Needlework general news – Page 84

Tutorial: Fabric flowers

October 11, 2011 by Denise Felton

Kris and Kim of The DIY Dish show us a fresh take on making fabric flowers to add to home decor. Check out their video tute.

This luscious pomegranate is a bit of a departure for tinctory. Her smocked jewelry usually doesn’t incorporate much beading, but the glass-bead “seeds” are perfect for this work. You’ll want to see it from every angle. See more photos … Read More...

Learn shading techniques with Janet

October 10, 2011 by Denise Felton

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has an online class coming up on shading using stranded threads and needleblending. She says,

I worked really hard to explore and conquer shading and discovered a few things:
it isn’t as hard as

Free e-book of needlework tips

October 10, 2011 by Denise Felton

Helen of Bustle and Sew says,

You may remember that way back at the beginning of the summer I asked for contributions to put together a free hints and tips books for us all to share. It’s taken a little

How to finish Japanese embroidery

October 10, 2011 by Denise Felton

If you think the stitching of Japanese embroidery is a formal ritual, wait till you see the process of preparing a finished piece for mounting or framing. Amazing. Go to the Moonsilk Stitches post for the details.

Inspiration: Scrivimi

October 10, 2011 by Denise Felton

Ohhhhhhh, the cuteness. Check out many more unique, adorable softies at Scrivimi‘s Pollaz blog.

Needlework from Tajikistan

October 10, 2011 by Denise Felton

Hannah of enbrouderie gives us a close-up look at a chain-stitched suzani, probably worked with a tambour hook. See more at her blog post.

Tutorial: Buttonhole seahorse

October 9, 2011 by Denise Felton

Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery shows us how she created this shining seahorse. Follow along and make one yourself. See the tute.

A doll’s doll

October 9, 2011 by Denise Felton

What could be more endearing that cuddly dolls with with cuddly dolls. See more of these charmers at Cara Carmina Atelier.

A pendant with a secret

October 9, 2011 by Denise Felton

Larissa of mmmcrafts reviews Microcrafts: Tiny Treasures to Make and Share. Of this photo, Larissa says,

First up, a felt pendant with itsy bitsy flowers on the front and a pocket in back to stash a diminutive photo of your

Pendants of vintage lace

October 9, 2011 by Denise Felton

These gorgeous pendants are the work of Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art. Stunning. Would it be wrong for me to borrow her idea and add tidbits of embroidery and beading? See more examples of Harmony’s lovely work at … Read More...

Inspiration: JafaBrit

October 9, 2011 by Denise Felton

Wow. The creator of this piece, JafaBrit, says,

You know, this is what happens when one becomes obsessed with yarn and glue, and garage sale mannequins.

Only if you have the eye and mind of an artist. See more … Read More...

Inspiration: Love and a Sandwich

October 9, 2011 by Denise Felton

The cutest Mogwai ever. Who would imagine such evil lurks within. See more of Love and a Sandwich‘s creative stitchery in her flickr photostream.

Make an elephant softie

October 9, 2011 by Denise Felton

Creative Breathing shares her pattern for this sweet elephant felt soft-sculpture. Make one for the circus-lover–or Republican–in your life. Get the pattern.