(1) Motif de Noel 4 from Aurelle.
(2) Christmas tree from Le blog de Liselotte.
(3) Motif de Noel 6 from Aurelle.
(4) Figgy pudding primitive ornament from All My Scattering Moments.
(5) Noel Sapin no 2 (in many languages) from Le blog de Liselotte.
(6) Motif de Noel 5 from Aurelle.
(7) Motif…
Free Christmas Embroidery And Cross Stitch Patterns
Christmas is one of the most popular times of year for needlework, and it’s easy to see why. From classic holiday motifs to small decorative projects, festive stitching is a lovely way to slow down and add a handmade touch … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt-applique pumpkin pillows
FreePatterns.com says, “Sew or no-sew, felt makes pillow crafting a breeze!” The pattern for this appliqued-pillow project, designed by Ursula Michael, is free for your personal use. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Felt-applique pumpkin pillows
FreePatterns.com says, “Sew or no-sew, felt makes pillow crafting a breeze!” The pattern for this appliqued-pillow project, designed by Ursula Michael, is free for your personal use. Get the pattern.
Giveaway: Black CQ “jewels”
To celebrate her birthday, Pat of Bird Nest on the Ground is giving gifts. You could receive this lovely CQ heart pin plus “a selection of black jewels” from her collection (delicas, novelty beads, buttons, and more). Go to Pat’s blog post to…
Video portrait of a needle artist
Oh, my! You have to see this video showcasing the incredible free-motion embroidery of Indian artist Rita Rakshit–on a treadle sewing machine! Many thanks to Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas for sharing this link. See the video.
October Stitch Explorer Challenge
SharonB (Pin Tangle) has announced the October Stitch Explorer Challenge: laidwork foundations. To see abundant links to resources and to join in the fun, see SharonB’s blog post.
Christmas-y CQ seam treatment
If you’re doing a bit of Christmas CQ stitchery, you’re going to want to include this seam treatment charted by Shawkl. Wouldn’t this rock as a multicolor design! Shawkl has posted quite a few new charts recently in her Twelve…
Christmas-y CQ seam treatment
If you’re doing a bit of Christmas CQ stitchery, you’re going to want to include this seam treatment charted by Shawkl. Wouldn’t this rock as a multicolor design! Shawkl has posted quite a few new charts recently in her … Read More...
Tip: Alternating needlepoint stitches
Janet Perry (Nuts About Needlepoint) has come up with a simple but brilliant trick for staying on track while stitching an alternating stitch. She says,
This technique will work with ANY stitch that alternates and goes over only one intersection. That means…
Tip: Alternating needlepoint stitches
Janet Perry (Nuts About Needlepoint) has come up with a simple but brilliant trick for staying on track while stitching an alternating stitch. She says,
… Read More...This technique will work with ANY stitch that alternates and goes over only
Tips: Embroidery on perforated paper
I have a little stash of perforated paper that I bought on a whim, but I’ve never come up with a use for it. Thanks to Mary Corbet (Needle ‘n’ Thread), the stash is likely to become a collection of…
Tips: Embroidery on perforated paper
I have a little stash of perforated paper that I bought on a whim, but I’ve never come up with a use for it. Thanks to Mary Corbet (Needle ‘n’ Thread), the stash is likely to become a … Read More...
Left-handed stitcher’s bible is ready for preorder
Lefty alert: Yvette Stanton’s major opus is available for preorder. The new work is The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion: A Step-by-Step Stitch Dictionary. If you follow Yvette’s blog, White Threads, you know what a labor of love this book has been and…
Left-handed stitcher’s bible is ready for preorder
Lefty alert: Yvette Stanton‘s major opus is available for preorder. The new work is The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion: A Step-by-Step Stitch Dictionary
. If you follow Yvette’s blog, White Threads, you know what a labor of love this … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns from Sprite Stitch
If you’re crazy for Sprite Stitch’s lively game-inspired images, here’s a huge treat: Servotron has compiled a master list of free patterns posted on the Sprite Stitch discussion board. Pure gold! See the list of links.
Free embroidery patterns from Sprite Stitch
If you’re crazy for Sprite Stitch’s lively game-inspired images, here’s a huge treat: Servotron has compiled a master list of free patterns posted on the Sprite Stitch discussion board. Pure gold! See the list of links.
Pincushion giveaway
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses is celebrating her 100th blog follower by giving away three of her exquisite CQ pincushions. Go to her blog post to enter before 8:00 p.m. (Arizona time), Sunday, October 18.
New tutes: Embroidered text
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog has started a new free tutorial series on using lettering and text in hand embroidery. You’ll want to get in on this! See the first post.
Indian embroidery: Toda
Have you been following Sailaja’s Summers of India blog? She’s posting a series of informative articles about history and techniques of traditional Indian embroidery. Her October 12 post, for example, explains and illustrates Toda embroidery, “tribal embroidery from the Southern State of…