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Tutorial: Tat around a bead

August 1, 2012 by Denise Felton

Love this bracelet? Yarnplayer Marilee Rockley explains how to tat a ring around a bead. See her tute.

Use garment canvas for wearable tapestry

August 1, 2012 by Denise Felton

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint clues us in about garment canvas–needlepoint fabric that has no sizing, stretches slightly, drapes like fabric, and can be washed and dried. It may be the secret behind these tapestry-like garments from Dolce & … Read More...

Free tat pattern

August 1, 2012 by Denise Felton

Diane of Lace-lovin Librarian shares her pattern for tatting this beautiful doily. Go to her post.

Celebrating with stitchy style

July 26, 2012 by Denise Felton

Hand and Lock shares images of their embroideries created especially for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Among them: this military-style costume for Paul McCartney! See more at the H&L blog post.

A traditional bride

July 26, 2012 by Denise Felton

Hannah of enbrouderie gives us a close-up look at a Bedouin bridal veil from Dr. Shirazi’s collection that features traditional cross-stitched embroidery. Go to her blog post for more views.

Win ‘Doozie’

July 26, 2012 by Denise Felton

Janelle Wind is giving away two of these darling Doozie softies by Mardi of Dudley and Grace. Go to Janelle’s blog post for the entry rules. Contest ends August 1.

Students can join The Dream Rocket for free!

July 26, 2012 by Denise Felton

Jennifer Marsh of The Dream Rocket shares this heads-up:

Dear Teachers,

Your class is invited to participate in The Dream Rocket Project for free at the next NAEA 2013 Conference from March 7-10. Location of exhibit: Fort Worth Convention Center, 

… Read More...

Register for retreat with Tina Close

July 26, 2012 by Denise Felton

Imagine spending a weekend in the Connecticut countryside, learning needlepoint techniques from artist Tina Close. A dream come true? It can happen to you. The Art Needlepoint Company is presenting the Close Creativity and Needlepoint retreat in Kent, Connecticut, … Read More...

Tutorial: Camping quiet book

July 24, 2012 by Denise Felton

This camping page from a felt quiet book has a posable figure (in the sleeping bag) and a lantern that lights up! Go to Stephanie’s Imagine Our Life blog post to find out how to make one yourself.

Many … Read More...

Tutorial: ‘Wise Old Owl’

July 24, 2012 by Denise Felton

Creative Breathing shares the pattern and instructions to create this adorable owl. See the tute.

A sweet sister’s song

July 24, 2012 by Denise Felton

This might be the sweetest bit of embroidery ever. The blogger behind Bits of Stitching created it for a summer stitching contest. She says,

The cute birdies…remind me of my 2 precious daughters. My oldest is constantly singing lullabies to

… Read More...

Win ‘Orange Blossom’

July 24, 2012 by Denise Felton

You could win a copy of Janelle Wind‘s new pattern, Orange Blossom, which features patchwork and applique in a citrus-y table runner. Go to her blog post for the entry rules. Contest ends August 1.

Stitch a random sampler

July 24, 2012 by Denise Felton

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shares some interesting thoughts about creating a random stitch sampler. Check it out.

Hearts on a fence

July 24, 2012 by Denise Felton

Lenora of the Textile Arts Center spotted this instance of yarn bombing while out walking in London. Such a simple idea: yarn wrapped around the links of a fence to create multicolored hearts. Lovely. See more views at her blog … Read More...

Meet Jack B. Nimble

July 23, 2012 by Denise Felton

There’s an interview of one of my favorite needle artists over on MrXStitch. Jack B. Nimble is as kind as he is talented and erudite. Go to the post for a peek into his brain and his work.

Inspiration: Veronica Fuentes

July 23, 2012 by Denise Felton

Veronica Fuentes shares images of the work she produced as an artist in residence at the Textile Arts Center. Definitely a residency well spent! See much more at her post.

Turn embroidery into a pillow

July 23, 2012 by Denise Felton

Lisa of A Cuppa Tea with Me created this sweet embroidery in response to Feeling Stitchy’s July stitch-along. Can’t let something so pretty go to waste, so she made it the focal of a darling little patchwork pillow. See more … Read More...

DIY bridal headdress

July 23, 2012 by Denise Felton

Chris of Ella’s Craft Creations shows us the headpiece her daughter made and will soon wear as a bride. It’s a needlework masterpiece. See more views at Chris’ blog post.

Recent needlework on the runways

July 23, 2012 by Denise Felton

It’s time for a roundup of needlework in the fall lines of haute couture from Susan Elliott. I adore these photo essays. And even though I know to expect extreme embroidery, I’m astonished every single time by the artistry … Read More...

Tutorial: Knotless embroidery

July 23, 2012 by Denise Felton

Carmel of Solomon Sewing shows us her technique for knotless embroidery that results in work that is as neat on the back as it is on the front. See her photo tutorial.

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