Lyric Kinard of Lyric Art shows us how to stitch looped stacks of beads to add dimension to our embroidery. I learned a new technique for knotting off the thread! Go to her video demo.
Sign your work
I’m totally stealing this idea, and so can you. Tara (Sew Tara) shared photos of what she made for and received from a recent stitch swap. All the goodies are awesome–click over and you’ll see what I mean. In her … Read More...
Inspiration: Shawkl
I want to eat this crazy-quilt block by Kathy Shaw of Shawkl. Every precious, sweet thread and bead of it. See lots of close-ups at Kathy’s blog post.
Get to know Waterrose
Waterrose blog is a treat I’ve been enjoying for some time now; so I especially enjoyed the interview with Rose, the blog owner, by Bari Ackerman on We Love French Knots. Get to know Rose a bit and … Read More...
Plain to pretty with a few stitches
When Jane LaFazio saw a pretty embroidered sweater in a shop for $128, did she reach for her plastic? Of course not! She dashed home and added some sweet stitching to a favorite cotton cardigan. So pretty! See more views … Read More...
Semi-embroidered little lovely
Embroidered leaves. Silk flowers. So simple. So completely brilliant. See more views of this rockin hoop by Allison at her Little Lovelies post.
Giveaway: Hunger Games stitchery
If you saw the Hunger Games movie, you probably memorized the sweet lullaby that pops up from time to time. The Cotton Floozy loved Rue’s Lullaby so much, she committed it to stitch, and now she’s giving the hoop away … Read More...
Inspiration: Kelsey Viola Wiskirchen
Give yourself a little joy today: Go over to Deborah Schlegel‘s Art Threads blog and check out her review (with great photos) of a current exhibit of the fiber art of Kelsey Viola Wiskirchen, Handed On. These delicate … Read More...
New from Kelly Fletcher
New Kelly Fletcher patterns! Yea!!! Kelly says,
… Read More...Dewy Mornings and Hazy Days are patterns for two plush white cushions featuring circular hand embroidery designs of fresh spring bulbs and bright summer blooms. The cotton cushions measure 50x50cm and white cotton
Tutorial: Embroidered letter canvases
Rachel of Lines Across shares a tutorial for an embroidery project with a distinctly modern flair. Stitching on small canvases, she reveals her initials in the negative space. And you don’t have to limit yourself to initials. This would be … Read More...
Stitch a teacher thank-you
Here’s a brilliant idea for expressing your gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week! Bethany of Finding Pins and Needles had her son Caleb write a thank-you message to his teacher. Then she reproduced it in embroidery and incorporated it into a … Read More...
Stitches on your fingers
Susan of Red Gate Stitchery wowed us with her embroidered pendants. Now she has kicked it up another notch with embroidered rings! Go to her blog post to find out more.
Tutorial: Embroidered cork beads
Remember this awesome necklace of embroidered cork beads by Maya of The Little Treasures? Great news! She’s showing us how it’s done. See her excellent tutorial over on Etsy’s The Storque.
Pattern and tutorial: Monster cupcake
I’m loving this month’s stitch-along pattern at Feeling Stitchy. Chelsea of Love and a Sandwich shares her original pattern and shows us how to applique and embroider her rockin monster cupcake. Check out the tute and join in the fun.
Inspiration: Plays with Needles
Whether or not you’ve been watching the development of Susan Elliott‘s latest crazy quilt, January, you will adore her photo essay of the finished work. Her writing is as evocative as her stitching. Her photography is perfection. Her artistry … Read More...
Inspiration: Masha N
Masha N of Russia has turned out another block for CQ Journal Project 2012 with unique character and mood. A model of composition, it projects a definite folk-art aesthetic. Well done! Go to the blog post for an image you … Read More...
Inspiration: Ella’s Craft Creations
I am sockless. My footcoverings were totally knocked off by Chris Richards of Ella’s Craft Creations, who interpreted a recent TAST Challenge, satin stitch, on evenweave fabric. A brilliant improvisation and a perfect way to use up odds and ends … Read More...
Inspiration: Kayla Coo
Are you as enthralled as I am by this new spring-inspired felted and embroidered work by Michala Gyetvai of Kayla Coo? If so, then you’ll be completely knocked out when you find out the scale of the piece. Go to … Read More...
Inspiration: And Sew It Goes
This quilt by Terry of And Sew It Goes–first it made my jaw drop; then it made me itch to run to my studio and applique and embroider like crazy. The 15″ x 35″ fire quilt is an entry for … Read More...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
Eep! The Lone Beader interprets the corded poodle in beads! Go to her post for a photo you can click to enlarge. And don’t miss the link to her Easter Etsy sale–it’s good all weekend.