We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Tutorial: Picture frame pin cushions
These framed pin cushions totally rock. Beautiful and handy–perfect to set on the table beside your stitching chair. Karen of Sew Many Ways shows us how to make them. See her tute.
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Learn about Zalakdosi
Royce’s Hub gives us a look at Zalakdosi, chain stitch created with a hook. (This looks a lot like tambour embroidery and lesage.) Get the details from Royce’s post.
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A new look for DMC
DMC Threads has a refreshed site with a new look and improved features. The DMC Threads Blog says,
… Read More...The new DMC website features include easier navigation and organization of products related to specific techniques.
An extensive Education Section includes how-to
Eye candy alert: Dimensional flowers
Sue Spargo shares photos of a recent workshop in Annapolis, Maryland, where she taught layering and embroidery techniques on wool felt and–it appears–experimented with various ways of creating dimensional fabric blooms. The photos reveal a smorgasbord of techniques. Check them … Read More...
UT sale on steampunk designs
Here’s an awesome tidbit of news from Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More...We collaborated with fantastic local design duo KMKostumes to create the embroidered steampunk gown you see here, showcasing lots of the Clockwork Natura embroidery designs. It’s been written up in
Tambour work in motion
SharonB of Pin Tangle shares a couple of videos about tambour work–embroidery done with a hook instead of a needle. Check them out.
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Penny picks the winners
Penny Nickels celebrated her inclusion in Jamie Chalmer’s PUSH Stitchery by sponsoring an embroidery contest. Entrants could submit one stitched work, which had to be accompanied by an essay explaining why their art is awesome. Entries were judged solely on … Read More...
Free Thanksgiving embroidery patterns
Check out DMC Thread’s Blog for a round-up of Thanksgiving-themed embroidery patterns from around the interwebz. Go to the blog post.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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Free pattern and tutorial : Matryoshka Russian ornament
Danielle of My Sparkle shares the pattern and tutorial for an adorable matryoshka ornament. Use one as a door hanger. Or a gift tie-on. Or make up a lot of them in different colors and have an all-matryoshka Christmas tree. … Read More...
Making a design your own
Remember the stitched felt flowers tute from Red Brolly? The chicks at A Spoonful of Sugar used Bronwyn’s design as a springboard for this gorgeous giftwrap. Clever girls! See more photos at the blog post.
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Pin on some courage
Squeeeee! Lithuanian Etsy seller Adatine says of this creation,
… Read More...Leo. Brooch…It is designed for the very brave people, not for the small children! ! ! It is an original and courageous accent that may decorate not only your cloths, scarves,
Faux taxidermy goes mini
Look what Bree made! She says,
… Read More...Miniature taxidermy is here for those who believe cute things come in smaller packages. Half the size but twice the awesomeness! Meet Mr. Tiny Deer-Moose, he is a hybrid creature that is part deer,
Free Pattern: Heirloom Doll dress
Carla Crim of Scientific Seamstress guest posts on We Love French Knots about her love of sewing and embellishing doll-sized garments. She says,
… Read More...I started out with 18″ dolls, but worked my way down to small (10″) and super-small dolls
Free Embroidery pattern: Christmas sampler
Bronwyn of Red Brolly has the Christmas spirit early and big! She’s sharing three Christmas sampler designs between now and the holidays. The first, shown above, is available now. Go to her blog post to download the pattern and instructions. … Read More...
Needlework from Tajikistan
Hannah of enbrouderie gives us a close-up look at a chain-stitched suzani, probably worked with a tambour hook. See more at her blog post.
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns … Read More...
Free embroidery design from UT
This awesome design is free from Urban Threads through Sunday, October 23, in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats. Download it now.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy and … Read More...
Preprinted samplers for you to stitch
This sampler is embroidered on a printed pattern. No, really! Rebecca Ringquist designs samplers and screen prints them on cotton, ready for you to embroider with stitches and colors of your choice. Brilliant! Go to her Etsy shop to see … Read More...
Stitch realistic SRE leaves
Di van Niekerk shares a tip for taming silk-ribbon leaves and shaping them realistically. Go to her blog post for the lowdown.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well … Read More...