Eeeep! Easter is just around the corner. Your pet needs a pair of precious bunny ears! You can make this set from an Abigail Michelle machine-embroidery design at SWAKembroidery.com. The ears are available in six sizes and 11 formats — … Read More...
Even more free hand-embroidery designs
More free hand-embroidery designs
Free hand-embroidery designs
Two needlework publishers bring smocking forward
Two of our favorite publishers are joining forces! Check out this announcement from F+W Media:
… Read More...F+W Media, Inc. (www.fwmedia.com) and Country Bumpkin Publications (http://www.countrybumpkin.com.au/) have formed a partnership to create a range of digital and physical products for
How to: Applique on crochet
In honor of Chinese New Year, Agy of Green Issues refashioned a crocheted sweater into a kebaya (a Malay blouse) by adding colorful fabric appliques. What a beautiful modern take on a lovely tradition. Find out how she did it … Read More...
Four fiber-art techniques
Wilma of Empress Wu Designs explains four fiber-art techniques that you’ll want to add to your repertoire. They’re all enticing, but the one I want to try first is a fusing technique. Wilma says,
… Read More...If you like working with sheer
Spiff up a sweater with yarn roses
Carolyn of Homework shares a great idea for updating a tired sweater. She uses novelty yarn to create colorful rolled roses to embellish the neckline. While her post isn’t a tutorial, she includes enough information for most crafters to try … Read More...
Inspiration: Chitra Karve
This awesome canvas by Chitra Karve — Rough Diamond — combines embroidery and geometry to produce a work that seems to lift from its background. Brilliant! See the design emerge step by step on Chitra’s Pinterest board.
Tutorial: Embroidering a monogram on a sweater
Stephanie of Henry Happened shows how to add a subtle monogram to a knitted fabric such as a sweater. Brilliant. See her tute.
Free printables from Victoriana
Think about casting your vote for Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs in SewCalGal’s 2013 Golden Quilter Awards. (Deadline February 28.) Go to Benita’s blog post for the link. And whether or not you vote, she invites you to … Read More...
New embroidery design sets from Kelly Fletcher
Check out the new embroidery design sets from Kelly Fletcher. Each of the five sets includes multiple coordinated images that you can combine any way you want. Imagine a row across the hem of a pillowcase. Or a cluster … Read More...
Tutorial: Cat and pup softies from socks
Here’s a perfect use for orphan socks: Make a whole kennel full of sweet kitty and puppy softies! Star-Shaped and Shiny blog says,
This is another simple, affordable, and quick craft that is a terrific way to spend a rainy … Read More...
How to trace a pattern
Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane explains how to trace an embroidery pattern with no special tools except except a mass-market pen with an interesting secret. See her tute.
Tutorial: Ombre sampler
Jessica of Needle & Cloth shares an interesting take on the ombre trend. In this simple, modern sampler, practice rows of different stitches in a graduated color scheme to get the ombre effect. If gray doesn’t work with your decor, … Read More...
Virtual needlepoint classes with the expert
You want to learn how to do needlepoint, but you’d like to skip the waste and frustration of trial-and-error, and the cost and inflexible schedules of in-person classes don’t appeal to you. Janet Perry to the recue! You can find … Read More...
Inspiration: Pam Kellogg
We all need to figure out how to be friends with Pam Kellogg. She made this stunning valentine door hanger for her friend, the blogger behind Magpie’s Mumblings. Go to the blog post for an image you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued valentine
Melissa of Checkout Girl guest-posts a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for this awesome appliqued and embroidered valentine. See her tute.
Beaded beauty by Hearty Craft
Feast your eyes on two gorgeous beaded lace hearts by Zinaida of Hearty Craft. See her post.
Free pattern: Love
Stitch a little love with this free design from Hudson’s Holidays. Get the pattern.