Holy mackeroly! I just found the site of my dreams: Vintage Embellishments–”Classifieds for Stitchers Adjusting Their Stash.” That’s right. You can list items you’re hoping to destash. Or (my favorite part) you can shop for items that other stitchers are letting…
Free cross-stitch printables
Reader Katie tipped us off to some rockin free stationery printables at IDoItYourself.com (”Design goodies for ‘I-Do’-It-Yourself weddings”). Get the look of cross-stitch without all the time-consuming embroidery! See the post.
Free pattern: Sweet Memories Notebook Cover
It’s time for pattern #3 from the 2009 Stitchers Angel Project. May Britt designed the Sweet Memories Notebook Cover. Don’t you love it! Go get the pattern.
Tutorial: Herringbone stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is herringbone. Find out how to create the basic stitch and two interesting variations. See the post.
Free patterns: Fall-leaf appliques
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her patterns for two fall-leaf appliques. Get the maple leaf. Get the oak leaf.
Free patterns: Fall-leaf appliques
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her patterns for two fall-leaf appliques. Get the maple leaf. Get the oak leaf.
Free patterns: Fall-leaf appliques
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her patterns for two fall-leaf appliques. Get the maple leaf. Get the oak leaf.
Free patterns: Fall-leaf appliques
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her patterns for two fall-leaf appliques. Get the maple leaf. Get the oak leaf.
Free patterns: Fall-leaf appliques
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her patterns for two fall-leaf appliques. Get the maple leaf. Get the oak leaf.
Coming soon: Layered, Tattered & Stitched
Ruth Rae’s new book will be available soon. I can’t wait! Layered, Tattered & Stitched promises to have all the eye-candy appeal of Ruth’s blog plus lots of tips, hints, and ideas. Go to Amazon.com to see a preview of the book and/or…
Coming soon: Layered, Tattered & Stitched
Ruth Rae‘s new book will be available soon. I can’t wait! Layered, Tattered & Stitche
d promises to have all the eye-candy appeal of Ruth’s blog plus lots of tips, hints, and ideas. Go to Amazon.com to see a … Read More...
Free chart: Oak leaf and acorn
Alexandrina of Matrioshka Biscornu blog is sharing her original pattern for an oak leaf and acorn — so timely for the northern hemisphere! She says, “Try to use my new pattern for scissor fobs or hangers.” Get the chart.
Free chart: Holly and ivy
The chart for this primitive cross-stitch is free from Heidi of All My Scattering Moments. Sweet! Get the chart.
New embroidery e-book and a freebie
Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina’s Craftblog has published a stitchery e-book! And she’s celebrating by sharing an autumn pattern freebie.
Small Stitches is available from Polka & Bloom, which says,
Small Stitches has 22 pages aimed at getting you started with embroidery in a fun way.…
New embroidery e-book and a freebie
Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina’s Craftblog has published a stitchery e-book! And she’s celebrating by sharing an autumn pattern freebie.
Small Stitches is available from Polka & Bloom, which says,
… Read More...Small Stitches has 22 pages aimed at getting you started
Free patterns and charts — catch up
Free patterns and charts — catch up
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 Sublime embroidery pattern
Here’s a treat from Jenny Hart, just in time for your weekend stitching pleasure. Get the free pattern from Sublime Stitching.
Machine embroidery: SisBoom at SWAK
SWAKembroidery.com tells us:
We are so thrilled to announce the debut of Jennifer Paganelli’s embroidery designs! From her collection of Sis Boom fabrics, come the most stunning pieces of art now in digital format! Gorgeous damask boquets, vibrant applique paisleys, and…
Giveaway from Happiness Is Cross Stitching
Lynn B of Happiness Is Cross Stitching blog is celebrating her first blog-aversary with a giveaway, and the two prize packages rock big time! You’re going to want to get in on this! Go to Lynn’s blog to enter before August 31. Winners…