Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shows us how to modify a tiny embroidery pattern to fit the front of a t-shirt. See her post.
What is thin, stitchable, and hygienic?
Heidi of Embellished Dreams created this gorgeous flower brooch from an unusual fabric: baby wipes. She says, “After the baby wipe is dry it looks and feels like a very thin felt.” Imagine the implications for surface embroidery and other … Read More...
Tat a Celtic motif
Heather of Tatted Treasures is sharing her original pattern for this beautiful Celtic tatted motif. Go to her post for the instructions.
Wrap your words in wool
Astrid of Red Red Completely Red borrowed an awesome idea from bloesom kids to create a yarn-wrapped nameplate for her daughter’s room. Beautiful! And, oh, the possibilities. Go to the bloesom post or Astrid’s post to find out how it’s … Read More...
Doodle while you stitch
Alice of BeStitched advises needlepointers to keep a doodle canvas handy. What’s a doodle canvas? Go to her post to find out.
Tutorial: Button wreaths
Raid your button stash to create simple, colorful wreath ornaments. Jenni of Vintage Umbrella shows us how. See her tute.
Tutorial: Wired-ribbon roses
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl shows us how to make these delicious wired-ribbon roses. Go to her tute.
Vary your thread to create contrast
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread demonstrates how you can create subtle contrast in an embroidered work by switching to a slightly thicker, darker thread. See her post.
Tutorial: Hand-stitched card
Jules of Adventures in Thread shows us how to make this gorgeous hand-colored and embroidered greeting card. See her tute.
Recent stitch tutorials
Recent tatting tutorials
Check these recent tutes from Tatted Treasures:
Finishing a Tatted Motif with a Folded Join
How to Hide Ends with the Magic Thread Trick
Taking out Stitches
Avoiding the Folded Join
Ginkgo pattern from Yarnplayer
Marilee Rockley of Yarnplayer’s Tatting created this gorgeous ginkgo leaf pattern. It has both plain and beaded variations. She says,
… Read More...I consider it an advanced level pattern, mostly because of the folded rings and the Catherine Wheel joins. But, actually
Pattern and tutorial: Star ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares another Stashbustin’ Ornament: a folk-art star. Go to her post for the pattern and tute.
Video tutorials: Needlepoint techniques
Vicky DeAngelis demos a couple of techniques on BeStitched: stitching without a laying tool and lassoing a bead. Check them out.
And many thanks to Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint for sharing this find.
Pattern and tutorial: Circus Monkey
Oh, the cuteness! If you need some cute, Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern and tutorial for creating this Circus Monkey felt sculpture. Go to her post.
Slant your satin stitches
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread warns,
… Read More...When satin stitching, start in the middle of the element and work towards a tip or edge, so that you can set in the slant of your stitching. But think before you stitch:
Tutorial: Angel face ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares a new Stashbustin’ Ornament in her weekly series–a sweet and easy angel face. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.
Tutorial: Basic embroidery project
Allison of little lovelies guest posts a tutorial on 30days that a beginner can embrace. She shows how to do the basic backstitch–the only stitch needed for this piece. Then she covers creating a simple pattern and mounting and framing … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Mooshy Belly Bunny
Chez Beeper Bebe shares the pattern and tutorial for creating Mooshy Belly Bunny from recycled materials. Perfect in every way. And she says this little softie can be made in just an hour–a quick gift for a wee one on … Read More...
Achieve smoother shading
Needlepainting expert Trish Burr shares ten tips for smoother shading. See her blog post.