This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered buttons
The latest free project on Granny Knits is embroidered buttons. Get the details and the link to the download at the blog post.
Great idea: Embroidered gift tags
Anja Rieger made these cute little piggy angels from one of her original designs, machine embroidered on felt. Why does she need such a huge herd of swine? She intends to use them as gift tags. Brilliant! See more on … Read More...
Spruce your boots with machine embroidery and cutwork
Holy mackeroly! Look what happens to a plain pair of boots when Amanda Whitlatch, educator for BERNINA of America, gets through with them. Amanda says she used OESD’s Men’s Fashion design collection #12260, BERNINA Embroidery Software 6, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Scroll stitch
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has a new video tute for scroll stitch. Go see it.
A twitterfied costume
Hine of Henna Geijutsu recreated Twitter’s “over capacity” logo as a hat! I think (based on a machine translation) that she came up with the idea for a Halloween costume, but she didn’t quite finish it in time. I’d be … Read More...
Tutorial: Roumanian stitch
Kim of bigB shows us how to do Roumanian stitch, as in the leaves in this photo. See the tute.
Free applique design: Thanks
The November applique design in Benita Skinner‘s Words of Inspiration & Celebration series is Thanks — timely in the USA and meaningful no matter where you live. Get the free download from Victoriana Quilt Designs.
Giveaways from Follow the White Bunny
I am so excited to share with you this message from Nicole of Follow the White Bunny:
… Read More...Today I started a fun series of give aways (to celebrate my 300th blog post). First up (started today ends this
SharonB’s November calendar is ready
November’s free desktop calendar featuring the stitching of SharonB is now available from Pin Tangle blog. Download it.
How to stitch 500 cards before Christmas
Let’s say you’d like to make hand-stitched greeting cards for an upcoming holiday, but your address list is far too long — you’ll never get that many cards done in time. Take a clue from Mollie of Wild Olive and … Read More...
Seven giveaways from Shawkl!
To celebrate her wee one’s seventh birthday, Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) is having seven days of giveaways! Prizes include gorgeous silk threads, cords, and ribbons. Go to Kathy’s blog post for the entry details. And hurry! There’s a … Read More...
Inspiration: Jennifer Andrews
This deceptively simple work, Self Portrait at Sea, is perfectly executed. Its creator, Jennifer Andrews, says,
… Read More...This is my favorite of the self-portrait series I did. The hair is made up mostly of back stitch with touches of stem
New free charts from DMC
DMCThread’s Blog announces that half-cross-stitch charts are available from the DMC web site for four new designs — including this adorable chick. Go to the blog post for details and the link to the downloads.
New CS designs from Mochimochi
Anna of Mochimochi blog has put together a new cross-stitch chart set just in time to stitch for holiday gifts. She says,
… Read More...The Forest Friends collection comes with charts for three little designs that will each fit into a 3″
Tutorial: Turkman stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is Turkman stitch. See the tute on SharonB’s Pin Tangle blog.
Floss when you travel
Jenny Hart shares a reader’s tip for traveling with embroidery: A dental-floss container will carry your thread neatly and cut it easily — no scissors issues in the airport! Get the details from Jenny’s Sublime Stitching blog post.
How to use holographic threads
Kreinik Thread Blog shares readers’ ideas for using its awesome line of holographic threads. See the list.
Tutorial: Managing corners in drawn-thread work
Meri of Agulhas da Meri shows us her trick for avoiding excess fabric at the corners of drawn-thread work. See her excellent photo tutorial.
Tutorials: Crazy-quilting for beginners
Pam Kellogg of Kitty & Me Designs is posting a series of articles for newbie crazy-quilters. Even if you’re experienced in this needleart, you may enjoy a refresher. Articles so far:
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