This crazy-quilt block by Marjolein of Threads and Patches is as good as a textbook for creating an interesting and complex yet harmonious design. Each detail deserves attention. Like the drooping grape clusters. Or the tiny silk-ribbon-rosette flowers. Or the … Read More...
Inspiration: The Relaxolotl
The Relaxolotl gives us a peek at the fabulous steampunk dress she created over the past year. Look closely at the skirt. Some of the stars in those constellations light up! See more at her blog post.
Learn surface design from Shiva King
Cathy Hsiao of the Textile Arts Center previews a surface design class to be offered by Shiva King on Thursdays, November 3 through December 1. Her unusual applications of screen-printing techniques are fascinating. If I lived anywhere near New York … Read More...
Video tutorials: Needlepoint techniques
Vicky DeAngelis demos a couple of techniques on BeStitched: stitching without a laying tool and lassoing a bead. Check them out.
And many thanks to Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint for sharing this find.
Tutorial: Pretty pinecone ornaments
Knitty Gritty Thoughts shows us how to make these easy, beautiful pinecones. Use a glittery fabric for some sparkle. Or brown cottons to mimic nature. Add a ribbon to hang them in a window, from a chandelier, on your Christmas … Read More...
Birches in silk Ribbon Embroidery
studio creates the look of birch trees by embroidering different widths of white silk ribbon with brown floss. Whether rustic on burlap (as on the pendant) or refined on dupioni (as on the pillow), the effect is natural modern. … Read More...
Inspiration: Susan Elliott
Embroidery on a skeleton leaf. Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles. I can’t stop looking at it.
Giveaway: Artbeads collections
Check out the awesome giveaway on Alma Stoller‘s blog. Artbeads.com, a supporter of Alma’s year-long Glossy Project, has provided her with special giveaway prizes. Five readers will win one of these organza bags, each filled with five packets … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Circus Monkey
Oh, the cuteness! If you need some cute, Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern and tutorial for creating this Circus Monkey felt sculpture. Go to her post.
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
I’m swooning. Check out this tiny bead-embroidered collie brooch by The Lone Beader. She never disappoints. Go to her blog post.
Pick a pendant
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World got such great assistance with choosing her last set of embroidered pendant designs that she’s asking you to pipe up again. The new designs will fit 2-inch square frames. They’re all so cute, good … Read More...
Canadians: Join EAC
KerryKatieCakes fills us in a bit about the Embroiderers’ Association of Canada. If you’re a Canadian stitcher, you definitely should check it out. See her post.
Slant your satin stitches
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread warns,
… Read More...When satin stitching, start in the middle of the element and work towards a tip or edge, so that you can set in the slant of your stitching. But think before you stitch:
New ruler: Measure, don’t count
Orna Willis discovered a needlepoint tool that rocks so hard, she started carrying it in her online shop. The E-Z Count Needlepoint Ruler measures stitches for 10, 12, 14 and 18 count canvas. No more counting! Go to the product … Read More...
Inspiration: Flying Haystacks
Holy. Smokes. Here’s something new from Flying Haystacks. He says,
… Read More...This is the largest piece I have yet completed in embroidery, 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″…This one is completely filled solid with stitches.
It started out with the central
Artist interview: Karen Ruane
Bari Ackerman of We Love French Knots has posted an interview with our beloved Karen Ruane (contemporary embroidery). Get to know Karen a little better and see lots of photos of her gorgeous work. Go to We Love … Read More...
Stitch a photo-stocking
Here’s something new from NeedlePaint: Stitch a needlepoint Christmas stocking that includes a transferred photo of a loved one! Find out more from the NeedlePaint site.
Ed. note: NeedlePaint neither requested nor compensated this post. But reading their … Read More...
Brilliant: Holiday pillow shams
Claire Joyce-Johnson shares a tutorial on Craftzine.com for creating appliqued Halloween pillow covers. Use these removable shams to spice up your decor for the holiday, then tuck them away for next year. Brilliant! Now I want a set of shams … Read More...
Tutorial: Angel face ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares a new Stashbustin’ Ornament in her weekly series–a sweet and easy angel face. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.
Learn lace-making techniques
The Metro Chapter of the IOLI (Westwood, New Jersey, USA) is having a lace day and classes November 5-6. Included are an exhibition, a luncheon, and classes for all levels from children to experts. Find out more from the LaceNews… Read More...