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Charlie of Happy Threads is so clever! She has created a cross-stitch pillowtop design that mimics an iPhone screen — a must-have for technology lovers. Charlie says,
… Read More...The icons are intended to be stitched on black Aida fabric. You could
Emily of On Awesome Avenue created an embroidery-stitch sampler that follows and enhances the design of a print fabric. The results are, indeed, awesome. Get the details from Emily’s blog post.
Aliola has been posting a series of adorable cross-stitch animals. Browse through her blog to see all of them. Here are some direct links:
Gina Matarazzo is publishing some of the cutest hand-embroidery designs I’ve seen on the Internet. You can buy her patterns (instant download, for personal use) and completed items from her Etsy Shop. And you can pick up a free … Read More...
Please join me in the happy happy dance!
You’re probably familiar with Kathy Shaw, aka Shawkl, the prolific generator of crazy-quilt seam treatments. Here’s the news that’s making me hokey-pokey: Kathy has opened an online shop for her … Read More...
Remy of Embroiderbee’s Blog is sharing the chart for this exquisite design. She says,
… Read More...[It] morphed from the painting that I use as my gravatar. It would be 11 1/8 x 11 1/8 on 18 ct fabric … perfect to
I’m not sure what’s going on over at Stofnest, but Ria posted dozens of new cross-stitch sampler patterns over the weekend. Click over and enjoy the abundance.
Ikyoto posted a tutorial on The New New that gave me a flashback to the 70s (yes, I’m that old) and got me excited about string art all over again. She took advantage of the existing stitch holes on this … Read More...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog is organizing some of her fabulous stitch-tutorial series so they are easier for you to find and follow. Here are links to some of the primary posts:
Remember Susan Lenz‘s gorgeous Windows series? Susan left a lovely comment on that post that I don’t want you to miss. She said,
… Read More...These pieces were really fun to create and I plan on making more. In the
The free desktop calendar for May featuring lovely stitchery by Janet M. Davies is available now from JMD Designs. Go get it.
Here’s a sweet watercolor of ducklings, free (for personal use) from Di van Niekerk for you to print and frame or print to fabric and embellish. Get the design.
Remember when I told you about the new machine-embroidery-design site, Anja Rieger Design? Sonja and Anja are having a giveaway just for CraftGossip readers! Anja’s Chinese Zodiac set of designs is new on the website today. To enter for … Read More...
Wee cross-stitchery mounted on buttons, which are then attached to barrettes. Awwwwwwww. See more on the blog of the makers, Pin Pals.
Your work could be in the new book that Leanne Prain is putting together for Arsenal Pulp Press. Leanne’s blog says,
… Read More...Hoopla: The Art of Unexpected Embroidery rebels against the traditional notions of quaint embroidery with motifs of flowers and
Really. These objects are not vegetables. They are stitch art. Wow. Go to Di Overton‘s Design Block blog for close-ups and links to more information about the art and the artists.
I love the grid of stitches on this crazy-quilt block by Allison Aller of Allie’s in Stitches. And I’m crazy about her two methods for using waste canvas to create a grid easily and accurately. Go see what Allie’s … Read More...
This week’s TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog is raised herringbone band. I know this sample looks a bit intimidating. But when you see Sharon’s instructions, you’ll snap your fingers and give it a try. I’m eager to … Read More...
Shadowboxing by Amy of inspireco
