Doreen of Creative Meanderings composed this brooch from silk georgette, silk ribbon, buttons, and French knots. Contrasting and complementary textures that invite touch. Beautifully done. Go to her blog post to see a version of the image that you can … Read More...
Meet Aimee Ray
Enjoy an interview with Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks and Doodle Stitching fame. Bari of We Love French Knots posed some interesting questions, and Aimee’s answers are satisfying. She says, for example,
… Read More...There is something primitive and relaxing about
A thread tutorial
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread compares two embroidery threads–floche and coton a broder–and explains their uses. Check out her tute.
Blossoms of cast-on stitch
Every seam treatment on this crazy-quilt block is lovely. Of course! It was created by SharonB of Pin Tangle, so we’d expect nothing less. I especially love the little row of cast-on-stitch flowers. Wouldn’t they be precious around the … Read More...
Inspiration: Yesteryear Embroideries
Kathleen of Yesteryear Embroideries gives us a peek at her crazy quilt in progress. I love love love the wee flower vine with bitty seed-bead blooms. See more photos at her blog post.
How to use a laying tool
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread explains laying tools and shows us how to use them. When it’s important to get your stitches to lie just right, this tutorial will come in handy. Go to Mary’s post.
A close look at pateh
Hannah of enbrouderie gives us a look at another of Dr. Shiraz’s collection of international textiles–Iranian pateh. See all the lovely photos at her blog post.
Tambour work in motion
SharonB of Pin Tangle shares a couple of videos about tambour work–embroidery done with a hook instead of a needle. Check them out.
Read more of our Tambour Hand Embroidery Articles and check out these Tambour Embroider Books… Read More...
Free pattern and tute: Gingerbread family
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares another Stashbustin’ Ornaments pattern and tutorial. Your tree needs a gingerbread family! Go to Troublet’s post.
See PUSH Stitchery live
If you live near or can visit New York City, you could see some of the works featured in Jamie Chalmers’ PUSH Stitchery up close and personal. The book by our beloved MrXStitch shows embroidery by 30 innovative and … Read More...
A few straight stitches add up to gorgeous
This band from SharonB‘s For the Love of Stitching band sampler demonstrates perfectly the effectiveness and beauty of simple straight stitches. Get the details from her Pin Tangle blog post.
Inspiration: Lucky Jackson
I am loving Bombshell Week of Lucky Jackson‘s 365 Lucky Days project. If I had to choose a favorite, it would probably be this portrait of Marilyn Monroe. The applique of delicate yellow roses is beyond perfect. See more … Read More...
A Sublime birthday celebration
Jenny Hart is celebrating the tenth birthday of Sublime Stitching with a big fabric sale. Hurry to take advantage of it. Sale prices expire at midnight (Central USA time) on October 16. She’s also sharing this rockin embroidery pattern. For … Read More...
Free pattern and tute: Autumn wall hanging
Pat Sloan interviews Aurifil Designer of the Month Marianne Byrne-Goarin at Aurifil Buzz. Enjoy Marianne’s warm personality, revel in bunches of great photos of her gorgeous felt applique and embroidery, and grab a free design and tutorial for creating … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitch a paper bookmark
Rachel of Lines Across My Face shows us how to create a beautiful fall bookmark by stitching on paper. See the tute.
Inspiration: Eleanor Pigman
Eleanor Pigman takes a break from her beaded portraits to create this seed-bead coral reef. At just 2 inches x 2 inches, it’s replete with beady texture. So gorgeous. See more at her blog.
Buttoned-up beauty
These gorgeous embroidered buttons by Birthine take my breath away and make me want to stitch stitch stitch! See more of her work–and the inspiration for it–at her flickr photostream.
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Faux taxidermy goes mini
Look what Bree made! She says,
… Read More...Miniature taxidermy is here for those who believe cute things come in smaller packages. Half the size but twice the awesomeness! Meet Mr. Tiny Deer-Moose, he is a hybrid creature that is part deer,
Inspiration: My Sweet Prairie
Layers of tiny embroidery with sewing thread. So awesome. See more photos of this work at Monika‘s My Sweet Prairie blog post.
Quick tip for labeling floss
Monica of Happy Zombie has a tip for labeling your embroidery floss with the color number quickly and easily. See her post.