Connie Barwick – Page 51

Ornament Silhouette

December 1, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Sometimes simple things are best, and this ornament silhouette is a good example of this concept.

Pirate Captain Cross Stitch Chart

December 1, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Pirates are all the rage these days and this one is particularly jaunty.

Dandelion Cell Phone Chart

December 1, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Haley sent in a link to her latest tutorial over at the Zen of Making.

I am showing my age, but as Flo used to say, “Kiss my grits!” This freebie from Kincavel Krosses tells it like it is in a slightly coded way. And, so as not to offend anyone, I didn’t show an … Read More...

Welcome to Our Home

November 30, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Don’t you just love how some random text in a movie can inspire a stitcher to pick up a needle and floss after a “LONG TIME”?

Porte-aiguilles Black Work Project – Needle Book

November 30, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Needles are pesky little critters – they always seem to be wandering off. But not if you make up a porte-aiguilles or needle holder.

Strolling with a Baby Carriage Chart

November 30, 2011 by Connie Barwick

A little lady with a baby or a girl with a doll – you be the judge.

Antsy Stitches

November 29, 2011 by Connie Barwick

I love reading cross stitch blogs and one of my favorites is Debbie’s Cross Stitch.

November Birdhouse

November 29, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Birdhouses are popular motifs for stitchers and this one from Il Mondi Di Ezechiele is really bright and cute!

Dickensian Saying

November 28, 2011 by Connie Barwick

A beloved holiday tradition is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens and whether you like to read the original, watch the Mikey or Muppet version, or participate in the local stage version, this free chart will allow you to create … Read More...

Window Scene

November 28, 2011 by Connie Barwick

From Les Grilles De Maryse this little country scene is a nice chart for beginners.

C’est Noel Chart

November 27, 2011 by Connie Barwick

The Sampler Girl posted this vintage-looking free chart a few days ago, but I didn’t want you to miss it.

Beaded Ribbon Edging Tutorial

November 27, 2011 by Connie Barwick

As you are making ornaments this year, you may be looking for a new way to finish off your mini-pillow ones and It’s Daffycat has a great tutorial for beaded ribbon edging.

Sign Up for 2012 TUSAL – Totally Useless Stitch-a-long

November 26, 2011 by Connie Barwick

As I wandered around stitchy blogs I kept running into a mysterious term – TUSAL – and I wondered what in the world it meant. Until I found Daffycat’s blog and unearthed the meaning of the term. TUSAL stands for … Read More...

Fabulous Mr. Fox

November 26, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Trekky gets Crafty created this cute little fox badge to wear on a waist coat.

Christmas Freebie

November 25, 2011 by Connie Barwick

A cute, but simple scene using holiday motifs.

Giving Thanks

November 24, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Today at my house, we celebrate Thanksgiving. I am thankful for friends, family, a warm home, and so much more. My thoughts inevitably turn to cross-stitch since that is how I spend much of my time. So I thought I’d … Read More...

Cross Stitch Sonic Screwdriver

November 23, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Here’s another great Dr. Who-themed project from Hancock’s House of Happy. I will let Hancock describe it.

Hoop-di-do Cross Stitch Gift Ideas

November 22, 2011 by Connie Barwick

This week I have been posting about stocking stuffer ideas for stitchers. Of course, if you aren’t shopping for many stitchers this year, you can always add them to your wish list and leave it about for those who shop … Read More...