Scans of the J. F. Ingalls embroidery stamping pattern catalogue from 1886 are available online and are in the public domain. We have John Governale to thank for scanning 255 pages, hosting them online and patterns are in the public domain so stitchers are free to use them. This catalogue …
Beth Lea of Bluebell Wood is an historical embroiderer who has produced 3 detailed videos on the English version of Trellis stitch. this version produces different a texture on both sides. This series of highly instructive videos demonstrate how to produce a brick-like vertical pattern at the front and a …
CQMag online is out and its another wonderful free issue for crazy quilters written by Crazy quilters. This time not only do we have regular articles but Rissa has done a round up of past articles. She has dug up previously published pieces along the theme of flowers. The index …
You can make books from all sorts of recycled materials. One of the most obvious is clean packaging. Over on Exploring the Wonders of Life, Shari has written a clear well illustrated tutorial on how to make a book from a cookie box. The equipment required for simple bookbinding …
I discovered from Creativity prompt two videos I htink readers will enjoy. The first is ideal for the holiday season as it is a tutorial on how to make cards that are decorated with 3D ornaments The second would make a good gift as it demonstrates how to make …
I was browsing the Antique pattern Library and discovered 3 files I had not spotted before. They are part of the 1907 Herrschner Catalogue. It caught my eye since it was described as “Herrschner, Frederick. Art Needlework Supplies General Catalog. Chicago, Frederick Herrschner, c.1907, 242pgs. Scans donated and photo edited …
Note Unfortunately Stitchin Fingers no longer exists as the site closed late 2016 so I have removed the links in this post A New Design Challenge Over on Permutations in Fiber Stitchin fingers member Ruth Lane is running a regular design challenge. Ruth describes it as “Each month, I will …
