Copyright (c) 2008 CraftStylish.com en-us CraftStylish - Embroidery category featured posts http://www.craftstylish.com/embroidery Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:51:19 -0400 CraftStylish - Embroidery category featured posts http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.craftstylish.com/embroidery Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4803/new-embroidery-designs http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4803/new-embroidery-designs Posted by Deana
Check out the latest installment of oh-so-fabulous embroidery patterns from Sublime Stitching ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4803/new-embroidery-designs Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4703/transform-your-embroidery-mistakes-by-changing-your-outlook http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4703/transform-your-embroidery-mistakes-by-changing-your-outlook JenniferStern
Mistakes and boo-boos fall into two different categories—Designer Details and Character Builders. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4703/transform-your-embroidery-mistakes-by-changing-your-outlook Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:47:26 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4602/patching-the-hole-in-my-stabilizer-to-do-multiple-embroideries-saved-my-html-tee http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4602/patching-the-hole-in-my-stabilizer-to-do-multiple-embroideries-saved-my-html-tee Posted by JenniferStern
Using a "patch the hole" method to embroider the same design over and over saved my shirt...and probably my machine when it got jammed. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4602/patching-the-hole-in-my-stabilizer-to-do-multiple-embroideries-saved-my-html-tee Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:07:44 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4478/i-heart-felt http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4478/i-heart-felt Posted by cmk34
Bring your memories along for the ride with this easy-to-make travel frame! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4478/i-heart-felt Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:37:44 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4255/stitch-dissolve-and-distort-with-machine-embroidery-stitches http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4255/stitch-dissolve-and-distort-with-machine-embroidery-stitches Posted by JenniferStern
We pay so much attention to stabilizing so that fabric won't pucker. Try loosening up a little and go for the wrinkles, puckers, and crinkles. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4255/stitch-dissolve-and-distort-with-machine-embroidery-stitches Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:23:55 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4490/amazing-sculptural-crochet-by-emily-barletta http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4490/amazing-sculptural-crochet-by-emily-barletta Posted by LindaPermann
Artist Emily Barletta uses crochet as one of her many methods to construct intricate surfaces. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4490/amazing-sculptural-crochet-by-emily-barletta Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4170/crazy-quilting http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4170/crazy-quilting Posted by MaryRay
When you’re passionate about any craft it can make you a little crazy at times, but in this case I’m talking about a style of patchwork that originated back in the 19th century with whole quilts and can be seen today in all sorts of things from handbags to lampshades. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4170/crazy-quilting Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3155/the-last-stitch-how-to-finish-your-hand-embroidery http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3155/the-last-stitch-how-to-finish-your-hand-embroidery Posted by JenniferStern
When it comes to the end of a design, a color change, or running out of thread, a secure finish without adding bulk is what you need! Here's how to make a clean finish! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3155/the-last-stitch-how-to-finish-your-hand-embroidery Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4379/do-you-know-huck-toweling-the-old-school-swedish-weaving-technique-gains-popularity http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4379/do-you-know-huck-toweling-the-old-school-swedish-weaving-technique-gains-popularity Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Huck Toweling, or Swedish Weaving, requires "floating" yarn or floss for quick-to-finish projects. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4379/do-you-know-huck-toweling-the-old-school-swedish-weaving-technique-gains-popularity Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:26:25 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4403/check-out-swak-embroiderycom-and-enter-to-win-a-new-janome-350e http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4403/check-out-swak-embroiderycom-and-enter-to-win-a-new-janome-350e Posted by JenniferStern
Seal it with a kiss and enter to win this fantastic embroidery-only machine—it's the perfect companion to your trusted sewing machine! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4403/check-out-swak-embroiderycom-and-enter-to-win-a-new-janome-350e Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3889/machine-embroider-a-tee-with-a-slogan-html-style http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3889/machine-embroider-a-tee-with-a-slogan-html-style Posted by JenniferStern
Computer techies, express yourself by stitching some code. Embroider a bit of code on the back of a tee and display the results on the front! Recycle an old tee to deliver your "Go Green" message. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3889/machine-embroider-a-tee-with-a-slogan-html-style Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:58:34 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4084/hoopdeedo-bulletin-boards http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4084/hoopdeedo-bulletin-boards Posted by vicky_north
These embroidery hoop bulletin boards are a great way to organize notes, schedules, or even fabric swatches. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4084/hoopdeedo-bulletin-boards Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:50:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4045/french-poodle-french-knotooh-la-la http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4045/french-poodle-french-knotooh-la-la Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Sublime Stitching strikes again! Check out how Amy of Early Bird Special blog embroidered this nifty poodle tee using another awesome SS design. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4045/french-poodle-french-knotooh-la-la Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:40:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4047/more-french-knots-from-stitchy-stitcherson http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4047/more-french-knots-from-stitchy-stitcherson Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
My last post got me thinking what else one could do with French knots. Here's an answer from Kristi at Stitchy Stitcherson—a French knot afro. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4047/more-french-knots-from-stitchy-stitcherson Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3341/how-to-make-a-mini-tote-out-of-embroidered-jeans http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3341/how-to-make-a-mini-tote-out-of-embroidered-jeans Posted by JenniferStern
If you have some cool embroidered denim lurking around in your closet that you haven't worn in years...or maybe months, pull it out and remake it into a hip bag! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3341/how-to-make-a-mini-tote-out-of-embroidered-jeans Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3739/martha-stewart-launches-embroidery-designs-line http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3739/martha-stewart-launches-embroidery-designs-line Posted by AmberE
Look for elegant and graceful patterns in Martha's new designs. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3739/martha-stewart-launches-embroidery-designs-line Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2848/the-laton-jacket-revisited http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2848/the-laton-jacket-revisited Posted by JenniferStern
I checked in at the Plimoth Plantation to see the latest progress on this beautiful hand-embroidered re-creation. I was delighted to see that they were working on the lining fabric. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2848/the-laton-jacket-revisited Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:24:44 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3683/creativity-350-contest http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3683/creativity-350-contest Posted by LindaPermann
Crafting and being earth conscious seem to go hand in hand. Now, a new campaign to raise awareness of carbon dioxide reduction is sponsoring a crafty contest! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3683/creativity-350-contest Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:41:31 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2851/how-to-hand-stitch-an-outline-stitch http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2851/how-to-hand-stitch-an-outline-stitch Posted by JenniferStern
Did you know that this basic stitch, primarily used for outlining, is actually made up of straight stitches that overlap? Learn the steps to making a graceful stitch. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2851/how-to-hand-stitch-an-outline-stitch Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:45:03 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2731/how-to-embroider-a-greeting-card http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2731/how-to-embroider-a-greeting-card Posted by Sister_Diane
Many embroidery stitches take just as well to paper as they do to cloth. This tutorial shows you how to stitch up a pretty card for a special occasion. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2731/how-to-embroider-a-greeting-card