About Needlecrafts: Valentine's and More

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Needlecrafts From Connie Barwick, your About Needlecrafts Editor A few more Valentine's projects and more for you to enjoy from our talented About.com Guides this week. Be sure to scroll all the way down to see all the links to the great tutorials. Easy Trellis Lace Crocheted Stole Creating a stylish accessory is fun and easy with this lace stole pattern. Beaded edges add a hint of sparkle to a simple stitch. Pair your stole with jeans and a t-shirt for a casual daytime look. Glam it up by layering it over a dress for a night out. It might be perfect for your Valentine's night out, right? See More About:  free crocheted shawl patterns  easy crochet patterns  crochet patterns by erica jackofsky Knot in Love Lampwork and Fiber Bracelet Get knotty with this simple to make bracelet that uses a series of overhand knots along with waxed linen cord and lampwork heart beads. Variation ideas are endless, including switching out the lampwork beads for other beads or making it longer and turning it into a necklace. This is a really quick Valentine's project. See More About:  macrame knot jewelry  making knot jewelry  making macrame jewelry Directions for Working the Blanket Stitch The blanket stitch is a basic, popular embroidery stitch that can be used to create an edging, used as a surface embroidery stitch, or to stitch elements in place on an embroidery project. It is worked using open half-loops of stitching, similar to a hand-worked buttonhole stitch. See More About:  embroidery stitches  stitch diagrams  beginner embroidery Knitting Readers' Choice Awards 2012 Nominations The About.com Readers' Choice Awards for 2012 allow you to share your opinion about a range of topics. Here at About.com Knitting, we want to hear about your favorite yarn company, knitting needle brand, favorite book of 2011, favorite blogger or knitting website and favorite knitwear designer. See More About:  readers' choice awards  knitting community  Needlecrafts Ads Embroidery Pattern Bead Pattern Beaded Bracelet Lampwork Beads Knitting Yarn Featured Articles Moroccan Coral Bracelet Graph New Valentine's Day Cross Stitch Pattern Collection How to Achieve True Square for Great Results Reverse Capital T Patchwork Quilt Block Pattern Classic Alphabet for Needlepoint Handling Legal Issues When Starting a Crafts Business   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Needlecrafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement