This month the On-Line Digital Archive of Documents on Weaving and Related Topics has loaded 3 more free ebooks that are of interest to stitchers. Dentelle Teneriffe, is part of the early DMC library. This book on Teneriffe lace work is of course in French, but the illustrations are understood …
The Gutenberg Project has an ebook by Grace Christie online. Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving . Although published originally in 1912 this book is a total gem don’t miss archiving a copy on your computer and printing out sections as you need it. This book is really a needlework classic that …
This post card which was started for the 6 x 4 lives challenge was in grave risk of becoming a UFO. I am not sure if it quites meets the criteria to be included in Sandie’s UFO and WISP challenge but in order to prevent a UFO (UnFinnished Object) I …
With the Take a stitch Tuesday Challenge starting in two days I thought this was a handy article for all. Eight Steps for Choosing the Right Needle is well written article by Catherine Bracken on the topic of using the right needle to get the best effects with your stitches. …
In a gift making frenzy I have gone a bit purse/bag/pouch mad lately and dug up some links to free patterns online. Kwik sew has a free sample pattern of a Clutch Purse which is ideal to adapt as a crazy quilting project. Vintage Fabric Handbag
Cameoroze left a comment pointing to a free tutorial Pompom Candy Cane Ornaments. Check them out as these are quick, cheap, ideal projects for older children to make, and not too heavy on the tree. While on the site check out the crafts page as there are many other freebies …
Annette Banks has spent 20 years recreating the Bayeux Tapestry. She vowed to make a copy of the famous 11th century tapestry after her father died in the 1980s.Like the original embroidery depicts the Norman invasion of England in 1066 however but “ the real thing made me want to …
