September 2009

STC Craft has put together a collection of 20 free patterns from their books, for you to download for some holiday / gift giving crafting: whether you knit, sew, stitch, or stamp, there’s something here for everyone.

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Great idea! If only I had long hair…Link to tutorial.

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advertising coupon

by kath_red on September 24, 2009

in Whip-Up

20% discount on all advertising at whipup until 1 October with this coupon code “WhipupSeptember253″. Claim your coupon during the advertising booking process – just click on the ‘advertise here’ button on the top right of the sidebar to get started.

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Hifa from Turkey sent me this silk ribbon embroidery tutorial link.

silk ribbon embroidery

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Because I can be a little anal…I’d look at putting some elastic in the wrap around your wrist bit, it would annoy me if it swiveled. YES, I said anal. Link to tutorial.

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As pretty as this is, on an ample chested lady like myself, I’m not sure this would work but I’m sure others can rock this look. Link to tutorial.

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London’s 2009 Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery: The prize, now in its 9th year attracts students of embroidery, design, arts, surface textiles, costume, fibres, interiors, fashion and textiles throughout the world. This year, for the first time, the Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery also ran an open category for embroiderers from all backgrounds.

The aim of this prize is to promote the use of hand embroidered surface embellishment within fashion, costume and soft furnishing. All in the hope that contemporary design and other fresh approaches will be inspired to embrace hand embroidery, to acknowledge and value its quality and expertise. See the entries and the winners here.

Claire Goodwin from Nottingham Trent University

Image: The Swarovski Prize Winner – Claire Goodwin from Nottingham Trent University

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whipup 2010 calendar

by kath_red on September 21, 2009

in Admin

I would like to invite you to join us at flickr + enter our calendar competition. We would love to include one of your images in our annual crafty whipup calendar – all the details are here .

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easy piping tutorial

by kath_red on September 21, 2009

in Sewing+Fabric

Little snoring shares her piping tutorial.

piping tutorial

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Is it that time already! LOVING these sweet knitted trees. Link to pattern.

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