(1) Geisha (4 designs) from Le blog de 7 à la maison
(2) Petite fille sur sa balancoire from un jour, une grille
(3) Papillon from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(4) Bouquet de fleurs (réédition) from les … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Stitch up a mess
Evidently, needle artist Aimee Ray can’t stand to throw away her orts. (I can totally relate, can’t you?) So she’s turned them into what she calls “stitched messes” — colorful, textural, framable thread compositions. Brilliant! See her post.
Foxy lady
Check out Mimi Kirchner‘s latest creation — a soft fox doll with sweet accessories. You’ll love the details! See Mimi’s post.
Redwork on quilts
Roseann of Rosebud’s Cottage gives us a close-up look at some of the red and white quilts on display at a quilt show in New York City last month, many incorporating redwork embroidery. You’ll enjoy her photos. Go to Roseann’s … Read More...
Get the best results from your silks
The thread experts at Kreinik Thread Blog offer five tips for stitching with silk threads. See the post.
Stitch a Posie sampler
This Daisychain ABCs Crewelwork Sampler makes me so happy — modern, colorful, full of variety and fun. The design is by Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy), and she’s taking preorders for kits now. Later the design will be … Read More...
Royals wed in embroidered gowns
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles takes a look at several royal wedding ensembles of recent history, sharing delicious photos and fascinating details about the lacework, embroidery, and beading involved. Enjoy Susan’s post.
Inspiration: Troublet
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting created this Heart of Many Colors for a dear friend. Proof that improvisational embroidery rocks. Go to her blog.
Tutorial: Tuna can pincushion
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shares instructions for her version of the tuna-can pincushion. A little felt, a little embroidery, and this cast-off container becomes a treasure! See the tute.
Technique close-up: Tiny baskets
Enjoy a close-up view and some hints about the construction of several kinds of dimensional needlework baskets on Salley Mavor‘s blog.
Stitching on eggs
If you were as awed as I was by recent posts showing embroidery on eggshells, you’ll love Rachel Hobson‘s new post on Craftzine.com. She points us to a tutorial by Brett Bara that reveals the secrets of this … Read More...
Tutorial: Stem and split stitches
Don’t miss Mollie Johanson‘s latest Embroidery Basics tutorial on stem and split stitches. Go to her Wild Olive post.
Inspiration: Iviva Olenick
Something new from needleartist Iviva Olenick. LOVE the addition of applique. See her Were I So Besotted blog.
Who has a surprise
kittykill of feeling stitchy found this awesome needle art by Onegroovyday on Craftster. Even if you’re not a Dr. Who fan, you will clap with delight at the tardis’ secret. Go to kittykill’s post.
How to monogram a tea towel
This gorgeous tea towel is almost too pretty to use! Find out how Mary Corbet created the monogram from her Needle ‘n’ Thread post.
Fill with French knots
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread lets us peek while she creates this fantasy flower of French knots. Along the way, she shares a bit about her technique and offers an excellent tip for French knots without tears. See her post… Read More...
Inspiration: Salley Mavor
… Read More...For the past 4 months, I’ve been working on Rabbitat, a large (24″ x 30″) fabric relief piece. It started as a simple driftwood house, then I added a rabbit topiary and over time
Great idea: Monogrammed mug rug
Leena of Creative instincts improvised this personalized mug rug for her toddler. Smart! Make one for each member of your family. You’ll make them feel special, and you’ll get the fringe benefit of protecting your furniture. See Leena’s post.
Help Cindy find a source
We got this interesting note from Cindy Madsen of Bagatelle Patterns:
… Read More...We are trying to reprint a pattern that was custom printed originally by McCalls in 1996. It included a large sheet of transfer embroidery patterns. McCalls will reprint the