Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood (aka CraftSanity) has posted a rockin tutorial over on Petite Purls for the perfect summer project to get your wee ones started with needlework. The lovely example shown here was created by Jennifer’s 4-year-old daughter, Amelia. … Read More...
Giveaway: Summery CQ supplies
Dash over to Pat Winter‘s blog, Gatherings, and check out her fabulous giveaway honoring the first day of summer. The prize includes silk ribbons, beads, laces, and other delicious crazy-quilting tidbits, all delivered in a pocket made from … Read More...
Gay Ann teaches us about thread weight
Gay Ann Rogers has posted a new technique article on the weight of thread. She says,
… Read More...As I look at needlework past and present, I think much of technical success depends on the weight of the thread the stitcher chooses.
Enjoy a special hand-embroidery series
Kathy Andrews is blogging a guest series on Needle ‘n’ Thread about stitching a Spring in Italy sampler of her own design, based on Italian pottery motifs. Fascinating process. Go to the latest post. Links are included to previous … Read More...
Make a (cheap) traveling stitch kit
Karen of Sew Many Ways converted an ipod/cellphone holder into a traveling stitching kit. Just drop it into the cup holder as you leave on vacation, stitch conveniently while you ride, and easily carry the whole kit with you into … Read More...
Ryan is inspired to stitch by Aimee
Comics artist Ryan Claytor stumbled across a copy of Aimee Ray‘s Doodle Stitching and was inspired to express himself in embroidery. And, being a fastidious blogger, he lets us look over his shoulder through the whole process. You’ll enjoy … Read More...
Tutorial: Sword stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is sword stitch — totally new to me. I can’t wait to see what everybody does with it. Go to SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog for the tute. (All of the TAST tutes are linked, … Read More...
Tutorial: Flying heart cuff
Janet Granger takes us step-by-step through the creation of this flying-heart cuff. The image has special meaning for Janet as a Sufi emblem. You may appreciate the design as a blessing, or you may want this accessory just for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Portuguese stem stitch
big B shows us how to do Portuguese stem stitch, the beautifully textured stitch used for the stem of this flower. See the tute.
Giveaway: Pocketful of Posies Posters
Salley Mavor is sharing the wealth. She says,
… Read More...Look what came in the mail last week! The marketing staff at Houghton Mifflin had 18″ x 18″ posters printed to promote my up-coming book, Pocketful of Posies. It was a
Giveaway: Primrose and Passion
Cheryl Goss of Willowberry Designs is giving away two copies of her new Primrose and Passion — a pattern for creating two beautiful embroidered pillows — plus related fabric goodies. Go to Cheryl’s blog post to enter before July 1.
Inspiration: SharonB
A bit of thrifted braid becomes the sumptuous base of a delicate garden in the hands of SharonB. Get the stitchy details from her Pin Tangle blog.
Needlepoint tips: How to anchor thread invisibly
Jane of Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure offers expert advice on anchoring threads neatly, securely, and without show-through on lightly stitched areas. See the post.
Inspiration: Bird Nest on the Ground
The needlework on this pincushion takes my breath away. Patricia Eaton of Bird Nest on the Ground has executed some amazing detail in this tiny format. Go to her blog post to see the close-ups.
Free pattern: Tatted butterflies
Jon Yusoff is sharing her pattern for these sweet tatted butterflies. She says,
… Read More...This is a simple butterfly pattern that you can make with that little bit of thread left from a project. Most butterfly patterns available show the four
