Mimi Kirchner‘s tattooed men dolls make me smile and smile and smile. The concept of using toiles to represent tattoos is genius. And the dolls have the Mimi hallmarks of impeccable workmanship combined with irresistable touchability. Mom, if you’re … Read More...

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog has posted an excellent explanation of how to create plaid with needlepoint stitches. The result seems almost like magic! See the post.

Look what Sublime Stitching is sharing! Patterns and a tutorial for quick hand-stitched gift tags. The perfect final touch to your handcrafted Christmas gift! See the tute.

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Betz White has come up with another winner: her Hoopie the Snowman holiday decoration. She walks us through the steps of converting a sweater into adorable wall art. See the tute.

Cindy of Focus on Finishing blog takes us step by step through the process of turning a bit of embroidery into a finished pillow or cushion. Detailed drawings, measurements, and abundant photos make this thorough tutorial a snap to follow. … Read More...

Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Patterns Page is sharing this original snowflake pattern as a seasonal gift for her readers. Just gorgeous! Get the pattern.

This candle pattern would be perfect for prick-and-stitch embroidery on paper, making it the ideal embellishment for a last-minute Christmas card. Download the free pattern from String Art is my Craft.

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Stitch this free hardanger pattern from Needlework Tips and Techniques and mount it on a Christmas card for the perfect personal greeting. Get the pattern.

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Tricia-Rennea is sharing her pattern for adorable felt coasters with lots of embellishment variations. You’re sure to find a combo to suit you. Get the pattern.

Maria Peagler is having a giveaway for each of the 12 days of Christmas. And today two readers will win. The prizes: the Strawberry Jellies quilt pattern from Me & My Sister Designs, and two Oh So Charming patterns from … Read More...

You could win a fat quarter of this adorable Japanese fabric, Sweet Sweets, from Bee Square blog. Enter before December 22. Get the details.

How much do you love Nicki Lee‘s hand-dyed laces? You could win some. In fact, you could win a whole CQ stash that also includes glass beads, charms, gold and copper threads, buttons, polymer clay floral beads, trims, … Read More...

Judy of FREEBIES, etc.! has been churning out needlepoint tutes, tips, and patterns so quickly that I haven’t been able to keep up! Pour yourself a cup of coffee and spend a little time on her site. If you’re like … Read More...

Designer Sandi Henderson (aka Portobello Pixie) is starting a new holiday tradition: a free ornament pattern each year. First in the series is the Birds of a Feather felt birdie that, Sandi says, is a perfect “couch project.” It’s … Read More...

You’re running out of time to make and mail handcrafted Christmas cards. Don’t worry. Fern of Craft Blog has a solution. With a few simple supplies and a sewing machine, you can have lots of sweet handmade cards ready to … Read More...

CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a vintage free leaflet from Coats & Clark, Cross-Stitch Your Gingham. Motifs include a flower, apple, bow, poodle, and alphabet. Get the patterns. And thanks so much, CC!

CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a vintage free leaflet from Coats & Clark, Cross-Stitch Your Gingham. Motifs include a flower, apple, bow, poodle, and alphabet. Get the patterns. And thanks so much, CC!

CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a vintage free leaflet from Coats & Clark, Cross-Stitch Your Gingham. Motifs include a flower, apple, bow, poodle, and alphabet. Get the patterns. And thanks so much, CC!

CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing a vintage free leaflet from Coats & Clark, Cross-Stitch Your Gingham. Motifs include a flower, apple, bow, poodle, and alphabet. Get the patterns. And thanks so much, CC!