Check the Bargello Needlepoint blog for an excellent reference list. The do’s and don’ts apply equally well to almost any needlepoint project. See the post.

Tanya (aka The Sampler Girl) has re-released her Virtue sampler, which features a vintage 1823 verse. Lovely. Find out more from At the Honeysuckle Tree blog.

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this darling Sunbonnet Sue mini-sock design plus detailed instructions for how to stitch the piece. What a lovely gift! See the tute.

Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has … Read More...

Connie G. Barwick, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, is sharing a sweet pattern that you can stitch up in time for Mother’s Day. This pattern incorporates candlewicking, a style of knot-embroidery that is explained in detail on Connie’s … Read More...

Wow. After seeing what Judy Hartman is doing with applique, I’m going to have to find another name for the fiddly piddling I do. Just look at this portrait of her daughter, Kate, with their cat, Kristy. Judy says,

I’m

My heart leaps a little when I discover a chart for a plastic canvas project that is cool and useful. FreePatterns.com is sharing the chart for this perky horned owl (designed by Alida Macor) that would make a great … Read More...

Claudia of Stitchado Handmade is sharing these adorable vintage nursery-rhyme patterns for your personal embroidering pleasure! Get the patterns.

Claudia of Stitchado Handmade is sharing these adorable vintage nursery-rhyme patterns for your personal embroidering pleasure! Get the patterns.

Claudia of Stitchado Handmade is sharing these adorable vintage nursery-rhyme patterns for your personal embroidering pleasure! Get the patterns.

Claudia of Stitchado Handmade is sharing these adorable vintage nursery-rhyme patterns for your personal embroidering pleasure! Get the patterns.

Bargello Needlepoint blog links us to nine free holiday square patterns from Rainbow Gallery. The blog notes that the squares can “be made into ornaments, small box tops or pin cushions.” Get the designs.

Oh, no! While I was distracted by marrying off my kiddo, I missed another adorable free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get Spring Shower Birdy designed by Jenny Barton.

Karline of Urban Threads gives us this heads-up:

When I first started paying attention to machine embroidery, I assumed it wasn’t … you know … *creative* enough for my taste. You just push the button and let the computer do

Here’s some news from Helen Gibb Ribbonwork:

All orders placed on our website through  May 11th that include the Ribbon Catalogue will be eligible for our drawing* of  free ribbons. On May 20th we’ll have the drawing, and announce one

You’ll love this week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com: sweet Springtime Bloom designed by Sue Page. Get the chart.

Arlee of Albedo Design Journal is sharing this original image, which begs to be stitched! Get the design.

Designer Mary Ayres uses embroidery and buttons to give this throw-pillow an extra dash of flair. And the pattern is free! Get the pattern from FreePatterns.com.

The second in Bargello Needlepoint‘s series on color theory shows how to apply a monochromatic color scheme to bargello. See the post.

Jon of Jon’s Thread Escapade blog is sharing some tips for creating tatting diagrams using drawing software. See the post.

Embroidery-methods.com has published a new guide, Which machine embroidery stabilizer to use? Check it out!

If you still want more check out these Machine Embroidery patterns on Etsy.