If you are intimidated by multi needle machine embroidery, then you need to head on over to Eileen’s Machine Embroidery blog to join in the conversation about that topic. Once you have mastered regular machine embroidery apparently the next step … Read More...
Josette Cross Stitch Pattern
Brigitte Dadaux brings us another lovely little lady that may be stitched in any color you like. This one is particularly charming with an old fashioned look. It will make a great addition to a nursery or a little girl’s … Read More...
Needlework Finishing Seminar
Jen Funk Weber is having an awesome seminar – I mean stichinar – on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 8:00 a.m., Alaska Time which is 12:00 noon, Eastern and what is even better is that it is FREE. This stichinar … Read More...
Girl in Hat Cross Stitch Pattern
Here’s another great fashion plate from Sew Simple Dress blog. This girl with the cool hat looks ready to hit the beach – I just got back from the beach. You would think it would not be the time of … Read More...
Compensated Edges
If you have been wondering how to keep your edges neat and clean when you are working on needlepoint projects, well over at Creative Stitch Joni Stevenson has some great tips on how to do just that. She is a … Read More...
Merry and Bright
Here’s another holiday-themed chart for those of you who might not have celebrated your day yet. I know a lot of you have Christmas celebrations after the actual holiday so if you need something to stitch up quick, then this … Read More...
To Embroider or Not to Embroider
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread is sharing one of her Christmas presents and it is really neat. What is interesting is that it is not really an embroidery book – or is it? She plans to use the book … Read More...
Special Little Tree
Christmas may be just past, but there is always next year and I know cross-stitchers work on ornaments year-round. Or you may have an after Christmas party that you need something special for and this little design may just fit … Read More...
Golden Snowflake
This Golden Snowflake project is part of the 25 Days of Projects featured over at Kreinik. These projects will keep you busy all winter long and have you ready for the next holiday season. I think it is going to … Read More...
Blackwork Snowflake
Blackwork is a fun counted-thread embroidery style that is easy to learn and can be done using any evenweave fabric and embroidery thread. Imaginesque is a great source of free blackwork charts and this recent post is a fine example … Read More...
Owl Pillow Pattern
Owls seem to be such a popular thing these days and Craft Foxes has a cute project that allows you to incorporate cross-stitch into creating a stuffed owl that will be sure to be a hit with the little ones … Read More...
Bucilla Kit Deal
Orange Onions website has a deal running right now where you can get three Bucilla Cross-Stitch and/or Embroidery kits shipped for $29.99 USD. You will need a code to get the deal, so be sure to head over to the … Read More...
And St. Nicholas Too
And without further ado, Stacey at Fearn Abbey Needleworks has posted her final freebie of the season. It is a charming St. Nicholas chart that will be quick to stitch up, but doesn’t scrimp on the details. St. Nick has … Read More...
Snowboy Cross Stitch Pattern
This Snowboy Cross Stitch pattern is from Aliolka and it is so charming. If you have a friend who has a penchant for Western-themed holiday decor, this will make a great gift. Or, stitch it up for yourself for a … Read More...
Bead Embroidery Snowflake
The S-word results in empty bread and milk shelves in my neck of the woods – to say we don’t deal well with snow in the South is an understatement. But that doesn’t mean we don’t like watching snowflakes fall … Read More...
Stripey Christmas Tree
Over at Nuts About Needlepoint, Janet M. Perry is showing off how to create a stripey Christmas tree using two common Needlepoint stitches. She also provides a tutorial for the Smyrna Crosses on the post and will have tutorial for … Read More...
French Cross Stitch Pattern
If you like holiday projects with an international flair, then here’s one just for you. Now, I need someone fluent in French to help me out here. I know the saying has something to do with little shoes, but I … Read More...
Free Lion Pattern
This free Lion pattern is part of Vintage Spice and Everything Nice’s circus series, but it would also be great for a fan of the Wizard of Oz. I know he doesn’t look very cowardly, but if you remember the … Read More...
Getting Ready for Christmas
The elves at Frimousse – or actually I think they are sprites – are getting ready for the holiday season and in this free pattern they are prepping the Christmas tree. This will make a great chart to work up … Read More...
Etsy Find – Christmas Redwork
While browsing around Etsy, I found this really fun set of embroidery patterns that will make a great holiday project for yourself or to give as gifts. The set includes redwork patterns with one scene featuring three snowmen, a set … Read More...
