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...

Di van Niekerk offers this Easter gift to readers — a sweet image that is perfect for embroidered embellishment. Get the free image. Or if you prefer, the image and fibers are available in kit form from Di’s Crafts … Read More...

Karline of Urban Threads shares this tidbit:

“Scribbles” embroidery has become a popular style at Urban Threads. Our newest tutorial shows you how to replicate the look with ANY design — with a regular sewing machine! Combine freemotion embroidery techniques

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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Pamela Quevedo (aka TotusMel) has posted another tatting tutorial on Instructables. This time, she has kicked it up a notch from beginner level. She says,

This necklace will help you learn split rings, josephine knots and clovers to

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.

Kellie of Don’t Look Now blog has posted part 1 of the tutorial for her precious Honey Bunny applique. See the tute.

Kellie of Don’t Look Now blog has posted part 1 of the tutorial for her precious Honey Bunny applique. See the tute.

Barbara Bergsten says,

I have moved all my two color, two step Barbara Bergsten Designs Stitch Diagrams to my website. If you click on a thumbnail picture you will get a larger diagram that you can print. Hope they help

Oh. My. Gosh. You know I’m a huge fan of Mimi Kirchner and her blog, Doll. I have actually dreamed about Mimi’s felt dolls and teacup worlds. I am so excited! Mimi has published a pattern and tutorial on … Read More...

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.

Isis of Medieval Silkwork blog is sharing a pattern you can use to produce a replica of a 14th century silk-tapestry pouch. Amazing. Get the pattern.

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...

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...