Shanshan of tinytoadstool shows off her first felt beret of 2012. I am overwhelmed by the details–from the stitching of the background to the perfectly executed dimensional butterflies. I think this is headwear for a modern bride! Go to tinytoadstool … Read More...
Tutorial: Blanket-stitched monogram applique
Allison of little lovelies guest posts a rockin tutorial on 30 Days. She steps us through how to do this beautiful, versatile monogram hoop project, including instructions for perfect blanket stitch. See the tute.
How-to: Laying thread
Laying thread is an advanced embroidery technique, but Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread makes it accessible. See her detailed post.
Win a herd of teddy bear patterns
Royce of Royce’s Hub is giving away a set of 25 vintage teddy bear embroidery patterns to each of five readers! Go to his blog post to enter the draw before January 20.
New! Embroider Claudine’s designs!
This is big! One of my favorite designers and paper artists, Claudine Hellmuth, has a new line of embroidery kits through Dimensions/EK Success! She says,
… Read More...When I get my samples I’ll do a blog give away! I have created
What’s up, Doc?
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching has spotted another incidence of embroidery in pop culture, and it’s a real winner. Doc Martens are available with embroidered embellishments! So. Freakin. Awesome. Enjoy Jenny’s clever post.
Recent monogram patterns
Here are some recent monogram patterns from Kathy Shaw of Shawkl:
(1) Wine Country T
(2) Wine Country U
(3) French Script T
(4) French Script U
(5) French Script Q
(6) French Script W
(7) French Script X, Y, … Read More...
Free patterns from Broderie d’Antan
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were … Read More...
Which size needle and thread?
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik shares tips about the right size needle and pearl/perle cotton to use for different embroidery applications. See her post. And bookmark it for future reference!
Pattern and tute: Flower garland
Add a bit of color to your decor with a pretty felt flower garland. Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her original pattern and tutorial. Check out her post.
Tutorial: Couching
Floresita of feeling stitchy has posted an awesome tutorial about couching. Really. Awe. Some. Check it out.
Tutorial: Simple peacock
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery joined SharonB’s Take a Stitch Tuesday challenge; and using last week’s challenge stitch–the fly stitch–she created a pretty sequined peacock. And she shares how she did it! See her tute.
Scary Deri
Eeeeep! Lucius Malfoy with a Deatheater mask in teeny DeriDoll form! Fabulous. See more views at Deri’s blog post.
Tambour work on leather
We’ve seen Creative Mind‘s tambour embroidery before. So pretty! This time, she applies it to a scrap of leather, fills the outline with sequins, and creates a stylish, blingy purse. Go to her blog post to see all the … Read More...
Free pattern and a giveaway
Jenny of ELEFANTZ is kicking off the new year with an awesome free project and giveaway. The freebie is her gorgeous new embroidered quilt block of the month, Promises and Borders. A new block will be released on the third … Read More...
Meet Patti Roberts-Pizzuto
Bari of We Love French Knots highlights the embroidery on paper of needle artist Patti Roberts-Pizzuto. See her post. (Scroll down to 1/2/12.)
Inspiration: Karen Ruane
I am always awed by the delicacy of Karen Ruane‘s work. Her take on shisha embroidery is soft, pure. Peeks into her eyelet stitches deliver sweet surprises. See more at her blog post.
Using negative space
Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created nameplate hoops for two little boys using only French knots. Rockin! See more at her blog post.
Is it a toy?
No, that’s not the classic toy we all love. It’s a felt-applique and embroidery facsimile that Jennifer of parrish platz created to cover her e-reader. Clever! See more views at her blog post.
New Jacobean Leaves from Kelly Fletcher
Ooooooooo! Check out Kelly Fletcher‘s new pattern! She says,
… Read More...A soft white cotton cushion measuring 40x40cm and featuring 10 crewelwork leaves. The PDF pattern includes requirements, the full-size design and embroidery instructions, as well as instructions on how to