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Look what has happened to CrossStitcher magazine! Charlie Moorby of the magazine’s staff tells us:
… Read More...Here at CrossStitcher magazine, we’ve just had a re-design and now we’re rocking a trendy new look that’s jam-packed with contemporary cross stitch designs and
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) has pulled together into one page a whole series of projects using the same design or theme. It’s amazing to see, for example, the same seahorse pattern rendered seven different ways. I’m definitely … Read More...
Have you been following Ruth O’Leary‘s series on the St. Cuthbert’s banner? Back in September she reminded us,
… Read More...This is a fantastic project commissioned by the Northumbrian Association to make a new version of a lost medieval processional banner
Here’s a great idea for recognizing someone who has helped you out: Heidi of Speckless is sharing her original pattern for a Finding Your Way merit badge. She says,
… Read More...If you know someone who is a great leader or has
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...
The Lone Beader‘s latest project: Radio City Music Hall. I cannot wait to see how this work develops. Get details from TLB’s blog post.
Jeanine in Canada (Italian Needlework) doesn’t exactly give us a step-by-step tutorial for Parma embroidery. But her short description and photos are so clear and on target, you’ll catch on right away. See the lesson.
Corinne of so september blog shows us how to create this beautiful stitchy border. It’s much easier than it looks! Corinne refuses to take credit for inventing this stitch combo, but it’s certainly fresh to me! See the tute.
Trish Burr explains how embroidery designs are screen printed onto fabric. If you love this kind of behind-the-scenes info as much as I do, get the details at her blog post.
Viji of Viji’s Craft shows us how to stitch a Danish knot. She uses a row of the knots to create a border to great effect! See the tute.
I’m in love with Candice Hicks‘ composition books. The Textile Arts Center blog says,
… Read More...Common Threads is a series of ten hand-sewn, hand-embroidered soft books, mimicking the very nostalgic “Composition” books of the typical American childhood. The threads create
This photo made me want to grab a hoop and stitch some French-knot flowers! You, too? If this stitch is new for you or if you could use a refresher, see Mary Corbet‘s updated video tutorial on her Needle … Read More...
Remember the tutorial by Sister Diane Gilleland (CraftyPod) for making dorset buttons? She has a great new use for those pretty tidbits — a dorset-button brooch. See her blog post for the how-to.
Confession: I’ve read enough expert embroidery blogs to know I probably need a laying tool. But I haven’t bought one because I wouldn’t have a clue how to use it. Mary Corbet to the rescue! Mary’s new video tute demonstrating … Read More...
This combo of geekiness and stitchy skill by Jessica of bren & jess gives me shivers of delight. She says,
… Read More...I used the data on this page, of compound interest on $1 at 3% – 8%, to create the stitch
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog has just released the third set in her series of stitch files. She says,
… Read More...These worksheets are designed by me to build into a hand embroiderer’s resource file. The files are part stitch dictionary, part
Several gorgeous vintage Sajou alphabets have been uploaded over at the Free Pattern Maker blog. Pictured above are selections from Sajou 236 and Sajou 235. If you haven’t visited Ramzi’s blog, it’s time to check it out!
