Recently I have been digging out a list of Needlework books online for the stitch along that is being worked by members of the Hand Embroidery group in the Stitchin Fingers Textile Community. It will be starting next week! Yikes that sounds close to me … I am really looking …
I am having a wonderful time on Stitching Fingers checking out the sites and blogs of members. Yesterday was a public holiday so I indulged a little and instead of doing a quick whip around I am slowly savouring some real gems. So much so I just have to feature …
This is one of those posts in which you have make sure you have ink and paper loaded in the printer, make a cuppa and browse the goodies There are facsimile copies of the Craftsman magazine edited by Gustav Stickley hosted at the Digital Library for the Decorative Arts and …
Note Unfortunately Stitchin Fingers no longer exists as the site closed late 2016 so I have removed the links in this post I have been having fun with my new online play space and toy stitchin fingers. I am totally delighted with the way the textile community has responded to …
Over on Spool there is a free pattern for a lovely bird. Made up in contemporary prints like the birds illustrated the design is a sure win with the crafters set but since it it a 3 piece pattern it would lend itself to being embellished. So hand embroiderers and …
An article on the history of crazy quilting lead me to be reminded of Carol Leather’s site Needlework tips and techniques. While there I was poking about and discovered that the ever tricky bullion stitch has been featured in a tutorial on Bullion Roses. Clear tips and advice on how …
The Latest issue of Fibre and Stitch is out. As usual its great treat and it was with pleasure I made a cuppa, printed out the 84 page PDF file and settled back for a good read and visual feast. This is the fourth issue so still relatively young but …
