattern from Mollie of Wild Olive? Now Mollie shows us how to use the design to make adorable winter napkin rings. See the tute.
Close-up of antique silk chenille
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles turns her lens on a gorgeous work of silk chenille on velvet. Go to her blog post to see the complete photo essay. It will steal your breath away.
Inspiration: Judy T
Judy T of South Carolina, USA, created this January entry for Crazy-Quilt Journal Project 2013. I love the delicacy with which she commemorates the mixture of tragic and triumphant events of the month. Go to the blog post for an … Read More...
Inspiration: Lisa Leggett
Here’s a sweet valentine treat that won’t add a millimeter to your waistline. Lisa of A Cuppa Tea with Me made it. She says,
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Tutorial: French Knot Heart Pincushion
There’s something soothing and kind of Zen about making dozens and dozens of French knots. And aren’t the results stunning. Vanessa of V and Co. shows us how to make a sweet little pincushion, fluffy with French knots and perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Pincushion and thimble necklace
It’s a thimble! It’s a pincushion! It’s a necklace! The best statement jewelry ever for those of us who love to stitch. Karen of Sew Many Ways shows us how to make one. And she says it’s easy. Check out … Read More...
New: Woodlands &Stitches
The latest issue of &Stitches e-zine is available now! If focuses on woodland themes and includes a pattern for Barry the Badger and interviews with beloveds Trish Burr, Abby Glassenberg, and “Mother Eagle.” Find out more from co-publisher Nicole at … Read More...
Manya spreads the love: Free pattern
When Manya of Humming Needles saw her silk-ribbon heart featured here on CraftGossip, she decided to give all of us a valentine gift and share her design! Thank you, Manya, for spreading the love! Go to her blog post … Read More...
Make a hedgie valentine
Cutest valentine pincushions ever. The pattern for these adorable hedgehogs is free from Creative Breathing. Get it now.
A valentine from Manya
Manya of Humming Needles says this heart “just happened.” She says a heart-shaped clothing tag, a bit of silk cut too small for another project. I say a whole lot of needle skill and talent — that’s how things like … Read More...
A valentine from Kittykill
To my mind, there is no more perfect valentine than this amazing cross-stitch by Pam Pedersen aka Kittykill. Stitch from your heart; love the world! See the MrXStitch feature. And be sure to visit Kittykill’s blog.
Inspiration: Susan S
The colors and extravagant details of this block absolutely take my breath away. Check out that tree! Susan S of Wisconsin, USA, created it for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project 2012. Go to the blog post for an image you … Read More...
Inspiration: Richard Saja
In case you missed it, Richard Saja of Historically Inaccurate created an embroidered design for the seed packet of a limited-edition morning glory from Hudson Valley Seed Library. His usual ironic themes wouldn’t be appropriate in this setting; but his … Read More...
Inspiration: Deborah Schlegel
Deborah of Art Threads had a fantastic idea for creating dimension in stitchery. She layered a photo printed on organza over ice-dyed fabric. Then she added embroidered details with silk thread. The result is mysterious and delicate. Get the details … Read More...
Inspiration: Threads and Patches
I’m fascinated by this dimensional needlework by Marjolein of Threads and Patches. Go to her blog post to see more views of the finished desert. And scroll back through her blog to learn about the development of this work.