Learn to stitch on paper while making this lovely summer-spirited greeting card. DMCThread’s Blog shares the pattern and thorough instructions. See the post.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly.
Needlepoint tips: How to anchor thread invisibly
Jane of Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure offers expert advice on anchoring threads neatly, securely, and without show-through on lightly stitched areas. See the post.
Inspiration: Bird Nest on the Ground
The needlework on this pincushion takes my breath away. Patricia Eaton of Bird Nest on the Ground has executed some amazing detail in this tiny format. Go to her blog post to see the close-ups.
Free pattern: Tatted butterflies
Jon Yusoff is sharing her pattern for these sweet tatted butterflies. She says,
… Read More...This is a simple butterfly pattern that you can make with that little bit of thread left from a project. Most butterfly patterns available show the four
Free charts: Cross-stitch
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Karen takes up crazy-quilting
This is Karen Ruane‘s idea of crazy patchwork: sumptuous fabrics and laces, elaborate background stitching, unexpected attachments, tids and tads of tiny stitchery, luxurious seam treatments. Wait…that’s pretty much the definition of traditional crazy-quilting. But this looks nothing like … Read More...
Free pattern: Tatted button hearts
Do you want Jane Eborall‘s original pattern for tatted button hearts? She thinks the design and instructions are “messy.” So she says,
… Read More...IF you want the original pattern (heaven forbid!) then please take it soon as it will disappear.
Interview: Walter Bruno Brix
I had to read every word of Penny Nickels‘ interview with Walter Bruno Brix over on DONKEYWOLF blog, and I had to click every link and study what I found there. Wow. Brix is German, so his thoughts about … Read More...
Video tutorials: Indian embroidery
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas continues her series of video tutorials for traditional Indian embroidery stitches. See the latest:
Tutorial: Spooly hooks
Imagine a whole row of these hooks on your studio wall — a decorative, thematic, and cheap option for rounding up measuring tapes, scissors, ribbons, anything that hangs. All you need are some thrifted spools of thread and some of … Read More...
Lots of flower tutorials
Sheila of cheeky magpie has compiled links to all of her flower tutorials. Paper, fabric, lace, ribbon. So much deliciousness. Go to her post.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy and these … Read More...
Online resources: Smocked aprons
Machteld of Medieval Silkwork points to a wealth of tutorials for creating smocked aprons, which are authentic components of many medieval costumes. She wonders,
… Read More...Where these types of smocked aprons really part of the working class wardrobe or were they
Free designs from Wee Folk Art
Here are a couple of tasty tidbits from Wee Folk Art. Get the Butterfly Applique Block. And get the Ballet Slipper Book Mark.
Free design for machine embroidery
This gorgeous hibiscus design for machine embroidery is free from needlework.ru. The download is available in 13 file formats, and a color chart is offered as a PDF file. Get the design.
Many thanks to Elkalin for pointing … Read More...