Really. These objects are not vegetables. They are stitch art. Wow. Go to Di Overton‘s Design Block blog for close-ups and links to more information about the art and the artists.
Jane Eborall hits 1,000
That’s right. Tatting maven Jane Eborall has just posted her 1,000th blog article! And to celebrate, she’s having a mystery giveaway. Her only hint: It’s pink. Go to Jane’s blog to see the rules and enter before 8:45 a.m. … Read More...
Use waste canvas to stitch a grid
I love the grid of stitches on this crazy-quilt block by Allison Aller of Allie’s in Stitches. And I’m crazy about her two methods for using waste canvas to create a grid easily and accurately. Go see what Allie’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Raised herringbone band
This week’s TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog is raised herringbone band. I know this sample looks a bit intimidating. But when you see Sharon’s instructions, you’ll snap your fingers and give it a try. I’m eager to … Read More...
Inspiration: Inspireco
Shadowboxing by Amy of inspireco
More free cross-stitch charts
Inspiration: Alma Stoller
New Beads on the Block by Alma Stoller
Free charts: Mother’s Day
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
Inspiration: Ann Wood
Dimensional textile art by Ann Wood. Check out her owls, too. They’ve been featured here before, but they deserve to be admired over and over.
Inspiration: Becky Stern
Flying Diamonds by Becky Stern of Sternlab
Free charts: Needlepoint Charts
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 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...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Town lady by Mimi Kirchner
Inspiration: Carina Envoldsen-Harris
Stitchy experiment by Carina of Carina’s Craftblog