The latest series from JO in NZ – the Stix — made me laugh out loud with delight. Her stitched stick figures are so expressive, they almost seem animated. Clever. Accessible to even beginning stitchers. Let’s lobby Jo to make her patterns…
Two looks, one free pattern
Kimara of Wee Folk Art has taken one original pattern for pumpkin-themed felt applique and produced two completely different styles of blocks. Go funky or elegant, silly or serious, Halloween or Thanksgiving. Get the pattern.
Two looks, one free pattern
Kimara of Wee Folk Art has taken one original pattern for pumpkin-themed felt applique and produced two completely different styles of blocks. Go funky or elegant, silly or serious, Halloween or Thanksgiving. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Halloween … Read More...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
The Lone Beader usually suprises me with the realism of her bead embroidery. Her portraits of people, pets, vehicles, and buildings are fanciful but accurate. Today, she shows a new abstract approach with her portrait of Abigail Adams, 21st Century Abby. Enjoy…
Needlework tutorial catch-up
Needlework tutorial catch-up
Even more free patterns!
For personal use only, please.
(1) Vive l’automne! from Brodyzen Creations.
(2) Les 3 cerises by Cachounette.
(3) Boule de Noel No. 3 by Les petites croix de Symiote.
(4) Embroidered bed pocket by Cori Blunt for the Stitchers Angel Project.
(5) Acorns for biscornu and fob by…
Even more free patterns!
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. … Read More...
Free pattern catch-up
Whoa! Look what’s been happening while I was wallowing around on the heating pad. The patterns/charts for all of these lovely projects are free for your personal use! Click the links to get the patterns.
Free Christmas pattern catch-up
Whoa! Look what’s been happening while I was wallowing around on the heating pad. The patterns/charts for all of these lovely projects are free for your personal use! Click the links to get the patterns. Looking for more Christmas Embroidery … Read More...
New needlepoint e-book
Please excuse my absence the past couple of days. My back is acting up and won’t let me sit at the computer for long. But I just had to pop in to tell you this:
Janet Perry has just released a new…
Free pattern: Kris Moose applique
The pattern for this cute appliqued Christmas banner by Chris Malone is free for your personal use from FreePatterns.com. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Kris Moose applique
The pattern for this cute appliqued Christmas banner by Chris Malone is free for your personal use from FreePatterns.com. Get the pattern.
Tutorial: Fern stitch
The stitch of the day at the Hand Embroidery Network is fern stitch. Doesn’t this photo make you want to run to your workroom and hoop up some fabric! See the tute.
New tiny stockings from JO in NZ
Oh, my goodness. I’ve long been in love with the lace-embellished Christmas-stocking ornaments by JO in NZ, but she’s totally outdone herself with these. She says,
Simply beautiful as an ornament, or a unique way to present that extra special christmas…
New tiny stockings from JO in NZ
Oh, my goodness. I’ve long been in love with the lace-embellished Christmas-stocking ornaments by JO in NZ, but she’s totally outdone herself with these. She says,
… Read More...Simply beautiful as an ornament, or a unique way to present that extra special
Free chart: Thread spool
Stitch up this lovely, detailed image for a stitcher in your life — maybe yourself! The pattern is free for your personal use from mes petits bricolages et mes chats. Get the chart.
Free pattern: Tatted heart
Crazy Mom Tats! is sharing her original pattern for this dainty little heart. So sweet! She says, “It’s really a beginner level item, nothing but chains and rings.” Go to her post for the pattern link.
New from Heather Bailey: Designer felt
If you love penny rugs and other felt applique, this news is going to make you swoon: Heather Bailey has a new line of brightly colored wool felt. Her blog says,
I’ll be stocking a custom palette of over 3 dozen…
Free charts: Little donuts
Mmmmm! Petite donuts from sarajessica of Cross Me Not are free for your personal use. Get the charts.