My sister and her kids are headed to the beach in a few days and I am so jealous! I wish I could drop everything and head off on the trip with them. Unfortunately I have responsibilities that won’t allow … Read More...
Lace Iphone App
If you like learning about laces and their origin and history and you have an iphone, then you are really going to be interested in this app. Jean and David Leader created and released what is apparently the first lace … Read More...
Fabric Flowers
Anyone who does needlework is likely to have some fabric scraps around, and if you don’t, you probably have some friends who do who will let you borrow a few. This Craftside tutorial was inspired by some paper flowers, but … Read More...
Modify this Mitten Pattern
This may look like an unusual cross-stitch pattern and that is because it isn’t actually a cross-stitch chart. It is a mitten pattern. But, any gridded chart can be adapted for cross-stitch, right? I can see using the two repeating … Read More...
Rainbow Girls Patterns
I was browsing around Etsy the other day looking at Embroidery patterns and this one caught my eye. It is one of several Rainbow Girls Embroidery patterns available from Wendi Gratz’s Shiny Happy World Etsy shop. The designs are available … Read More...
Take a Leek
In honor of an upcoming trip to Wales our happy stitcher at Hancock’s House of Happy has created this little leek design. She says she’s not sure if anyone will actually want to stitch it, but I think it would … Read More...
Give a Little Thistle
Stacey of Fearn Abbey Needleworks has a freebie for you that is inspired by the wilds of Scotland. This thistle design incorporates both cross-stitch and long stitch to give the thistle a more thistley look. It will make a great … Read More...
Stitch a Garden Club
All Things Needlepoint is announcing a new way to save and to increase your collection of needlepoint canvases. Become a member of their “Stitch a Garden Club” and choose from a wide selection of florals and other botanical canvases. The … Read More...
Another Super Silhouette
Brigitte Dadaux has been posting a series of awesome silhouettes with vintage ladies that are really appealing lately. This one is no exception. Stitch it up in the color of your choice. I think a muted pastel would look really … Read More...
Stitch a Love Story
Feather’s in the Nest has posted her latest freebie. You will find it on her Facebook page this time instead of on her blog. It’s a really sweet one. The text reads “Every Love Story is Beautiful but Ours is … Read More...
Great Machine Embroidery Tip
Whether you do hand embroidery or machine embroidery, you will run into one of those situations where someone thinks you can work miracles. In Eileen’s case, it was being asked to embroider her honey’s name and phone number on a … Read More...
Mixed Media Musings
I have been thinking about mixed media projects a lot lately and I read this week that I am not the only one. Olisa Corcoran of Cocoaeyesthestitcher has been musing over them too. Her latest blog has a lot of … Read More...
Cross Stitch Chopper
This little chopper – or helicopter if you prefer, is so cute you will want to stitch a whole band of them on parade across a towel or around the edge of a pillowcase. Perfect for a boy’s room or … Read More...
Totally 80’s Dude
Nagel ladies were a fixture of artwork in the 80’s and when my friend Lisa needed to stitch up a project for a swap with the theme of “Living in the 80’s” she immediately thought of this type of artwork. … Read More...
Mixed Media Travel Journal
Over at Craftside this week, there’s a great video tutorial with an accompanying graphic tutorial on how to make a mixed media pocket travel journal. So get out your best cardstock and ribbons and follow along and make a travel … Read More...
Sophisticated Cross stitch Silhouette
Here’s yet another fun silhouette chart from Brigitte Dadaux. It would look great paired with this recent posting for a dynamic duo to stitch together. Pick coordinating or complimentary colors to stitch the designs in. Get this free pattern.
Little Lamb
This familiar little lass has a little lamb following her. This will be a fun stitch to do up either in pastel colors for a nursery or even in more bold primary colors for a more impactful look. What colors … Read More...
Let Your Dad Know He’s Number One
JB’s Collectibles has a free chart that is perfect for Dad. Sometimes those charts are hard to find, you know? This one has motifs that would be great to stitch as separate projects too. They’d be great to work up … Read More...
Victorian Cone Ornament
I always start thinking about preparing for Christmas decorating this time of year. For one thing, just thinking about winter somehow makes me feel cooler during the hot days of summer. For another thing, when you are a crafter, you … Read More...
Check out the Weekly Sale
Herrschners has always been one of my favorite sources for kits and other craft supplies. And I love their weekly sales. You never know what you are going to find when you browse the sales. This week, it is a … Read More...