Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is sharing the pattern and instructions for creating this Santa shadow applique. She says the design “can easily be adapted to needle-turn or freezer paper applique methods.” Go to her blog post for links to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Creating a simple needlepoint design
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint show us how to turn printer’s ornaments into simple designs for quick-and-easy needlepoint gifts. See the tute.
Tutorial: Step stitch
Kim of bigB steps us through another in her 100 stitches series: step stitch. See the tute.
Stitch a 3D teddy bear
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) has put together a tutorial for adding a dimensional teddy bear to a crazy quilt or other needlework project. This is so adorable, it almost makes me cry. And her PDF file explains how to … Read More...
An app for stitchers
Margaret Travis of Stitch with Me has found an Android app for stitchers. She says,
… Read More...SuZy’s Portable Stitches. I found it in the Android Marketplace of my phone when I was searching for Apps. I searched for needlework and this
Get the last Stitch Files freebie
The last set of free stitch files is available now from SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog. Sharon says,
… Read More...The files are part stitch dictionary, part inspiration, part storage format, part stimulus to explore new stitches, part lesson and part organisation
Tatting tutorial: Adding a bead
Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Thread Escapades has posted a tutorial for adding a bead in the center of a single-shuttle split ring. As always, Jon’s photos and text make the technique clear and accessible. See the tute.
Video tutorial: Cable plait stitch
Enjoy Mary Corbet‘s excellent video tute for cable plait stitch — “a really pretty stitch, and it’s not too complicated once you get the hang of the movements involved in it.” See the video.
Tutorial: Buttonhole picots
This week’s TAST challenge offers a double dose of stitchy fun. SharonB shows us two ways to make buttonhole picots. See the tute on her Pin Tangle blog post.
Design your own CS pillows
A post on Craft Stew shows us how to design custom cross-stitch pillows. The blogger says,
… Read More...I adore commercially manufactured cross-stitch pillow kits. The designs are beautiful, the instructions are clear, the threads are all assembled and most even come
How the moon got its craters
Rachel Hobson (Average Jane Crafter) continues the series about her moon embroidery with details about the stitches used to create its amazing topography. Read the post.
A Kiln Forming Project from Bullseye – Inline Plate
Got a kiln? Then I’ve got a project for you. It’s the Inline Plate over in Bullseye Glass’s education section on their web site. It is a great use of stringers. Since the file is a pdf I couldn’t pull … Read More...
Tutorial: Portuguese border stitch
Sarah Whittle walks us through Portuguese border stitch. See the tute.
Tutorial: “S-ing” with metal thread
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread does a phenomenal job of documenting the use of metal purl. Her photos are so clear and well stepped, words are almost unnecessary. If you’ve lacked the nerve to try working with metal threads, Kathy’s … Read More...
Video tutorials: Twisted and crested chain stitches
Enjoy a couple of new video tutes from Mary Corbet (Needle ‘n’ Thread):
Learn techniques from Ruth’s banner project
Have you been following Ruth O’Leary‘s series on the St. Cuthbert’s banner? Back in September she reminded us,
… Read More...This is a fantastic project commissioned by the Northumbrian Association to make a new version of a lost medieval processional banner
Stitch a baby gift
This sweet craft featured on Papgena Made It uses raw-edge applique to add that special personal touch. The blogger shows us her process briefly and points to other tutorials for the basic soft-block project. Get the details from her blog … Read More...
A natural-dye surprise
Lisa of Lil Fish Studios hand-dyed the materials from which she made this gorgeous little accessory for her daughter’s room. Lisa has been experimenting with natural materials — lichens, onion skins, greens — to color felt, roving, thread, and lace. … Read More...
How-to: Parma embroidery
Jeanine in Canada (Italian Needlework) doesn’t exactly give us a step-by-step tutorial for Parma embroidery. But her short description and photos are so clear and on target, you’ll catch on right away. See the lesson.
Tutorial: Embroidered border
Corinne of so september blog shows us how to create this beautiful stitchy border. It’s much easier than it looks! Corinne refuses to take credit for inventing this stitch combo, but it’s certainly fresh to me! See the tute.