We got this note about an amazing upcoming event from our beloved Olisa Corcoran (Cocoa Eyes the Stitcher), who is a participant:
… Read More...If you’re in the New York City area on June 6th, don’t miss out on an amazing poetry
Call for Papers: Textile Society of America
The Call for Papers is now open for the 2014 symposium of the Textile Society of America. The society’s site says,
… Read More...The theme of the symposium: New Directions: examining the past, creating the future will take a special focus on
Utah hosts international lace convention
Whether you’re a lacemaker, or you’d like to learn, or you’re just a fan: heads up! LaceNews announces a world-class event to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, in August. The 60th International Organization of Lace, Inc. (IOLI) … Read More...
How to turn funky jeans into pretty shorts
Turn a worn-out pair of jeans into stylish shorts with a bit of lace on the pockets and a delicate machine-embroidery design at the hems. Get all the details from the free tutorial at Urban Threads.
Inspiration: Robin Atkins
This bit of bead embroidery made me gasp a little. Its creator, bead-embroidery goddess Robin Atkins, says,
… Read More...Getting back to bead embroidery definitely makes me happy, although this piece really isn’t about being happy. It’s my Bead Journal Project
Tutorials in small bites
Laura of Mason Bee is posting a rockin series, Honeycomb Embroidery Tutorials. She says,
… Read More...The designs have been made so that even if you only do one, you’re not left with yet another sample that floats about your house, but
They’re heeeeeeeere
Olisa of Cocoa Eyes the Stitcher saw that artist Amy Sheridan produced two different stitched interpretations of this classic scene from Poltergeist, so she had to ask why. See the answer (and both works) at Olisa’s blog post.
Stitch a gift for your special mother-in-law
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum created this beautiful stitched gift for her mother-in-law. She suggests that it would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift if you, too, happen to have a wonderful mother-in-law. She’s sharing the poem as a pattern and … Read More...
How to label floss bobbins
One great way to keep your floss collection from turning into a tangled mess is to wind your skeins onto bobbins. But then how do you identify the floss color? For patterns that use subtle shifts in shades, the right … Read More...
Win a US$100 gift certificate to Urban Threads!
Heads-up! There’s an awesome new embroidery contest at Urban Threads! Their e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Each machine embroidery design on Urban Threads comes with a list of the colors we used to stitch it out. While we’re happy to provide ’em,
April 30 deadline for Cyprus course grants
Please consider this message we received from Anna Kyritsi of the Anazitisi Cultural Centre in Cyprus:
… Read More...Although the situation in Cyprus is difficult at the moment, “Stitches and Threads” will take place in October 2013. Please note that this is
New site for crafters
Vicki Ormerod sent us this rockin announcement:
… Read More...Lookwhativemade.com is a brand new craft community website where crafters and designers can go to upload their latest project and show the community what they have made, get feedback and make friends with
Stitch Who?
Dr. Who fans: heads up! Jennifer Ofenstein alerts us to a stitchalong with serious Who flavor. She says,
… Read More...Join Fandom In Stitches in celebrating 50 years of our favorite Doctor with the 12 week Doctor Who Stitch Along. One free
Free e-book: Simple Stitchery by Helen Dickson
I love presents! I especially love stitchy presents! So I’m delighted to tell you about a gift for all of us from Helen Dickson of Bustle & Sew. Helen’s new e-book, Simple Stitchery, is available as a free download from … Read More...
The USA in stitch
Amy of While Wearing Heels tells us a bit about her project to embroider a map of the United States. Not as simple as it sounds. The pretty result will be made into a quilt by Amy’s mom. (Yea for … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom appliqued pillows
Sania Pell posted a tutorial on Inside Out Magazine’s web site for making a charming set of throw pillows. Applique fabric images and add silk flowers and leaves for one-of-a-kind accessories with dimensional flair that perfectly match your decor. See … Read More...
Three more days to enter
Don’t forget! CraftGossip and Lark Crafts are giving away a copy of Aimee Ray’s Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond and a bundle of embroidery floss.
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Enter the giveaway before April 17, 2013
New design from The Lone Beader
The Lone Beader has a new beaded-brooch pattern that is suitable for beginners. I’ve you’ve been wanting to try your hand at bead embroidery, here’s the perfect chance. And you’ll have an adorable toy poodle to wear or share when … Read More...
What Jude is thinking – Jude Hill Needlework Artist
It is fascinating to me to observe an artist’s mind at work. Most of us have trouble articulating our design process — we say it’s something we “feel.” So I love that Jude Hill speaks aloud her thoughts as she … Read More...
Inspiration: Iviva Olenick
Poetry, watercolor, embroidery in one small piece. Artwork by Iviva Olenick of Were I So Besotted. The hashtag underscores Iviva’s use of a traditional artform in untraditional ways. Go to Iviva’s blog to see lots more of her amazing work… Read More...