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Tutorial: Sewing in circles for kids

June 23, 2010 by Denise Felton

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

June 22, 2010 by Denise Felton

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

June 22, 2010 by Denise Felton

Gay Ann Rogers has posted a new technique article on the weight of thread. She says,

 As I look at needlework past and present, I think much of technical success depends on the weight of the thread the stitcher chooses.

… Read More...

Enjoy a special hand-embroidery series

June 22, 2010 by Denise Felton

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

June 22, 2010 by Denise Felton

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

June 22, 2010 by Denise Felton

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

June 22, 2010 by Denise Felton

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

June 21, 2010 by Denise Felton

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

June 21, 2010 by Denise Felton

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

June 21, 2010 by Denise Felton

Salley Mavor is sharing the wealth. She says,

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

… Read More...

Giveaway: Primrose and Passion

June 21, 2010 by Denise Felton

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

June 21, 2010 by Denise Felton

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

June 21, 2010 by Denise Felton

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

June 21, 2010 by Denise Felton

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

June 21, 2010 by Denise Felton

Jon Yusoff is sharing her pattern for these sweet tatted butterflies. She says,

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

… Read More...

Free charts: Cross-stitch

June 20, 2010 by Denise Felton

(1) YOU AND ME (two ducks and one heart ) from Blog di Gloria
(2) Cross Stitch Tree Motifs from Not What I Seem
(3) Sheep Sampler from primitivebettys
(4) Une poupée japonaise from Elkalin
(5) Three karate designs from … Read More...

Free charts: Cross-stitch

June 20, 2010 by Denise Felton

(1) Une geisha from Elkalin
(2) Matriochka en Rose from Le blog de carmela
(3) Biscornu in three colorways from gazette94
(4) Coeur du bonheur from Les grilles de Thiarlou
(5) CLAFOUTIS CERISES from les loisirs abbygaelle
(6) Eight puppy … Read More...

Free charts: Cross-stitch

June 20, 2010 by Denise Felton

(1) Carpe (two designs) from Le blog de 7 à la maison
(2) Sac de billes (two designs) from Le blog de 7 à la maison
(3) Pour jouer à la plage from Le blog de Mamou
(4) A HEART … Read More...

Free charts: Cross-stitch

June 19, 2010 by Denise Felton

(1) Alphabet et Lavandes from le blog petitsoleils
(2) Pretty in Pink band sampler from Embroiderbee’s Blog
(3) Faisons des Gâteaux from mes petits bricolages et mes chats
(4) Biscornu — two charts and tutorial — from Le blog de … Read More...

Free charts: Cross-stitch

June 19, 2010 by Denise Felton

(1) Phoenix Rising Band Sampler in 5 color combinations from Embroiderbee’s Blog
(2) Bridegroom’s Heart from Needleprint
(3) Coeur Bienvenue chez nous from Les grilles de Thiarlou
(4) Marguerite from plaisirdecreer
(5) COTTAGE BEIGE from Blog di Gloria
(6) Cleopatre… Read More...

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