Lanarte have released their 2008 cross-stitch catalogue, to pick one up check out the dealers listing of their website.

The catalogue, printed in full colour, contains 52 pages full of beautiful pictures. Designs are clearly subdivided in themes, so searching … Read More...

DMC Threads recently launched a fantastic thread pack inspired by the colour palettes used in Faye Whittaker’s All Our Yesterdays designs. Each pack contains 15 skeins of cotton, plus a design booklet with free charts and an alphabet to stitch. … Read More...

Wimble Bee’s slogan is “For people who love needlecraft”  and apart from their fun website design they have some great kits at great prices. It’s quite a one stop shop for needlework including kits, fabric, threads and charms and … Read More...

I must admit I was not aware of this show until one of my readers asked me about it. The information is a little vague and the site design isn’t exactly doing it justice but it’s the needlework content that … Read More...

Joanne Hubble from the Cat’s whiskers design studio and Jo mason from Dinky dyes threads have teamed together to bring you this holiday collection. perfect for special gifts , stocking fillers or family keepsakes.

For a list of stockists check … Read More...

Cindy Valentine has organized a new retreat in New Orleans here is their press release about the event.
THE FACTS
WHAT: This will be more of a “retreat” format and less of a formal workshop, however there will be
classes … Read More...

Little House Needleworks has released its September designs by Diane Williams.

Prairie Sampler – Night has fallen on the little log home. Stitched in Belle Soie from Crescent Colours you will need the following to complete the design as shown: … Read More...

 Hoffman distributing has released it’s latest designs for punch needle.

The September designs have been released including some very cute halloween projects.

Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

Are you a tatting fan? But can’t find anyone to share your enthusiasm for this wonderful craft?

then Etatters.com might be for you.  Join the forum to share patterns and advice and you can even participate in a E-tatters tatting … Read More...

While looking online for a little help, I came across this site filled with “how to” stitches for Hardanger by Over the moon designs
Over the moon also have a handful of their own designs available for purchase including the … Read More...

I accidentally came across this online magazine tonight and wanted to share it with all of you…I personally after downloading the first issue, think it is an amazing magazine, and it is FREE!  Below is a quoted description of the … Read More...

Jane Greenoff has a NEW Cross Stitcher’s Bible book due out November 7, 2007.  The first version was released in February 2003.  Below is a quoted description of the new book from Amazon.com:

“Features more pages, all new project designs … Read More...

History of samplers and embroidery stitches used long ago have always been an interest to any needleworker.  A Maryland Sampling: Girlhood Embroidery, 1738 – 1860 by Gloria Seaman Allen should definitely be of interest.  It is scheduled for release October … Read More...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this post is a little early, however, there is a great kit that will be available late September through Elegant Stitch.  It is called “With All Your Heart” by Blue Ribbon Designs, … Read More...

This is an excellent, just released book for embroidery fun!  Below is a quoted description from Amazon.com;

“Asian-inspired lampshades embellished with flying fish. Canvas sneakers decorated with pink and white swirls. A pretty pillow adorned with a sleeping bunny, sweetly … Read More...

It’s only August, but if you want to do some embroidery for Christmas, you’d better start now. Time flies, and suddenly it’s November, and we have other things in mind. It’s wise to start embroidered gifts – or even for … Read More...

First time stitcher or experienced, it doesn’t matter. I found during my long years of embroidery nothing beats a good quality fabric. It makes embroidering so much easier and so much more fun. Good fabric can be a little more … Read More...

I’ve heard a lot of times that many don’t try Hardanger, because they find it too difficult to handle. They love it, but because it looks very complicated, they are afraid. I’ve to admit, Hardanger can be challenging and intricate … Read More...

and it’s THE time of the year again. Make a big fat note in your diary that the online needlework show is opening its doors again from the 17th October 07 – 22nd October 07. If you are … Read More...

When I started embroidering Hardanger, I bought 2 instruction books from Janice Love: Basics & Beyond + Fundamentals made Fancy. They are superbly written and illustrated. I can’t recommend them enough for everyone who wants to learn Hardanger. … Read More...