Stacey at Fearn Abbey Needleworks has a cute Christmas chart that includes her favorite subject – lambs. The design is quite detailed and includes all sorts of specialty embellishments that add fun and interesting elements. The pattern is only available … Read More...
Ornament Party Idea
DMC’s Emma Broidery has been sharing ideas for Holiday crafting over the last few weeks and a recent post was chock full of embroidery ideas. And the idea was centered around having an ornament party. What a fun plan! Get … Read More...
Santa Racoon
Rebecca of Hugs are Fun posted this unique little pattern recently. It features an animal that is not always associated with Christmas, though after seeing this ornament, I am not sure why. Now when I see raccoons, I will think … Read More...
Pincushion Pattern
Imaginesque – well, if I have said it once I have said it many, many times – I love the patterns from this site. This pattern is presented with the suggestion that is be worked up as a pincushion, but … Read More...
Nom the Halls
Hancock’s House of Happy is always a great place to find quirky and fun patterns and this one is no exception. It’s a holiday pattern and also a throw back to old style video games. And it reminds us both … Read More...
Two Free Ornament Designs
Magali – Lili.HR posted two free ornament charts and the image shown here shows them stitched up. They will be great additions to your tree or you could also use them for a holiday card. They are really sweet designs … Read More...
Tambour Video Tutorial
Mary of Needle ‘N Thread has been sharing lots of information about Tambour Embroidery and now she has worked up a video that shows the basic chain stitch. You will be able to practice the stitch backwards and forwards after … Read More...
With a Thankful Heart Chart
The Sampler Girl is sharing a lovely free chart just in time for Thanksgiving. If you get started now you will have time to finish the design and display it for your guests on Turkey Day – or you could … Read More...
Circus Raccoon
Vintage Spice and Everything Nice continues their series of circus-themed posts with a cute little raccoon playing a trumpet. He’s ready to lead the circus band marching down the street for a parade announcing the circus is in town. Along … Read More...
Mirrored Tree Ornament
Free from Talons Aiguilles, here’s a nice little holiday-themed chart with a joyful message. The design has a mirror image of a Christmas tree. It’s shown here done up in red, but you could also do it in green or … Read More...
Gingerbread Man
Sara Jessica of Cross Me Not is back from her hiatus and has resumed posting her cute freebies with this darling little Gingerbread man chart. He looks good enough to eat, doesn’t he? This chart will make a great little … Read More...
Tambour Embroidery Project
Mary Corbet has been writing about Tambour embroidery lately and she recently finished another practice piece, shown here. You can get a copy of this pattern at the Needle ‘N Thread blog and find a materials list there too. She … Read More...
Notforgotten Snowman
Lori at Notforgotten Farm posted her Christmas 2013 freebie recently and it is a wonderful snowman design that I am sure you will enjoy stitching up. It is a super simple motif that will look great as an ornament or … Read More...
Pearl Fiber Class
If you have ever wanted to learn how to make your own pearl cotton and other pearl fiber, such as pearl silk, now is your chance. If you aren’t familiar with pearl fibers, you don’t know what you are missing … Read More...
Playful Elephant
Vintage Spice and Everything Nice has been posting a series of free charts with a circus theme. Here’s the latest entry into the collection – a playful elephant who is balancing a ball on his (or her) trunk. In addition … Read More...
Cardinal Christmas Tree
This free chart from Chez Mounette lets you ring in the holidays in a special way. The Christmas tree is comprised of cardinals so it is a cheery holiday color and will please holiday lovers and bird lovers alike. It … Read More...
Free Thanksgiving Chart
Stacey at Fearn Abbey Needleworks usually features lambs in her charts, but this time she’s giving us a free design that is a little more traditional, but no less beautiful. She’s put up a free Thanksgiving chart (can you believe … Read More...
Easy Shisha
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread has been posting a series of Shisha stitch tutorials. Just a reminder – Shisha stitch is the one where the stitches hold mirrors onto the ground fabric. The stitches are usually a combination of … Read More...
Free Hat Band Needlepoint Chart
Learn how to create this lovely hatband design using Scotch Stitch. It was inspired by the early 20th century Modernist Scottish designs of the Glasgow Four. You could also create a camera strap or belt using the same principle. The … Read More...
Multicolored Pullover
This warm sweater chart from Brigitte Dadaux would be perfect to stitch for your favorite knitter friend. Or stitch it up for yourself if you just like the look of a warm wooly sweater. This would make a fun ornament … Read More...
