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Your Christmas tree needs a penguin parade! Make one using the quick and easy tutorial from Lazy Bassett for felt-appliqued softie ornaments. Go to the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check … Read More...
Here’s a rockin idea from Sylvia of Windy River Beadwork & Embroidery. She says,
… Read More...I started with a little paper maché box which I coated with several layers of a translucent metallic gold acrylic paint. I then embroidered little
Zoe of The Making Spot shares news of the launch of their new site, which features hundreds of free craft tutorials. Included are lots of stitch tutes and projects. Check it out!
Amy of LucyKate Crafts shares a fab find: stitchable wood pendants!! I’m dying to get my hands on some of these! Amy notes that they’re intended for cross-stitch, but any kind of stitching would be lovely. Maybe a beaded monogram. … Read More...
Check out a fascinating scarf and beret on rRradionica blog. How was this done? Circular weaving + crochet? Whatever the technique, the results are amazing. See lots more views at the post.
Astrid of Red Red Completely Red borrowed an awesome idea from bloesom kids to create a yarn-wrapped nameplate for her daughter’s room. Beautiful! And, oh, the possibilities. Go to the bloesom post or Astrid’s post to find out how it’s … Read More...
Alice of BeStitched advises needlepointers to keep a doodle canvas handy. What’s a doodle canvas? Go to her post to find out.
Oscar Wilde as a wee little DeriDoll. Need I say more? Go to Deri’s post.
Raid your button stash to create simple, colorful wreath ornaments. Jenni of Vintage Umbrella shows us how. See her tute.
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl shows us how to make these delicious wired-ribbon roses. Go to her tute.
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread demonstrates how you can create subtle contrast in an embroidered work by switching to a slightly thicker, darker thread. See her post.
A new product line from schindermania is cracking me up: sweet hand-stitched hankies with irreverent monograms. (Yes, the monogram in the image is PMS.) Wear an inside joke in your pocket at your next business meeting. Go to the blog … Read More...
Jules of Adventures in Thread shows us how to make this gorgeous hand-colored and embroidered greeting card. See her tute.
Barbara Bergsten of Create Needlepoint gives us the heads-up about a nonprofit needle arts mentoring program: “A project of Helping Hands Foundation, Inc. has been established to create community partnerships that promote and encourage relationships between adults and youth, fostering … Read More...
Ooooooooo. Elsa Mora applies her unique style to needlepunch with gorgeous results. See more views of this fab necklace at her blog post.
Ed. note: Elsa Mora did not request or compensate this post.
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The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen is accepting applicants for E.M.E.R.G.E. Craft Show Incubator–a program in which up to ten emerging artists receive mini-mentorships and featured placement in Guild shows throughout 2012. To find out more, see the post on Fiber … Read More...
A post by Diana on the blog of the Textile Arts Center takes a look at Ottoman tents and the associated history and culture. You’ll enjoy the photos of these textile works of art as much as Diana’s description of … Read More...
What happens when Abbyjane of While She Naps receives a box of vintage linens from a friend? Birds with cutwork-lace wings emerge overnight! So pretty. Go to Abbyjane’s blog.
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American Felt and Craft is having a big sale through November 13. What perfect timing! Stock up now on supplies for your hand-stitched Christmas ornaments and projects. Go to the blog post.
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This sweet felt-applique softie is one of a new line of Christmas ornaments from Faith of ordinary mommy design. Go to her blog post for news about discounts and links to her Etsy listings.
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