I love the dimensional stitching on this sweet farm scene by Jules of Adventures in Thread. She says,
… Read More...I used Ghiordes Knot or Turkey work as I always call it, (I always imagine a huge turkey scratching around!) to create
Embroider for peace
Lisa of A Cuppa Tea with Me created this work for a collaborative art project being curated and exhibited by Danish artist Hanne Bang. Lisa says,
… Read More...Hanne is asking people from all over the world to embroider these words [“In
Free pattern and tutorial: Bunny hoop
Squeee! What looks like Easter candy but is absolutely calorie-free? A bunny made of French knots! This adorable seasonal hoop is the creation of Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane, and she’s sharing the pattern and instructions with us. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued Easter napkins
Kathy Lewinski posted a tutorial on Just Crafty Enough for making appliqued napkins to brighten your Easter dinner table. Her technique is easy — raw-edge applique topped with a split-stitch outline — and this is a perfect project for using … Read More...
New issue: Stitch & Thimble
A new issue of Kelly Fletcher‘s Stitch & Thimble ezine is available now. Kelly says,
I’ve doubled the size of the publication and added a host of new features, but kept the cover price at just £5.
More content … Read More...
Di van Niekerk: Sale!
If you’re into ribbon embroidery, then you’re going to love this announcement from Di van Niekerk:
… Read More...There’s a super new Bonus for you this month! For every order that you place over R950.00 (just over 100 US Dollars) you
Make a bunny or a bird
Your spring decor probably needs a bunny. Or a bluebird. Or both! Elizabeth of Creative Breathing shares her patterns and instructions for these sweet embroidered felt sculptures. Go to her blog post to get the designs.
How Allie plants a garden
Allie Aller (Allie’s in Stitches) is stitching a garden into her latest art quilt. Go to her blog post to find out more about how to stitch rows of cauliflower, onions, salad greens, and squash. So much fun!
Stitching people
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares a few thoughts and images of “figure embroidery (pictorial embroidery involving people).” Her brief survey is fascinating, and it looks as if she may have some in-depth technique posts in store for us. … Read More...
Inspiration: Sami Teasedale
Droolworthy: the modern “blackwork” of Sami Teasedale of Teasemade. Sami describes herself:
… Read More...Maker of treats hand stitched with a needle and thread, from jewellery treasures to intricate textile artwork. I have a love for hand embroidery and I am a
Margaret Tudor never looked better
Deriana of DeriDolls created this miniature version of Margaret Tudor as portrayed by K of the USA. Deri says,
… Read More...Her gorgeous attire was mostly made by her mother, so I had some pretty big shoes to fill! I could embroider
Inspiration: Sylvia Windhurst
Sylvia Windhurst of WindyRiver says,
… Read More...Inspired by a Japanese woodcut print of a moonlit night over water, I decided to embroider a landscape to grace the cover of an ash wood jewelry box. I liked the simple shapes and colors
Inspiration: Zurn P
Zurn P of Pennsylvania, USA, created this block for the Crazy Quilt Journal Project 2013. I love the unusual style of piecing that uses a long center strip. I love the circular motifs that follow the fabric’s print. I love … Read More...
Using bead embroidery in art quilts
Jenny of Fiber Art Almanac talks us through the principles of designing an effective beaded art quilt, using a work by Nancy Eha as a shining example. Nancy says her quilt, Just Spinning My Wheels, is “obsessively beaded.” I say … Read More...
More grumpy goodness
Pam Pedersen (aka Kittykill) posted an interview on Feeling Stitchy with Craftster contributor papilionette, who created perhaps the most detailed stitch portrait to date of beloved Grumpy Cat. Go to the blog post to find out more and for … Read More...
Inspiration: Facile Cecile
I’m enthralled by the design choices and techniques of Facile Cecile. No, really…enthralled. Every time I visit her blog, I get caught up studying the photos of her remarkable work, and time slips by unnoticed. The same thing might … Read More...
Tutorial: Grumpy Cat brooch
If you haven’t already noticed, I have mad love for Tardar, the web’s famous Grumpy Cat. So I squealed aloud with delight when I came across this adorable Grumpy Cat brooch by Lauren of LDP. And I squealed some more … Read More...
Video tutorial: No-knot blanket stitch
Here’s a great tutorial from Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World for a stitch-of-a-thousand-uses. Wendi says,
… Read More...Not only do I show you how to blanket stitch – I show you how to do it without any knots. No knots! So
Inspiration: Speedie Beadie
I’m in love with this art doll by Dot of Speedie Beadie. The all-over bead embroidery thrills me…and that hair! That hair! Eventually, this sweet girl will be riding a dragonfly. In the meantime, you can enjoy other views (the … Read More...
How to embroider on eggs
I’m fascinated by hand-embroidery on real egg shells. Exquisite. I haven’t had the nerve to try it yet; but when I’m ready, I know where to go. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has put together an index of her … Read More...