Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs walks us step-by-step through a contemporary filet darning interpretation of her seahorse design. I think the dimensional border she created is as beautiful as the central motif. Go to her blog post to see … Read More...
Stitch on the beach!
Amy of Amy Stitches sent us the heads-up about an awesome-sounding stitching retreat taking place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (USA), in October. The event’s site says,
… Read More...We are going to have a great year in 2011!!! As usual, we
Tutorial: Pebble doll
Anna Branford shares her technique for creating this sweet pebble doll–perfectly huggable and textural for little hands. She says the project is appropriate for those with beginner skills, but imagine the lengths to which a more experienced stitcher could … Read More...
Support the spread of poisons
Victoria Crowder Payne invites your support for creating the Sinister Stitch exhibit and documentary. Her Kickstarter site describes the exhibit:
… Read More...A mixed media embroidered collection consisting of 13 ancient poisonous botanicals anchored by a central personification of the Mandrake Root’s
Delicate security
Amazing! Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story says lace fences, designed by a Dutch firm, are now available in the USA and Europe. When I win the lottery, I am SO getting one of these. See more photos at Tricia’s blog … Read More...
Some tough softies
Mulder and Scully by DeriDolls. Yipee!!! See more wonderfulness at the DeriDolls blog.
Have you twilled?
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread gives us a look at twilling–embroidery on quilts using the Palestrina stitch. See her post.
Inspiration: grrl+dog
grrl+dog created these sweet little house brooches. My shirt needs a whole neighborhood! See more at her blog post.
Stitch along with MimiLove
The July stitchalong at feeling stitchy is an awesome design by the spectacular MimiLove! Grab the free pattern.
Tip: Accurate stitching on paper
New House Project has a brilliant shortcut for accurate stitching on paper. Go to her post to find out her trick.
Many thanks to Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com for pointing out this great find.
Try out Japan Thread
The Kreinik Thread Blog introduces us to Japan Thread. The blog says,
… Read More...Today Kreinik makes Japan Threads that have a percentage of real metal in them, but are primarily synthetic so that they are long-lasting, non-tarnishing, inexpensive, and easy to
Susan’s prayer for Sendai
In describing her exquisite Hearts and Hands for Sendai quilt block (shown here), Susan Elliott says,
… Read More...I believe that embroidery is a spiritual exercise. I believe that great love and energy has been generated by every person who picked up
Tutorial: Tufted satin stitch
Kay Hickman has posted an article on Bernina Blog explaining how to turn a machine-embroidered satin stitch into fluffy tufted satin stitch. See her tute.
Stitch an optical illusion
I LOVE this idea from Funk & Weber Designs. See anything wrong with this American flag? Well, just stare at it for a while and then look at a white surface, and you’ll see Old Glory in all her … Read More...
Learn about Palestinian embroidery
I’m so pleased to discover Rimal Publications, a publishing house in Cyprus that specializes in books “that introduce readers to the unique cultural richness of the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean.” Ali Shawwa of Rimal alerted us to … Read More...
Share your dream
Check out this amazing collaborative artwork project: The Dream Rocket. You create a fiber art panel expressing one of the dream themes, and it is combined with the works of other artists from around the world to wrap a … Read More...
Get some Needle Knowledge
Holy smokes! Look what I found! A new site devoted to “all things needlework”: Needle Knowledge. The site has four main areas–Knitting & Crochet, Embroidery & Needlework, Sewing & Quilting, and Knowledge Nuggets. My personal interests hit each of … Read More...
Win a Jennifer Andrews portrait
Unbelievable! Jennifer Andrews of Children Playing with Fire is giving away an original hand-embroidered portrait! Maybe of you! She says,
… Read More...If you would like an embroidered portrait of yourself (by me), then here is your chance. Just leave a comment
Stitch a sharp point
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread solves the problem of how to get a sharp point in satin stitch. See her tute.
Tutorial: Basic shisha embroidery
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting is sharing a tutorial for basic shisha–attaching tiny mirrors to fabric with embroidery. See the tute.