There is just no end to the creativity expressed by Mimi Kirchner through her Tiny Worlds series. (I simply cannot call these precious artworks pincushions.) She’s posted many beautiful new designs on her blog. I’m especially in love with … Read More...
Get “Things We Love” blocks
If you missed some of the embroidered and appliqued quilt blocks in the Things We Love series from Among the Gum Trees, you’ve got another chance to download them. Jenny of Elephantz has listed links to each block released … Read More...
Thinly veiled truth
I can’t believe I haven’t yet mentioned Susan Lenz‘s latest embroidered installation, I do/I don’t. I was awed by her sheer banners embroidered with text in earlier installation work. The progression to similar treatment of bridal veils is logical … Read More...
Make a matryoshka tooth fairy
Arlyna of Dragon & Phoenix blog designed this adorable matryoshka tooth-fairy pillow, and she’s sharing her pattern with us! Enjoy her blog. Or go directly to the PDF file.
Many thanks to sweet tidings blog for pointing out … Read More...
Easy butterfly seam treatment
Vivienne of Anlabyhouse blog shows us the simple steps to creating a charming butterfly seam treatment. See her post.
And many thanks to KERRYKATIECAKES for pointing out this find.
Susan captures SharonB
Susan Elliott gets everything! In April, she attended CQ Adventure, a crazy-quilters’ retreat that attracted illustrious teachers from around the globe to Glastonbury, CT, USA. Among these luminaries: our beloved Sharon Boggon (SharonB of Pin Tangle), who … Read More...
Run your fill
If you check the Fill Stitch category in your favorite stitch dictionary, running stitch probably isn’t included. But it becomes the perfect fill stitch to show movement and add shading in Caine‘s interpretation of Covus tristis‘ tentacle design. … Read More...
Make a tiny beaded tulip
There is so much gorgeousness to enjoy in Lynn‘s Beading Heart Art post about her March Bead Journal Project. And tucked quietly in the middle of the post is a brilliant tip for making easy, tiny beaded tulips. See … Read More...
Inspiration: Rag Rescue
sandie-k of Rag Rescue says, “I wanted to see if I could use 1950’s smocking pieces in a different way. Having found an old folk tale about how a rainbow was made, which included two birds, I set about making … Read More...
Inspiration: pilli pilli
Pilli pilli‘s tiny weather hoops make me squeal with delight. See more of her work on her blog.
Make a felt flower bracelet
This sweet bracelet is made from inexpensive materials and requires the most basic applique and embroidery skills — a perfect gift to make for the fairy princess in your house, or the perfect project for a young one to learn … Read More...
Stitch a row of tiny posies
This seam treatment by SharonB of Pin Tangle is one of my favorites from her I Dropped the Button Box Quilt series. So simple, but perfect for any application where a wee row of flowers would be fitting. Get the … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Coloring contest at Urban Threads
Urban Threads is having a rockin contest. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Did we mention it’s our birthday? We did? Good. We’re kicking off the festivities with this new free Maiden Monarch design — and a coloring contest to go with
Free ladybug design
Here’s a great freebie from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs. She notes that, although she used the ladybug design for applique, it could easily be resized and used for hand embroidery. Get the free design.
Footwear specimens
So, let’s say you can’t stand to kill butterflies and stick pins in them. Can you have a specimen collection? Yes! Diana Pike of Closet Crafter embroidered these tiny felt cowboy boots and mounted them as a specimen collection. Brilliant! … Read More...
New dollhouse sampler
Here’s great news from Janet Granger:
… Read More...There’s a new sampler kit on my website this week, which you might like to take a look at. It’s a ‘Home Sweet Home’ design, in shades of gold, green, and brick red.
Get Janet’s May calendar
This beautiful desktop calendar featuring casaguldi work by Janet M. Davies is now available for free download from Janet’s blog. Get the May calendar. And if you love Janet (and who doesn’t?), be sure to check out her Facebook … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Free charts: Bookmarks
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...