design types
Under this “super category” find the articles on particular types of design, charted and hand-painted, grouped by subject. Some free patterns are listed here as well.
Quilt Block Coasters with Stitch Guides
Making the transition from stitching your first needlepoint sampler to doing canvases can be a hard one. The projects should be good-looking, appealing enough that even an experienced stitcher will want to stitch them. They should be small, so that the stitcher ha a sense of accomplishment when it’s done. And they should always... »
My Life in Bargello
In 2007 at the time Bargello Revisited came out, I went on a Virtual Blog Tour, visiting different blogs. My friend Pierrette asked me to visit her blog to talk about Bargello. That blog has been replaced by Pierrette’s My Stitching Gallery, which shows of her lovely needlework. Below is the article slightly revised. My... »
Reggie, Reggie!
Originally posted 2006-07-10 05:56:03. Republished by Blog Post PromoterThat’s what people chanted when he was playing. Although I didn’t get to his face yesterday, everything but face and hair are finished. I’ll do those next week. He’s looking pretty cool isn’t he? You may be wondering about the dark bat. It is sort of... »
New Series in Leigh’s Dynasty Ornaments
Leigh has just brought out a new group in their popular “dynasty” series — British Dynasty. Three of the designs from the group are pictured. Each dynasty series calls on the decorative tradition of that country and this one is no exception. Her you find the roses typical of British bone china, a glorious tartan... »
Raining Violets
Originally posted 2006-07-08 08:49:33. Republished by Blog Post PromoterThe violets scissors case from Whimsey & grace (http://www.whimsyandgrace.com/scissorcases.htm) is almost finished, only three patches left to go. I’m hoping to finish today sometime, if my cold doesn’t keep me from working. I really like the combination of threads and stitches, there is lots of texture... »