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Stephani Miller posts on Threads blog:
… Read More...There’s no reason to toss garments that have faded or donate fabric you mistakenly purchased in an unflattering color. Fashion trends for tie-dye effects and bright, saturated colors are still going strong, with
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is putting together a collection of stories about needlepoint, and she invites you to submit your story for consideration. She says,
Don’t worry if you aren’t a professional writer, a great story is better … Read More...
Oooooooooo, pretty! Appliqued and embroidered zippered pouches by Rachel of Roxy Creations. Go to her blog.
Somehow I missed posting about this adorable ornament by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive. Like her other handmade ornaments this year, it’s quick and easy. And this one is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into crewelwork (embroidery … Read More...
Improvise gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ornaments using fusible web, scrap fabrics, bits of yarn and other fibers, and lots of random, sparkly machine stitching. Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber came up with this idea and walks us through the construction step … Read More...
When you couch metallic threads, you wind up with some stiff little cut ends poking out. What are you supposed to do with that? The answer is simple. Mary Corbet demonstrates. See her Needle ‘n’ Thread post.
Here’s some interesting news posted on the Textile Arts Center’s blog:
… Read More...The Handweaver’s Guild of America have issued a call for entries for their Convergence Conference in July of 2012 in Southern California.
Exhibit: July 18-21, 2012,
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework departs from her usual medieval-style embroidery to make her first steampunk garment–a cloak with a gorgeously ornate embroidered design. Go, Racaire! See more at her blog post.
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching responds to readers’ requests and shares a tutorial for getting the spacing right when you’re transferring lettering. Her technique is unique and very smart. Check it out.
Poppytalk Handmade has issued the following call for handmade valentine and wedding items:
… Read More...This is an open call for submissions for our upcoming online Love Transforms Market/Exhibit at Poppytalk Handmade which will run January 16 – February 10/12. One of
Fourteen Countess created this beautiful ornament by transferring a photo of a jasmine flower to fabric and framing it with felt and embroidery. The finishing touch? A few drops of jasmine scented essential oil in the ornament’s stuffing. Brilliant! While … Read More...
It’s Domestic Bliss Week on Lucky Jackson’s blog, and I’m loving every minute of it. Go to her blog to see more almost-naughty stitched scenes.
Kalidarling is sharing her pattern for this cute little hedgehog ornament. Go to her flickr post for the link to the download.
Many thanks to Craftzine.com for highlighting this little sweetie.
Megan Noel shares a nifty idea for thoughtful but quick ornaments, good for last-minute decorating or gifts. Fussy-cut little images from fabric prints to peek out through the felt window. Go to the tute.
You’ll love the tutorial from vintage umbrella for these sweet nesting doll ornaments. I even love them without the ricrac. Go to the tute.
Kelly Fletcher shares this news:
… Read More...Just to let you know that the latest issue of my e-mag, The Stitch and Thimble, is now available for sale on my website. I think it’s one of my best yet. Issue 06
Check out this sweet note I received from Jen of Funk & Weber Designs:
… Read More...The question I am most often asked by Stitching for Literacy participants is, “How do I finish my bookmarks?”
I’ve been answering that question for
Khadija of Creative Mind shows us how to amp up a simple cardigan with thin leather appliques. Her technique uses fabric glue, but she notes that the leather designs could be stitched to the sweater. See her tutorial.
Marilee of Yarnplayer shares her favorite technique for tatting a ring. See her video tute.
If you can make a simple chain stitch–and, believe me, you can–you can make this sweet felt snowflake ornament. If you follow the tutorial by Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting, you won’t even need a pattern. See Troublet’s … Read More...