I was blocked when I started writing this. No clue where to go with it. It probably shows. Although blocking is an important part of all needlework, it’s rarely talked about. Every lace knitter knows the magic that happens when you take a mess of a knit wool shawl, wet it and pin it out [...]
Stitching with a Shimmy
Shimmying through life with needles and thread…Archive for July, 2011
Not all Elmows are counted work! A freestyle embroidery pattern! Use it for your technique of choice – crewel, long and short stitch, goldwork – your call. I’d love to see what you make from it! The actual line pattern is about 4 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches tall. Feel free to use a [...]
I found this while bopping about on the net this weekend. Not exactly stitching or dance related, but he DOES put his tiny sculptures inside the eyes of needles… Go see the video interview with the artist!
Not all Elmows are counted work – but this one is! I’d love to see what you make with it! Stitch count – 42 X 42 Size when stitched on 14 count fabric – 3 x 3 inches. No longer available as a download. Sorry! ! Note: Elmows are distributed as a [...]
Monday Treasure A possibly recurring series of cool needlework things I find on the web. I found this on an old post on Craft recently and was just amazed at the lengths artists will take things. It’s kind of cool, though. Go look and then tell me what you think. Embroidery on Toast? Cross stitch [...]