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The Urban Threads e-newsletter announced this great freebie:
… Read More...Own the label of Mad Scientist with this electric green-and-purple design! It’ll be just the thing for that lab coat or capacitor cozy. As a little Tesla-birthday-party-favor, we’re giving it away for
Cara of Cara Caramina Atelier created this Frida y Diego boxed set. Oh, my. I love the box as much as the dolls. So clever. See more at Cara’s blog post.
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
Urban Threads has given its blog a big refresh and a new name: StitchPunk. You’ll love the new design, and the focus is still on stitching with an edge. Check it out.
And while you’re there, enjoy the story … Read More...
Check this from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More...Watch the seconds tick by in style! This week, a shiny new tutorial will show you how to make an embroidered clock. Nope, this isn’t a crazy feat of hooping … just get
Tracey of Trekky gets Crafty shows us the evolution of an embroidered art piece that combines free machine embroidery, running stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, and wonky cross stitch. You’ll love the photo series. See the post.
When Allie Aller (Allie’s in Stitches) wanted to express appreciation to her roommate at a recent conference, she whipped up a little sumpin sumpin from fabric scraps, a vintage hankie, some fabric glue, tulle, and a little machine … Read More...
Innovative machine embroiderer Rosie Geissler is starting a monthly giveaway! The first prize up for grabs: this awesome embroidered quote. Go to Rosie’s blog post for entry details. Deadline: March 31, 2011.
Gina of Fan My Flame shows off the fabulous results of giving eight 10- and 11-year-old girls a little instruction in free-motion embroidery and then turning them loose on a portrait project. See their rockin work on Gina’s blog post… Read More...
In honor of the Year of the Rabbit, Anja Rieger Designs is publishing these adorable bunny motifs. They will be available Wednesday (January 26) in machine- and hand-embroidery formats from Anja’s online shop.
I love the new Urban Threads freebie so hard! UT’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More...You want more hipstitchery? We’ll do you one better … how about some nerd-tastic embroidery? Get your nerd on with this playful pocket design, stuffed with all the
Maggie of Smashed Peas and Carrots shows us how to make embroidered love notes for our sweethearts. She says,
… Read More...I saw the original idea for these from Katie.cupcake but changed mine up a bit because there was no way in
Check out this excellent freebie:
… Read More...Make these simple heart treat wrappers entirely in the hoop! In less than 1 minute, you’ll have an adorable decoration, name place holder, special grandchild treat, and more! This exclusive design is yours for FREE
Things are really hoppin over on Urban Threads. Check out these juicy tidbits from their e-newsletter:
… Read More...Our highly scientific observations have determined that this is the Year of the Ebook. If you’re one of the many who got a
The machine-embroidery design for this Happy Angel is discounted 20% through December 5. Download it from Anja Rieger Designs.
Anja Rieger made these cute little piggy angels from one of her original designs, machine embroidered on felt. Why does she need such a huge herd of swine? She intends to use them as gift tags. Brilliant! See more on … Read More...
Anja Rieger‘s latest series of fanciful machine-embroidery designs: little piggies enjoying winter. See more on Anja’s blog.
You know you want this jaunty little witch hat. Urban Threads‘ e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Hoop up some water-soluble stabilizer, stitch out the designs, and rinse to leave just the freestanding lace. Assemble the pieces, add ribbon/ feathers/ gems/ whatever you
You have to go see the memory quilt made by Rachel Biel (Rayela’s Fiber Focus) for her parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Her mixed-media techniques are fascinating, the secret pockets for mementos are brilliant, and the finished work is … Read More...
