This PDF file The Riches of Stitches is an excellent resource particularly if you are following the TAST challenge. Not only is there stitch instructions in this article, but ideas on how to push a stitch further. This phrase “pushing a stitch” is often used by contemporary embroiderers. I see …
One of the constant questions asked by those who are new to hand embroidery is how to transfer a design to fabric so that you can stitch it. I have just stumbled upon Back to Basics useful tips and techniques which is provided by the UK based Embroiderers Guild magazine …
Piecework Magazine has announced The Excellence in Needle Arts Awards for 2008. For a chance to win up to $500, people have been challenged to design and create pincushions and send them by March 1, 2008. The juried pieces will be exhibited at The National NeedleArts Association’s (TNNA) June 2008. …
I have always delighted in temari balls particularly as Christmas draws near as many crafters here in OZ make them as Christmas decorations for the tree. They are a great way to use up scrap yarn and they make great gifts too! Japanese Temari explains a little about the history …
Linda over on Chloe’s Place had a gem of a find at the local markets on Sunday. A copy of the Melba Needlework book came Lindas way and she is loading it to her Flickr site. So do check out her Melba set and while you are there don’t forget …
In response to my post pointing toward Crochet workshop sheets to download Christine asked if scrumbling was suitable for children. I thought it a very good question so decided to expand a little on this morning. I think if the stitches were kept simple and the scrumbles small it would …
Fiberarts has featured 6 textile artists who make use of layers to build up imagery. Artists featured in Sampling: A Showcase of Ideas in Layers are Mavin Staub Ambrose, Milisa M. Galazzi, Arlene Gitomer, Lorraine Glessner, Daniella Hefter, Karen Henderson. Check out this online gallery to see some interesting contemporary …
