In case you can’t easily see the details in the image above, this week’s giveaway winners are
- Birdcage pillow kit, #13 of 51 comments, jessica p
- Molly doll kit, #61 of 218 comments, Nancy
- The Beaded Edge, #15 of 97
Many faces of buttonhole stitch
Kim of a dork with a needle shares her love for buttonhole stitch. From the example shown here, where she uses it for texture and definition, to her samples of buttonhole edgings–she proves it’s more versatile than you might think. … Read More...
A twist on fiber art
Joetta Maue gives the heads-up about an innovative fiber-art exhibition that will open in New York City on August 26. If you’re in the area, check out in-organic, a showcase for the work of 16 artists. Promotional materials say,… Read More...
A fresh look for The Textile Blog
John Hopper‘s The Textile Blog has been reorganized and updated. A new tab structure makes all the delicious content more accessible. Check it out.
More basic tatting tutes for left handers
The lessons in tatting basics continue on Heather‘s Tatted Treasures blog:
The difficulty with the double stitch is to always “transfer,” or “flip,” the knot from the working thread to the shuttle thread. Once you’ve … Read More...
Artist profile: Jazmin Berakha
Nat of the smallest forest reviews the work of Argentinian artist Jazmin Berakha. Nat says,
… Read More...Such reticence—combined with so many images featuring her strikingly modern embroidered illustrations—is both irresistible and intimidating…Here is this amazing artist who never says anything
New CS alphabet
This new cross-stitch alphabet, free from Brodyzen Creations, is perfect for monogramming or gift tags. The chart includes the border and the entire alphabet. Go to the download post.
Watch Allie create
I love it when Allie Aller lets us watch her process. Look over her shoulder as she creates her new Pretty Crazy Green 9 Patch quilt. Go to the blog post.
Picture your wedding
Michelle Rigg‘s mixed-media wedding portraits on canvas incorporate the perfect touch of embroidery. Check out more examples on her blog.
And many thanks to Melanie of you are my fave for pointing out this find.
Tutorial: Double CTJ
Tatting maven Jane Eborall has come up with a double continuous thread join that produces beautiful results with minimal sewing. Check out her tute.
1/2-price Sublime patterns!
Check out the awesome pattern sale at Sublime Stitching. And hurry! These prices last only through Sunday, August 21! Go to Sublime Stitching,
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Profile: Aury Torres-Morillo
Needlework designer Aury Torres-Morillo of AuryTM is the featured artist this week on Hoffman Distributing’s blog. Check out the interview.
Inspiration: Helen McDonnell
Siobhán of FingerPricks salutes the work of embroidery and tattoo artist Helen McDonnell. How was this done? What is the ground fabric–tyvek? Learn more, see more photos, and get links at the blog post. Meanwhile, I’ll just keep studying … Read More...
Darth Quilter
This stitched quip by colors and pattern is nothing short of perfect. I’m still laughing. See more in her flickr photo stream.
And many thanks to Carina of feeling stitchy for pointing it out.
Profile of Paul Burck
John Hopper of The Textile Blog reviews the tapestry work of German designer Paul Burck. See more gorgeous examples at John’s blog post.
Try this blackwork design
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint extends her seamless Japanese pattern to blackwork. Check it out.
Free CS charts from gazette94
gazette94 is reprising her free seasonal designs:
(1) Patchwork
(2) Couleurs D’Automne
(3) Biscornu D’Automne
(4) Coeur Hiver
(5) Biscornu Noel
(6) Cottage sous la Neige
(7) Pere-Noel
(8) Bonne Annee
How to stitch with glow-in-the-dark thread
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shares the inside scoop about stitching with a specialty thread. She says, “There are some quirks to using glow in the dark thread – and I talk about all of them here.” See her … Read More...
A design legacy
You’ll enjoy the brief but insightful article on the Etsy blog about Swedish designer and weaver Märta Måås-Fjetterström, who blazed a trail for contemporary and female textile artists in the early 20th century and left a rich legacy of … Read More...