I think this must be a portrait of the Bluebird of Happiness because it sure makes me happy! Emily of The Floss Box designed this lovely embroidery pattern, and she’s sharing it on her blog. Doesn’t her stitched sample make … Read More...
Tips: Machine embroidery on knits
Tiffanie‘s recent post on Sewforless.com‘s blog will have machine embroiderers bookmarking like crazy. She offers excellent tips (clearly based on personal experience) for embroidering on knits. Take a look.
Looking for more Machine Embroidery patterns and files? … Read More...
Free pattern: Farmgirl Sues
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing this embroidery pattern for a couple of classic Sunbonnet Sues feeding their hen and chicks. Too cute! Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been … Read More...
Go back to the nineties
Thanks to the generosity of Claudia at stitchado handmade blog, we can all go back to the nineties – the eighteen-nineties, that is. These embroidery patterns remind me of one of my mom’s Christmas projects when I was a girl. … Read More...
Free patterns from doe-c-doe
Doe-c-doe is sharing these sweet vintage embroidery patterns (for personal use only). Get the patterns.
Free patterns from doe-c-doe
Doe-c-doe is sharing these sweet vintage embroidery patterns (for personal use only). Get the patterns.
Free patterns from doe-c-doe
Doe-c-doe is sharing these sweet vintage embroidery patterns (for personal use only). Get the patterns.
Free patterns from doe-c-doe
Doe-c-doe is sharing these sweet vintage embroidery patterns (for personal use only). Get the patterns.
Free chart: Birdy Birthday
This week’s free chart from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this totally-not-ugly duckling designed by Maria Kelly. Get the chart.
Free chart: Advent calendar
Tanya (aka The Sampler Girl) of At the Honeysuckle Tree blog is sharing this chart for a charming advent calendar. Her blog post says, “Cross stitch this design and then add ribbon next to numbers in blocks so you can … Read More...
You’ve never seen dolls like these!
Oh. My. Goodness. It’s no secret that I love everything Mimi Kirchner does. But her new line of tattooed-men dolls made me laugh out loud and fall in love at first sight! You can’t buy them yet – Mimi is … Read More...
Brilliant! Quilt kits + tutorials
Nettie of A Quilt Is Nice blog has a stellar idea – both entrepreneurial and generous. She sells kits in her Etsy shop, nettiepete, for quilts she designs. Each kit includes precut squares, backing, and binding. And she publishes … Read More...
Go to a needlework show – on line!
The Needlework Show is now live on line. Sales are wholesale only; but even if you’re not eligible to purchase, there’s plenty on this site to keep you clicking. The site tells general viewers, “When you see something you like, … Read More...
Tutorial: Machine embroidery on ribbon
Use your embroidery machine to make custom ribbon for your projects! See the tutorial by Michelle of Abigail Michelle Embroidery on SWAKembroidery.com.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well … Read More...
Free chart: Christmas bear
This week’s freebie from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com is this precious Christmas bear by Lesley Teare. Download the chart.
Christmas cuteness from Missy Ballance
Pimp Stitch diva Missy Ballance just released a couple of new embroidery patterns that are going to get you in the mood for Christmas stitching! See the designs.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Free candlewicking ornament pattern
There just aren’t enough new candlewicking patterns around these days. So I was excited to see that Connie G. Thomas, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, is offering a sweet new Christmas ornament design (for personal use). Get the … Read More...
Etsy find: LoveLaurie
These charming ladies are pin cushions. That’s what I said. Their creator says, “Each Sewl Mate stands 14 inches tall, so you will always be able to spot her over all of the stuff on your craft or sewing table. … Read More...
Etsy find: Billy Sue Textiles
The handwoven scarves of Billy Sue Textiles are luxurious to the eye and, surely, to the touch.
Etsy find: TotusMel
The tatted works of TotusMel will thrill Gothies, lovers of Victoriana, and…well, just about everybody!