Stacey at Fearn Abbey Needleworks has posted a sweet Valentine freebie and shows it on two different ground fabrics in her blog. It is shown here on the black fabric. It looks beautiful on either choice – although it looks … Read More...
Whitework Video
Mary Corbet of Needle N Thread recently posted about this video that tells about Appenzell whitework. It is about 30 minutes long and is quite informative. As Mary says, “Appenzell is a region in northeast Switzerland, famous in the embroidery … Read More...
Choosing Ground Fabrics
Mary Corbet from Needle N Thread is getting ready to prepare lessons based on her Secret Garden embroidery project. Before she does that though, she is preparing her ground fabrics. And she is discussing her choices for ground fabrics, why … Read More...
Shampoo Session
Les Chroniques de Frimousse often posts free patterns that show a little slice of life scene. In this case a mother is shampooing her child’s hair. This chart would make a great addition to a powder room. It is done … Read More...
Two Chain Stitch Tutorials
Sharon B has two chain stitch tutorials posted on her Pin Tangle blog. One is a plain chain stitch and the other is a beaded chain stitch. She provides photo tutorials for both and lays them out so clearly that … Read More...
Skiing and Sledding Cross Stitch
My sister took her kids tubing and skiing today. They are big fans of sledding too. She prefers to stay in the lodge drinking cocoa. That is where I would be too! If you have a fan of skiing and … Read More...
Friendship Sampler
Embroiderbee posts the most detailed freebies. This friendship sampler is one of the most detailed I have seen. As always though, you could stitch elements of the sampler as smaller projects. Get the free chart.
Lacey Embroidery
I know this is two Imaginesque posts in a row, but I couldn’t resist posting about this free pattern. It reminds me of Battenburg lace. It is so lovely and it is just one of the free patterns in the … Read More...
New from Imaginesque
Imaginesque has posted two more great embroidery patterns, free for your personal use. One of them is shown here. They are both abstract and you get to choose the colors that suit your fancy. How will you stitch them up? … Read More...
Hanging Heart
Make it Coats has a simple tutorial that shows how to make a hanging heart that will be perfect for a Valentine’s keepsake or card. Not only is there a free pattern pdf, but there is also a brief video … Read More...
Two Birds on a Branch
Brigitte Dadaux has posted another of the lovely silhouette charts they are so famous for designing. This one shows two birds sitting on a branch. Can’t you just imagine the chirpy conversation they are having? You get to choose what … Read More...
Floral Freebie
Vintage Spice and Everything Nice took off some time during the holidays, but the blog is active again and is posting new freebies, usually on Fridays. A recent post included this floral-themed freebie that also includes a beautiful bird to … Read More...
Long Term Needlepoint Project
Janet M. Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is starting a long-term needlepoint project that is interesting and stash-busting. She is using the book shown here as the basis for her project. She is inviting you to join in on her … Read More...
Monthly Hearts
Brodyzen Creations is flashing back a few years to some free monthly heart designs. They will make great Valentine’s projects and that day will be here before we know it. One of the designs is shown here, but head over … Read More...
Commemorate 2014
The year 2014 is just getting started and if you like to stitch a project to commemorate each year, then Talons Aiguilles has several projects, one of which is shown here, that will be suited just for you. They range … Read More...
Tooth Fairy Pillow Tutorial
If you have kids or grandkids, one project that is fun and almost a necessity is a tooth fairy pillow. Kelly at My Simple Walk has created a tutorial that shows how to take a completed piece of needlework and … Read More...
Happy Snowman
Some of my friends were posting snow photos on Facebook earlier today and I was so glad that where I live the most we usually get is a dusting. Of course as I have written before, when the weatherman says … Read More...
A Stitch A Day
Rebecca at Hugs are Fun has started a really neat project for 2014. I wish I had the get up and go to join in, but I am not the type of person who can commit to doing something daily … Read More...
Annual Kincavel Krosses Band Sampler
It has become tradition for Lady Kell of Kincavel to post a band sampler at the beginning of each year and so, without further ado, let me present the one for 2014. I love the colors she has chosen for … Read More...
Learn 25 Needlepoint Stitches
Janet M. Perry is starting a new class soon in which she will be teaching 25 Needlepoint stitches. These stitches aren’t just any old stitches, they are ones that are suitable for use when you are stitching scenes with buildings. … Read More...
