Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More...
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Free charts: Christmas cross-stitch
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More...
Even more free patterns!
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. … Read More...
Even more free patterns!
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(1) Vive l’automne! from Brodyzen Creations.
(2) Les 3 cerises by Cachounette.
(3) Boule de Noel No. 3 by Les petites croix de Symiote.
(4) Embroidered bed pocket by Cori Blunt for the Stitchers Angel Project.
(5) Acorns for biscornu and fob by…
WOOL FELT AND YOUR CROCHET HOOK
I’ve blogged about crochet and felting before. With the advent of cold weather in my part of the world, I began thinking about making some items for my mother in law who’s visiting us until late November. She’s not used…
WOOL FELT AND YOUR CROCHET HOOK
I’ve blogged about crochet and felting before. With the advent of cold weather in my part of the world, I began thinking about making some items for my mother in law who’s visiting us until late November. She’s not used … Read More...
Masterful Marbles
I recently picked up the latest issue of World Art Glass Quarterly magazine. It’s their anniversary issue and is full of some of the most incredible glass art I’ve seen in a long time. You’ve got the regular cast of … Read More...
Masterful Marbles
I recently picked up the latest issue of World Art Glass Quarterly magazine. It’s their anniversary issue and is full of some of the most incredible glass art I’ve seen in a long time. You’ve got the regular cast of masters……
Handwritten recipe cards add flavor in a new way
Cathe Holden of The Right at Home blog has a whole “menu” of ideas for recycling and up-cycling recipe cards into fun home decor projects including framing them in geometric checked patterns, boarders, and transferring them to fabric. Pop on … Read More...
Handwritten recipe cards add flavor in a new way
Cathe Holden of The Right at Home blog has a whole “menu” of ideas for recycling and up-cycling recipe cards into fun home decor projects including framing them in geometric checked patterns, boarders, and transferring them to fabric. Pop on over…
Tutorial: Kasuthi embroidery
You’ll love the guest tutorial on Mary Corbet’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Jayashree walks us through the Indian embroidery technique known as Kasuthi, a geometric style that results in lovely works such as this one. Get the tute.
Feed Dog’s Spot quilt is spot on
Another Giveaway!! Knit To Be Square
Up next… Knit To Be Square by Vivian Hoxbro and Interweave.
Join the domino craze with Knit to Be Square! Vivian Høxbro shows you how to combine modular squares into blocks of varying sizes that become the base for a variety of…
Inspiration: Swirl temari
Oh, my goodness. I’ve never before seen a temari with anything other than an obvious, straight-sided, geometric design. But Jane of World Embroideries has produced this gorgeous swirl temari that fools the eye. She says,
If you follow the longest thread on each section,…
WAYS TO USE A MOTIF
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What is a motif? Dictionary.com defines motif as:
| 1. | a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work. |
| 2. | a distinctive and recurring form, shape, figure, etc., in a design, as in |
Sneak Peek: Jewel Tones fabric from Michael Miller
More sneak peeks from Michael Miller! This times it’s of their new Jewel Tones fabric group. Dots, stripes, flowers, geometrics, even owls – all in bold jewel tones and jet brown. Mmmm…. See more of this fun new fabric … Read More...
More New Techniques
As promised, here are some more ideas for you to try. Spice things up and crochet something different! Start with one of these, maybe:
Freeform is a favorite technique of mine. If you haven’t tried it, lose the rules and … Read More...
Desiree’s at it Again – Fish Cane Tutorial!
If the polymer clay world had a medal for “Helpful and Cool Tutorials, Tips, and Techniques,” Desiree McCorey would surely be at the top of the list for receiving the honor!
She is constantly experimenting with techniques and tools for … Read More...
Neglected but delicious needlework tidbits
This week, quilting enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat. A variety of new quilt patterns have been released, ranging from traditional to modern designs.
Quilters of all skill levels will find something to love, whether it’s … Read More...
More free quilt patterns
This week, quilting enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat. A variety of new quilt patterns have been released, ranging from traditional to modern designs. Quilters of all skill levels will find something to love, whether it’s a … Read More...