Carina of feeling stitchy fame has just released her first embroidery pattern, and it’s precious. She says,

It’s a special little world, drifting along in a cloud. Fairies live there, I think. In little smurf-like houses; colourful toadstools. Maybe they

Look what’s tucked away in a corner of knitting-and.com: a huge list of links to free embroidery patterns! I would never have thought to look there! I’m so glad Patty of Pip Stitch was on top of this … Read More...

Kira Franz-Knight of Tangarang blog is sharing her original pirate-inspired hand-embroidery patterns. She says, “Try these stitched onto toddler tee-shirts or use as iron-on transfers for canvas loot bags for a Pirate Party!” Get the patterns.

Kira Franz-Knight of Tangarang blog is sharing her original pirate-inspired hand-embroidery patterns. She says, “Try these stitched onto toddler tee-shirts or use as iron-on transfers for canvas loot bags for a Pirate Party!” Get the patterns.

Kira Franz-Knight of Tangarang blog is sharing her original pirate-inspired hand-embroidery patterns. She says, “Try these stitched onto toddler tee-shirts or use as iron-on transfers for canvas loot bags for a Pirate Party!” Get the patterns.

Kira Franz-Knight of Tangarang blog is sharing her original pirate-inspired hand-embroidery patterns. She says, “Try these stitched onto toddler tee-shirts or use as iron-on transfers for canvas loot bags for a Pirate Party!” Get the patterns.

Here’s another adorable chick from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Designed by Sharon Welch, this little hatchling would be perfect for plastic canvas. Get the chart.

Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

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Q: What’s the best thread length to use when stitching bargello? A: It depends. Bargello Needlepoint blog explains what you must consider and suggests some rules of thumb. See the post.

Bargello Needlepoint blog has good advice for dealing with errors in stitching bargello. It may be painful to take out the incorrect stitches; but it will end up hurting a lot more to leave them in. See the post.

Heather of Blue Bird Studio follows up her free bunnies and chickies patterns with these sweet Easter eggs for hand embroidery. Love them! Get the patterns.

Tanya (aka The Sampler Girl) is celebrating the season by sharing her Spring Rain pattern (for your personal use) on her At the Honeysuckle Tree blog. Get the pattern. And if you stitch it up, be sure to … Read More...

Tanya (aka The Sampler Girl) is celebrating the season by sharing her Spring Rain pattern (for your personal use) on her At the Honeysuckle Tree blog. Get the pattern. And if you stitch it up, be sure to e-mail … Read More...

The Domestic Ninja days-of-the-week series of free hand-embroidery patterns continues on Sibling Craftery. And while they’re all perfectly adorable, I think I’ve found the one closest to my heart: Sunday, the stitching ninja! Get the pattern.

Jane Eborall of Tatting and Not a Lot Else blog is sharing the patterns for two motifs submitted by an African reader, Jane. Give them a try.

Jane Eborall of Tatting and Not a Lot Else blog is sharing the patterns for two motifs submitted by an African reader, Jane. Give them a try.

Jane Eborall of Tatting and Not a Lot Else blog is sharing the patterns for two motifs submitted by an African reader, Jane. Give them a try.

Get a jump on next year’s Christmas stitching. Use the free chart by Heidi of Needle Necessities to make this sweet primitive ornament. Get the chart.

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check … Read More...

Claudia of Stitchado Handmade is welcoming spring with this beautiful set of hand-embroidery patterns, and she’s offering them free for your personal use. Get the patterns.

Claudia of Stitchado Handmade is welcoming spring with this beautiful set of hand-embroidery patterns, and she’s offering them free for your personal use. Get the patterns.

Uh-oh! I missed this precious image of our girl, Sunbonnet Sue, playing with her best friend! Don’t fret, though. The free pattern is still available from CC at Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog.

Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery … Read More...