Mary Corbet has some advice for keeping satin stitch vertical and smooth in laid work. If you’ve wanted to try your hand at working with flat silk, you’ll want to read her tips. Go to Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread post
Tutorial: Hexie snowflake
Nova of a cuppa and a catch up teased us with a peek at her sweet hexie ornament–simple perfection. I’m so glad she decided to show us how it’s made. See her tute.
Mollie every month
Mollie Johanson‘s pattern-of-the-month club was so successful in 2011 that she’s doing it again in 2012. Yea! And she’s adding a project-of-the-month club. Go to Mollie’s Wild Olive blog post for all the details.
Ed. note: Mollie didn’t … Read More...
Inspiration: grrl + dog
There is so much to see on grrl + dog‘s most recent post. She gives us a peek at some of her handmade ornaments, which–true to form–are unique, beautiful, and unexpected. She tells the story of how her tiny … Read More...
Make or win a recipe book
Lu of summersville shows how to turn a little notebook into a keepsake recipe book with a little felt, some pretty applique, and a touch of embroidery. Follow her instructions to make one. Or enter her giveaway for a chance … Read More...
An embellishment idea
Elsa Mora needed a tiny girl and even tinier bunny for this beautiful little brooch. Find out how she made them.
Simple wool baby booties
Molly of The Purl Bee shares the pattern and tutorial for making these adorable wool-felt baby slippers. Simple and perfect. Make a pair for your wee one in every color. Make up a bunch and stash them for upcoming baby … Read More...
Tutes: DIY stocking stuffers
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shares a rundown of her free tutorials for little projects that would make perfect stocking stuffers. Check it out.
Clever: Juice cans and hoops
What does a juice can have to do with this pretty little winter hoop? Corinne of so september shares a great tip. Go to her blog post.
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Inspiration: Embroidered Prayers
I love the story behind this commissioned mezuzah by Ketzirah of Embroidered Prayers. She says,
… Read More...I’m always really afraid of these types of commissions because I’m never sure if I can manifest what someone is looking for. In this
Make a PB-like advent calendar
Rachel of Family Ever After spent only US$20 on her knock-off of a US$70 Pottery Barn advent calendar (discontinued). Each little pocket is a work of felt applique and embroidery–a great project for your family to tackle together. And all … Read More...
Inspiration: Gerdiary Handmade
Prettiness from Ger of Gerdiary Handmade.
Ed. note: Ger didn’t ask or pay. Just love her stuff. You know.
Tutorial: Keep layers from shifting
When you’re stitching through two layers of fabric on a large embroidery project, how do you keep the layers from shifting? The answer is a technique that quilters and embroiderers have in common. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread demonstrates. … Read More...
Tutorial: Gingerbread house ornament
I’m loving this little Stashbustin’ Ornament from The Trouble with Crafting. Just imagine the embellishment possibilities for wee gingerbread houses. Go to Troublet’s blog post for the pattern and tutorial.
Enter your homely stitching
Schinders of Schindermania is curating an exhibition of stitched art for Pop tART, an experimental arts venue in Los Angeles. She says,
… Read More...Home – a place of safety or danger?
A haven, a place full of shame, where you want
Inspiration: LimeRiot
Panta!!! LimeRiot posted the cutest holiday stitchery so far this season over on Craftster. Just check out that candy-cane bamboo! Go to her Craftster post.
And many thanks to Faster Kittykill! Blog! Blog! for sharing this find.
Win Carolyn Pearce’s new book
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is giving away two copies of Carolyn Pearce‘s Home Sweet Home: An Embroidered Workbox, courtesy of Country Bumpkin. Go to her blog post to enter before December 6.
Tutorial: Woodland Santa pillow
The First Friday Freebie from Kaaren of The Painted Quilt is this sweet embroidered holiday pillow. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.
Inspiration: Jennifer Andrews
This work by Jennifer Andrews, featured on the Hand Embroidery Network blog, is touching to me. Pristinely white with script that would be at home on a wedding invitation, it invokes marriage. And the bitterness of the words … Read More...