Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has posted a new video showing how to embroider the hem of a knit skirt. See her tute.
Stitching in Alisa’s footsteps
Inspired by Alisa Burke’s Sew Wild, Gina of Fan My Flame has been doodle stitching on her sewing machine. She says,
… Read More...I’ve been doodling flowers and leaves on fabric and paper. Cutting them out and putting them all together to
Iranian pateh embroidery
Hannah of Enbrouderie shares another work of ethnic fiber art from Dr. Shirazi’s collection: Iranian pateh embroidery. See lots of close-up photos at Hannah’s blog post.
Free pattern: Chinese dragon
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks is sharing this dragon embroidery pattern. Go to her blog post for the link to the download.
Free pattern: Valentine embroidery
Tutorial: Ribbon poppies
Di van Niekerk shows us step by step how to create these gorgeous organza poppies. See her tute.
And many thanks to SharonB of Pin Tangle for pointing out this find.
Inspiration: Kirsten Chursinoff
Kirsten Chursinoff shows photos and shares a bit of her thinking and process that led to the creation of this beautiful work of applique and embroidery. See her post.
Words in stitch
I love this project! Olisa of Cocoaeyes the Stitcher has collected favorite words from friends and family and is stitching them, where possible, in the handwriting on the contributor. I can’t wait to see what emerges. Go to Olisa’s post … Read More...
Miniature embroidery to wear
Cleo Dee has a new line of pendants featuring her embroidery in miniature. See more photos of her lovely work at her blog post.
Take a class from Kathy Shaw
Our beloved Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is teaching two online courses in association with Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions. She says,
… Read More...Soft Sculpture Applique will cover how to create this lovely little teddy bear for crazy quilt projects. Or, it could be
Free pattern: Applique snowflake
If you’re in the mood for a wintry stitching project, make this sweet felt-applique-and-embroidery snowflake by Kimara of Wee Folk Art. Go to her blog post for the link to the pattern.
How to cut fabric on the grain
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to take advantage of the grain in ground fabric. She says, “When you’re setting up a hand embroidery project, the way you cut your fabric makes a big difference in the … Read More...
How to cut fabric on the grain
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to take advantage of the grain in ground fabric. She says, “When you’re setting up a hand embroidery project, the way you cut your fabric makes a big difference in the … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery pattern: Daisy wreath
Mánya of Kézzel és Lélekkel shares her pattern for a daisy wreath. She’s using it on a ring-bearer pillow with woven picot stitch for the daisy petals. Lovely! Go to her post to download the pattern.
Make feather-stitch lavender
Marjolein of Threads and Patches responded to last Tuesday’s feather-stitch TAST challenge by creating this lavender. So gorgeous! Her post can’t strictly be called a tutorial, but the series of photos will help you understand how to try her technique. … Read More...
Free pattern: Be kind
Here’s an awesome Friday Freebie from Hudson’s Holidays. Go to the blog post to get the free hand-embroidery pattern.
onomatopoeia
This is what happens when Nat of The Smallest Forest experiments with feather stitch. So gorgeous. Be sure to go to her blog to see the close-ups.
Free patterns: Country hand embroidery
Check out Broderie d’Antan for 15 new country-style embroidery patterns. Go to the blog.
Tutorial: Padding stitches with felt
Mary Corbet walks us through the steps of using felt to pad embroidery stitches. See her Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post.
The St. Cuthbert’s Banner raised high
Ruth O’Leary‘s St. Cuthbert’s Banner made its debut in final form recently. You’ll enjoy the photos of the reveal and all the details. Go to her post.