Arlee Barr of Albedo Design Journal uses text and video to teach us her Frankenstitch embroidery technique. Improvisational and textural, this stitching style will force you to loosen up and get modern. See the first tute post.
Christmas ornament idea from a CQer
Jo in NZ is busily preparing her handmade Christmas gifts for this season: embroidered snowflakes on felt. Her great idea was inspired by…a gift bag! Find out more from Jo’s blog.
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Hand-stitched-clock love
Prudent Baby blog steps us through the making of an appliqued and embroidered clock built on a stretched painter’s canvas. The Tea Party Time idea is adorable, but it’s just the beginning of the possibilities available with applique and embroidery. … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Thanksgiving
Melissa of Elemental Stitches has put together a nice long list of free Thanksgiving embroidery patterns and charts. Yea! Thanks, Melissa! See the list.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Free charts: Lots of little trees
This lovely series of cross-stitch Christmas-tree motifs is a gift from Aliola . Sweet! Get the charts.Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books on Amazon.
Free charts: Christmas Biscornu
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...
Free patterns and 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 patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...
Free tat pattern: Featherline Snowflake
Jon Yusoff shares her original pattern for this tatted Featherline Snowflake on Jon’s Tatting Patterns. Get the pattern.
Christmas-y temari
Wouldn’t this gorgeous temari make a perfect Christmas ornament! Jane tells us more on her blog, World Embroideries.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Free patterns: 12 Days of Christmas
By popular request, Tricia-Rennea reprises her Twelve Days of Christmas line art, so perfect for embroidery. See all the free designs.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Free patterns and 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 patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued partridge ornament
Kim of Retro Mama blog shares her pattern and tutorial for this cheerful partridge Christmas ornament. Beautiful fabrics + simple applique techniques make a keepsake-worthy decoration. See the tute.
Many thanks to craftapalooza of whip up for pointing out … Read More...
Inspiration: Bugs and Fishes
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin is crafting up some Christmas ornaments that are beautifully simple and effective, relying on bright colors and the texture of appliqued felt to invoke the seasonal spirit. I especially love these Christmas puddings. … Read More...
Free charts: A little more cross-stitch
(1) Egypte scarabé from Accueil
(2) Daisy Trellis Border from Connie G. Barwick of About.com
(3) Mes dessous Chics from Cachounette
(4) Kitty in a hot air balloon from Happy Threads
(5) Petites feuilles from Val’ en croix
(6) Geranium from Happy Threads
(7) MatriochKalsacienne from Le blog de Vick
(8)…
