These little brooches by Sew Sweet Stitches are a fresh take on traditional patchwork. Felt applique and embroidery in rockin modern color combos. Check out her blog post.
Ed. note: Sew Sweet Stitches neither requested nor compensated this post.
Tutorial: Snowman ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting continues her series of stash-busting handmade Christmas ornaments with this cute snowman. Check out her tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books … Read More...
Opportunity: Artist in residence
From Fiber Art Calls for Entry:
… Read More...Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee, WIThe Pfister Hotel’s Artist-In-Residence program features a working art studio and gallery and is open to hotel guests and visitors to enjoy. Long known for its expansive Victorian art
The Stitch and Thimble
Kelly Fletcher (materialistic) is self-publishing an embroidery e-zine! She says,
… Read More...It’s a digital publication (in PDF format) called The Stitch and Thimble and it comes out four times a year. I’ve just loaded the fifth issue on to
A list that crafters can love
Wendy of The Crafter’s Apprentice is on a mission. She says,
… Read More...I’m trying to make a masterlist of crafts…I’m adding to the list, putting in links to information, tutorials, free patterns, blogs etc. I’d love for your readers to see
Teaching opportunity for textile artists
If you live in or can visit Canada, you may be interested in this request for proposals from artists:
… Read More...The Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles (MCCT) invites you to submit projects for workshops aimed at the general public for our
How to stitch texture
This art quilt by Deb H of Cold Feet Quilter is like a mini workshop in creating texture with needlework. Go to her post to see close-up photos of each amazing component.
Embroider with your sewing machine
Maddie Kertay posted a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! explaining the ins and outs of using your sewing machine’s built-in decorative stitches. And she winds up with a project that even a beginner can enjoy. Go to her post.
Win Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is celebrating exceeding 400 followers with a giveaway of Aimee Ray‘s Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection. Appropriate, the CD included with the book has 400+ designs you can resize and print. Go to Kathy’s blog … Read More...
Recent stitch tutorials
Learn some stitches from these tutes:
(1) Whip stitch from The Trouble with Crafting
(2) Colonial knot (video) from We Love French Knots (scroll down to 9/8/11)
Recent tatting tutorials
Check out several new gems from Tatted Treasures:
(1) Is Your Shuttle Poking You?
(2) Putting Picots in their Place
(3) Starting with Two Threads and Hiding Ends Under Picots
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Stitches in motion
Salley Mavor reveals the secret of how they created the animation of her stitched signature for her Rabbitat video. Check out her blog post.
Giveaway: Bead It Like You Mean It
Susan Sorrell (Creative Chick) is giving away her review copy of Lyric Kinard’s DVD workshop, Bead It Like You Mean It. Go to Susan’s blog post to enter before September 20.
Tutorial: Loopy beads
Lyric Kinard shares a tutorial to augment her new DVD workshop, Bead It Like You Mean It. Use her simple technique to create stacked, looped bead fringe. Go to the tute.
Adorn: Updated and delicious
Our beloved Orna Willis has launched a totally revamped web site! She says,
… Read More...We came up with a new “Notions” section full of the little odds and ends that make life easier. We will be adding more new items in
Giveaway: Tatting goodies
Jon of Tat-a-Renda is having an excellent giveaway for her registered blog readers: two winners will receive one of the tatting stashes shown above. Go to her blog post to enter before September 20.
On sale: Cirque Alphabet
Check out this new offering from Urban Threads:
… Read More...You’ve been asking for a long time, and we’re delighted to be making our first foray into alphabet designs! The new Cirque Alphabet available in 3″, 2″, and 1″ heights for
Sparkling spiders
Oh,my! Even if you’re not a fan of spiders, you must see the array of jeweled versions that Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) has created! Go to her blog post.
More on working with flat silk
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has posted a follow-up to Anne Gomes’ guest post about working with flat silk thread. Check out her excellent tips.