I am a big fan of Jeanne Dansby at Byrds Nest Blog, so when she updates her blog, I get excited. I love her latest pattern creation. It takes leaves as the inspiration and would be great stitched as a … Read More...
Blackwork Motif
I really enjoy blackwork style embroidery and over at Imaginesque, you can find all sorts of blackwork motifs to stitch up and enjoy. There are all sorts of hand embroidery motifs posted there to so if you enjoy that sort … Read More...
Cross Stitch Wall Hanging
I love to cross-stitch. So much so that I have stacks of finished projects that I can’t afford to get framed and they end up languishing in the drawer or tucked away in the closet in a storage bin. If … Read More...
Squirrel!
Squirrels are really cute and make great stitching subjects. I have had a few close up experiences with them, like the time one got stuck in our “squirrel-proof” bird feeder, not once, but twice and I had to rescue him … Read More...
Cheerful Tea Kettle
A cuppa tea is a cheery way to start the day or pep up the afternoon and what better way to fix up your tea than in a cheerful tea kettle? This cheery tea kettle chart is free from Hancock’s … Read More...
Sleeping Dragon
Claire shares this photo from a friend who stitched her free chart “Sleeping Dragon” and worked it up into a bag for storing pj’s. I just love his color selection, don’t you? Learn more about the project. Find the free … Read More...
Love Makes You Real
The story of the Velveteen Rabbit is a long-loved tradition in our family. It is such a sweet story and it always makes me tear up. I found this Velveteen Rabbit inspired project over at Feathers in the Nest blog. … Read More...
Spring Stitch Sampler
I love specialty stitches and if you do too, this free sampler from Embroiderbee will satisfy your cravings. It is chock full of specialty stitches. Try out some new stitches today! Get the free chart.
It’s Hop to Be Square
This bunny pattern is super simple – it’s composed of squares. You can stitch it with whatever color you want. Free from Brigitte Dadaux. Get the free chart.
Small Easter Project
Over at Feathers in the Nest, Jennifer has posted a cute little Easter project that is small enough to finish in time for the holiday. It is so sweet with a bunny and a basket and will make a great … Read More...
Spring Plantings Sampler
While it certainly doesn’t feel like Spring at my house, the calendar says it is. Embroiderbee has a free Spring Plantings Sampler that you can stitch up in your favorite spring-like color. Like most of her designs, you can also … Read More...
80’s Flashback
Sara Jessica from Cross Me Not posted this iconic 80’s item as a free chart. If you are a child of the 80’s like Sara Jessica and me, you are super familiar with it. Many a mix tape was made … Read More...
Here’s a large set of antique keys to stitch as a complete project or as individual smalls. Give someone the key to your heart! Free from Brigitte Dadaux, this would make a great monochrome project or would look wonderful stitched … Read More...
Sewing Machine Freebie
Sewing rooms and sewing corners were just meant to be decorated, weren’t they? This free chart from Happiness is Cross Stitching is perfect for that task. It presents the iconic image of the Singer in a small form perfect for … Read More...
March Horoscope Heart
If you are a Pisces, then this heart design might just capture your heart. Of course, if you need a gift for someone who is a Pisces, this is perfect for that too. There’s also the option of collection these … Read More...
Stitched Easter Eggs
Just in time for Easter, Five Little Chefs Blog has added a fun project that kids can complete, but adults will enjoy as well. Using yarn,Easter egg plastic canvas shapes, and varying sized cross-stitches, this project is colorful and fun. … Read More...
Cross Stitch App
Snap Spot blog features photo apps and today they featured an app that turns photos into cross stitch patterns. Non stitchers can use this app to create a cool filter, but those who stitch can import photos or clip art … Read More...
The Salamander Cross Stitch Chart
Salamanders are cute little critters and this free chart from Brigitte Dadaux has a lot of possibilities. Of course you could stitch it and finish it as a framed project or as a pillow, but it would also be cute … Read More...
Spring Bloom Back Stitch Project
Jeanne has posted another great back stitch project over at Byrd’s Nest blog. This one is entitled “Spring Bloom” and it is here just in time for the first sights of Spring that have sprung in my neck of the … Read More...
Counted Wishes Festival – Spring 2013
The Spring Counted Wishes Festival opens Friday, March 15 at 8 a.m. EST. The show line-up of Needlework Designers, both US and international, includes the following designers:
- A Kitty Kats Original
- All Kitted Out
- Blueladie Designs
- Carousel Charts
- Colorful Cross