Wilma of Empress Wu Designs explains four fiber-art techniques that you’ll want to add to your repertoire. They’re all enticing, but the one I want to try first is a fusing technique. Wilma says,
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Spiff up a sweater with yarn roses
Carolyn of Homework shares a great idea for updating a tired sweater. She uses novelty yarn to create colorful rolled roses to embellish the neckline. While her post isn’t a tutorial, she includes enough information for most crafters to try … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidering a monogram on a sweater
Stephanie of Henry Happened shows how to add a subtle monogram to a knitted fabric such as a sweater. Brilliant. See her tute.
Tutorial: Cat and pup softies from socks
Here’s a perfect use for orphan socks: Make a whole kennel full of sweet kitty and puppy softies! Star-Shaped and Shiny blog says,
This is another simple, affordable, and quick craft that is a terrific way to spend a rainy … Read More...
How to trace a pattern
Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane explains how to trace an embroidery pattern with no special tools except except a mass-market pen with an interesting secret. See her tute.
Tutorial: Ombre sampler
Jessica of Needle & Cloth shares an interesting take on the ombre trend. In this simple, modern sampler, practice rows of different stitches in a graduated color scheme to get the ombre effect. If gray doesn’t work with your decor, … Read More...
Virtual needlepoint classes with the expert
You want to learn how to do needlepoint, but you’d like to skip the waste and frustration of trial-and-error, and the cost and inflexible schedules of in-person classes don’t appeal to you. Janet Perry to the recue! You can find … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered valentine card
Faith of Ordinary Mommy Design shows us how to make a simply perfect hand-stitched valentine card. See the tute.
Tutorial: Quick-and-easy heart pin
ReFabulous reprises a valentine project that she says is quick and easy enough for a last-minute gift. Go to her blog post for the link to the tute.
Tutorial: Beaded heart brooch
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads shows us how to make this sweet little beaded brooch — great for Valentine’s Day or any day you want to show a little love. See the tute.
Tutorial: Valentine pockets
Jane LaFazio shows us how to applique and embroider little heart pockets — the perfect wrap for a teeny valentine gift. See her tute.
How to store pearl cotton
Mollie of Wild Olive has a great idea to keep your pearl cotton from getting snarly. Check out her tutorial.
Tutorial: Raised herringbone band
This week, the TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pintangle blog is raised herringbone band. See Sharon’s post to learn this awesome stitch.
How to rip it
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint explains how to rip out stitches without damaging your needlepoint canvas. See her post.
Tutorial: Adding applique to embroidery
Corinne of So September shows us how to add fabric applique to an embroidery project. Even though the example she uses is seasonal, the principles work for any design. Go to her tute.
Tutorial: Embroidered mitten napkin rings
Remember the free mitten pattern from Mollie of Wild Olive? Now Mollie shows us how to use the design to make adorable winter napkin rings. See the tute.
Tutorial: French Knot Heart Pincushion
There’s something soothing and kind of Zen about making dozens and dozens of French knots. And aren’t the results stunning. Vanessa of V and Co. shows us how to make a sweet little pincushion, fluffy with French knots and perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Pincushion and thimble necklace
It’s a thimble! It’s a pincushion! It’s a necklace! The best statement jewelry ever for those of us who love to stitch. Karen of Sew Many Ways shows us how to make one. And she says it’s easy. Check out … Read More...
Make a set of nesting catchalls
Rachael of Imagine Gnats shows how she combined a pattern from one book with design ideas from another for an adorable set of nesting catchalls. The smallest one with the pretty bird was stitched by her wee kiddo. Yea for … Read More...
A valentine project from JMD
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has put together a pretty project that would work as a gift for any season — a little fabric bowl to catch your keys, jewelry, or other little tidbits. This version includes a free … Read More...