You’ll enjoy Olisa Corcoran‘s analysis of this well-known work by our beloved Bascom Hogue, Two Satyrs. Go to her blog post.
Tiny stitches to wear
I heart these little embroidered house brooches by LiliPopo. The tiny fabric bits, simple stitches, and vibrant colors–perfect wee compositions to wear on your purse or lapel. See more at her blog post.
Ed note: LiliPopo neither requested … Read More...
Men in heels
Sylvia of Windy River shares photos of hand-embroidered shoes from yesteryear. These 18th-century Italian heels, for instance, were a man’s shoes. See many more fascinating photos at her blog post.
Orlando should always be blonde
Squeeeeeeeeeeee! Legolas as a teeny DeriDoll! Go see.
Worth every minute
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses has completed her ivory lace crazy quilt–more than three years in the making! She shows many overall and detailed views. Go to her blog post to enjoy every exquisite square inch.
Free ornament tutorials
Here are a couple more projects from vintage umbrella‘s 24 Days of Handmade Ornaments that use scraps and tidbits from your stash to make new keepsakes for your friends and family.
Stitching on impulse
Jen of Bayou Quilts and Dolls lets us look over her shoulder as she experiments with improvisational stitching on eco-dyed fabrics. She says, “The embroidery is mostly simple stitching and is spontaneous, not planned or from a pattern.” Beautiful. See … Read More...
Stitch a pretty trinket box
Here’s a rockin idea from Sylvia of Windy River Beadwork & Embroidery. She says,
… Read More...I started with a little paper maché box which I coated with several layers of a translucent metallic gold acrylic paint. I then embroidered little
A wit in wool
Oscar Wilde as a wee little DeriDoll. Need I say more? Go to Deri’s post.
Vary your thread to create contrast
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread demonstrates how you can create subtle contrast in an embroidered work by switching to a slightly thicker, darker thread. See her post.
Hankies go subversive
A new product line from schindermania is cracking me up: sweet hand-stitched hankies with irreverent monograms. (Yes, the monogram in the image is PMS.) Wear an inside joke in your pocket at your next business meeting. Go to the blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Hand-stitched card
Jules of Adventures in Thread shows us how to make this gorgeous hand-colored and embroidered greeting card. See her tute.
Make a Santa Owl ornament
Jenni of Vintage Umbrella has started a series of tutorials for 24 handmade ornaments. Yea! First up is this precious Santa Owl. Go to her blog post for the free pattern and tutorial. And be sure to bookmark the … Read More...
Get JMD’s free November calendar
Janet M. Davies‘ desktop calendar design for November features a quilt composed of whitework blocks. Divine! Download the free image.
Applique a scottie
Bustle and Sew is sharing the pattern and tutorial for Best in Show, this adorable applique and embroidery scottie dog. Get the free PDF file.
Read CQ Mag Online
The latest issue of CQ Magazine Online is available now. Included are articles by Lynn Schoeffler, Sharon Boggon (who created the gorgeous block of the month shown above), Allison Aller, and Lisette Root. Go to the free … Read More...
Recent stitch tutorials
(1) Basic blanket stitches from My Sweet Prairie
(2) Zig-zag cable chain stitch from big B
(3) Herringbone stitch and variations from My Sweet Prairie
(4) Cretan stitch (video) from We Love French Knots (scroll down to 10/18/11)
(5) Chain … Read More...
How to tension a full frame
When a work fills a slate frame, how do you tension the piece further if you need to? There’s no room. Thanks to one of her readers, Mary Corbet has an awesome tip for coping with this situation. Check out … Read More...
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...
Simply beautiful fall stitching
Here’s a great idea from Angel of Stumbles & Stitches: Use burlap as the ground fabric for a rustic fall hoop. I’m crazy about the sunflower, with its stem on the main canvas and its bloom popping up in … Read More...