Jacinta of Stitchalicious has posted the finish of an or nue project that has been a year in the making. She says,
… Read More...This whole project began as a vague idea in the back of my mind as to whether I
Stitch a pretty pendant
Andrea DeHart has posted a tutorial on Craftzine.com for creating a quick, gift-worthy cross-stitch pendant. See the tute.
Learn about new Iranian fiber art
Abigail Doan‘s post on the Textile Arts Center blog looks at “the Iranian New Art group, a collective of Iranian artists and students who use recycled and natural (typically fiber) materials to draw attention to the ecological and social … Read More...
Are these designs equal?
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread compares two works of ecclesiastical embroidery with fascinating results. Though stitched in different centuries, are they based on the same pattern? Enjoy Mary’s analysis and assessment at her blog post.
Free pattern: Tatted ice skates
Sharon of Sharon’s Tatted Lace is sharing her pattern for these sweet tatted ice skates. She says,
… Read More...I thought I’d make these skates wearable instead of as ornaments, so I added a tiny pair of holly leaves to hide the
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Mimi Kirchner has expanded her line of huggable softies to include this snowy owl. Lovely. Get details and see more photos on her Doll blog post.
Inspiration: The Doll Farm
Heather Louise of The Doll Farm made this Good Twin – Evil Twin softie. Her workmanship is amazing as always. But most remarkable is the originality and creativity she puts into each doll. See her blog post. And be … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a loom and weave a mini blanket
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shows us how to make a tiny loom from wood or cardboard and use it to weave a mini blanket — a perfect project to do with kids. The project was inspired by the legend … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an embroidery pattern from a photo
Anette Berlin has posted a tutorial on Craft Stew for turning photographs into embroidery patterns. What makes her tute different than the others available on the web? Her technique uses Fotoflexer. She says,
… Read More...Fotoflexer is a free, online program. It’s
Stitch a velvet neckband
Bramcoast Publications blog shows us how to make an Edwardian-era velvet neckband based on instructions from a period magazine. Simple but elegant materials and a bit of hand stitching will yield you a beautiful accessory for the holidays or a … Read More...
Quick-to-stitch CS Santa
Debbie of Woolen Sails has created a mini version of her Santa cross-stitch design for quick holiday stitching. Get the chart.
Quick! Enter Orna’s giveaway!
Orna Willis of Ornaments is having a fabulous seasonal giveaway. She says,
… Read More...Up for grabs is a “Making Memories” Needlepoint Kit. It comes complete with all the threads, supplies and instruction packet to make one book. The book is bound
Recent free charts from un jour, une grille
(1) Ballerine
(2) Cage à oiseau
(3) Saxophone
(4) Lampe
(5) Vase de fleurs
(6) Ourson blanc
(7) Boite au lettre
(8) Petit singe
(9) Ralonge
(10) Bocal de Sangria
(11) Balais
(12) Petit garçon
(13) Bébé
(14) Bébé
(15)… Read More...
Free chart: Star of David
Though Hanukkah has already begun, this beautiful cross-stitch design from Kooler Design Studio is perfect for the season. If you don’t have time for it this year, be sure to bookmark it for next year. Get the free chart.… Read More...
Tutorial: Beaded ornament
Julia of Julia’s Place shares instructions for creating this gorgeous beaded ornament. If you’ve never tried beaded netting, this design is the right place to start. See the tute.
Make multitudes of pompoms
Anitra of Coffee Pot People has posted a tutorial on Think Crafts Blog for making a whole litter of pompoms at one time. All you need is a tool you can find in your own garage. (Or you can make … Read More...
Make a simple — and gorgeous — dove ornament
Meg of Elsie Marley share the tute for this elegant but incredibly simple ornament. A few strips of felt and a couple of stitches and…voila! You can make up dozens of these in an afternoon for gifts or tie-ons. See … Read More...
Bookmark Janet’s new blog!
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has started a new blog! Available already: a free pattern for a Christmas banner, a free desktop calendar for December featuring Janet’s stitching, a pattern for Christmas-stocking ornaments and a tute for buttonhole stitch … Read More...
Free applique block: Noel
Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs has released the final quilt block in her free series, Words of Inspiration & Celebration. Her Noel block is perfect for applique or could even be adapted for embroidery. Get the download.
Avoid a bullion mistake
Meri of Agulhas da Meri lets us look over her shoulder as she works a sampler with traditional Portuguese stitches. You probably already know that bullion stitches figure prominently in Portuguese embroidery. Meri’s demo points out a common mistake in … Read More...