Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created nameplate hoops for two little boys using only French knots. Rockin! See more at her blog post.
New Jacobean Leaves from Kelly Fletcher
Ooooooooo! Check out Kelly Fletcher‘s new pattern! She says,
… Read More...A soft white cotton cushion measuring 40x40cm and featuring 10 crewelwork leaves. The PDF pattern includes requirements, the full-size design and embroidery instructions, as well as instructions on how to
Free sampler pattern
Becky of Patchwork Posse gives us the heads-up about a sweet free sampler design. She says,
… Read More...This month’s free pattern from The Sewing Cottage Magazine is a Mini Sampler. The mini sampler is just that. small– with the full alphabet,
Sharing the stitchy love
I’m always excited by news that we’ve lured someone new into our stitchy world. So it gave me joy to get a note from Salma of Beautifully Sewn, sharing her first “serious” embroidery project. When she saw our post… Read More...
Tutorial: Felt mittens ornament
An easy-peasy pair of mittens, grinning with delight at the chance to adorn your tree. Go to Mollie Johanson‘s Wild Olive post to learn how to make them.
Tutorial: Crewel tree ornament
Somehow I missed posting about this adorable ornament by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive. Like her other handmade ornaments this year, it’s quick and easy. And this one is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into crewelwork (embroidery … Read More...
Ending couched goldwork threads
When you couch metallic threads, you wind up with some stiff little cut ends poking out. What are you supposed to do with that? The answer is simple. Mary Corbet demonstrates. See her Needle ‘n’ Thread post.
Racaire goes steampunk
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework departs from her usual medieval-style embroidery to make her first steampunk garment–a cloak with a gorgeously ornate embroidered design. Go, Racaire! See more at her blog post.
Tutorial: Spacing lettering transfers
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching responds to readers’ requests and shares a tutorial for getting the spacing right when you’re transferring lettering. Her technique is unique and very smart. Check it out.
A photo transfer ornament
Fourteen Countess created this beautiful ornament by transferring a photo of a jasmine flower to fabric and framing it with felt and embroidery. The finishing touch? A few drops of jasmine scented essential oil in the ornament’s stuffing. Brilliant! While … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt window ornaments
Megan Noel shares a nifty idea for thoughtful but quick ornaments, good for last-minute decorating or gifts. Fussy-cut little images from fabric prints to peek out through the felt window. Go to the tute.
Tutorial: Felt nesting dolls
You’ll love the tutorial from vintage umbrella for these sweet nesting doll ornaments. I even love them without the ricrac. Go to the tute.
Stitch a snowflake ornament
If you can make a simple chain stitch–and, believe me, you can–you can make this sweet felt snowflake ornament. If you follow the tutorial by Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting, you won’t even need a pattern. See Troublet’s … Read More...
Cheesy embroidery
What is this gorgeous linen piece with Portuguese embroidery? A cheese wrap. Clearly, folks in Portugal really respect their cheese! In case you didn’t recognize the style, this lovely accessory is the work of Meri of Agulhas da Meri. … Read More...
Photos for your tree
Here’s the perfect quick little ornament for Mom and Grandma–or Dad and Grandpa–or anyone in your family who loves collecting school photos of the kids. Make a simple felt frame for the photo. I can tell you from personal experience: … Read More...
Make a wee ornie hoop
Melissa Crowe of Checkout Girl shows us how to make an awesome little ornament from bits of felt, a few stitches, and a 3-inch embroidery hoop. Check out her tutorial.
Tutorial: Felt house ornament
Cate Anevski guest-posted the tutorial for this adorable house ornament over on whip up. Use your felt scraps, a touch of applique, and a bit of embroidery to create keepsakes for your tree or as gifts for friends. Go … Read More...
Name this work
Susan Lenz has created another assemblage incorporating her gorgeous embroidery-wrapped vintage spools. This time, the setting is a sweet cradle. She says,
… Read More...The work is done … but I still haven’t landed on the perfect title. To me, each spool
Tutorial: Pattern darning
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread walks us through the basics of pattern darning. Imagine the pretty set of linen handtowels with pattern-darning borders you could whip up for a last-minute gift. Better check out the tute.
Inspiration: Racaire
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework has done a couple of gorgeous needlebooks lately using Klosterstitch. See more at her posts Queen and We Have Dragons. Browse her blog for more information about Klosterstitch.