These handmade ornaments by Creative Breathing give me joy! To see a close-up photo of each one, go to her blog post.
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Inspiration: tiny toadstool
This exquisite wearable art is by Shan Shan of tiny toadstool. Her unique berets, she says, are made of wool, then dyed and embroidered. See more on her blog. Or go to her Etsy shop.
Free monogram charts from the Stofnest designer
Ria (whom we learned to love through her Stofnest blog) has created a new blog, Little Gifts of Love. Right now, each post has another in a series of monogram embroideries. Go to the blog and scroll back to … Read More...
Free patterns and tutes: Felt Christmas ornaments
kath_red of whip up has posted a roundup of felt Christmas ornaments. You’re bound to find something in this collection to tickle your holiday-crafting fancy. Go to the post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
Free chart: Kathy’s Northern Nights
Needleprint is sharing the chart for this gorgeous winter sampler created by one of her readers. You’ll enjoy the background story. Go to the blog post for details and a link to the chart.
Tutorial: Dream pillows
Lisa of 5 Orange Potatoes gives her little daughters dream pillows each year on the night of winter solstice. This year, she shares with us the patterns and tutorial for these pillows. A bit of applique, embroidery, stuffing and you’ll … Read More...
Giveaway: edward and lilly ornament
One of these gorgeous, lavender-scented Christmas birds could adorn your tree this year. Rebecca of edward and lilly is giving one away to a lucky reader. Go to her blog post to enter before Monday, December 20. And if you … Read More...
Tutorial: Poinsettia brooch
Lisa of Lil Fish Studios created this holiday brooch with a bit of felt (she used felted coat and sweater material), some floss, and a pretty button. Wouldn’t this look festive on the lapel of your coat! Lisa is sharing … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered button yoyo brooch
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make an embroidered button, add a fabric yoyo and a pin back, and…..voila! An ornament for a gift that is a gift in itself! See the tute.
Tutorial: Woven cross-stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is woven cross-stitch. See the tute on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog.
Book review: Love Kills Slowly
You will adore Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch
, a collection of charts based on designs by legendary tattoo artist Ed Hardy. Promotional materials note,
… Read More...Each design in Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch includes a full-color picture of the original, a
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free Christmas … Read More...
Free charts: New Year
Free cross-stitch charts
Free cross-stitch charts
Free cross-stitch charts
December Gratitude Sale at The Stitcherhood
Maria of The Stitcherhood announces:
… Read More...I am soooo grateful to you all! I so want to give back, especially at this time of year. So I am going to be offering $1.00 PDF designs…a new one every few days –