One of my favorite participants in SharonB’s TAST (Take a Stitch Tuesday) challenge is Chris Richards of Ella’s Craft Creations. She creates an original design in a circular format using each week’s featured stitch. Some are mandalas; some are not. … Read More...
More free hand-embroidery patterns
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone. Please note that these patterns were free … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Hand-embroidery is a fun and fulfilling hobby that can bring you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. It’s also a great way to find creative expression and unwind after a busy day. So why not give it a try? You’ll … Read More...
Applique and embroider a robin
Bronwyn of Red Brolly categorizes this adorable robin as Christmas decor — and he would make a fine ornament, indeed. But I’m thinking different colors, different stitched embellishments, maybe some beads and sequins could turn him into a sweet decoration … Read More...
Inspiration: Terri Bett
Terri Bett wrote me:
… Read More...I have been experimenting with portraits. Started with wild animals then pets and now my daughter. I hand drew the image on with pencil onto the fabric and then stitched and shaded with thread to get
Make a set of nesting catchalls
Rachael of Imagine Gnats shows how she combined a pattern from one book with design ideas from another for an adorable set of nesting catchalls. The smallest one with the pretty bird was stitched by her wee kiddo. Yea for … Read More...
A valentine project from JMD
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has put together a pretty project that would work as a gift for any season — a little fabric bowl to catch your keys, jewelry, or other little tidbits. This version includes a free … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon rosebuds
Stefanie of Craftside gives us the rundown on their book The Complete Photo Guide to Needlework
by Linda Wyszynski. And as a special treat, she shares a page of the book that demos how to stitch ribbon rosebuds. Check … Read More...
More stitch tutorials
15 Detailed Embroidery Stitch tutorials
There are many different stitches that can be used for hand embroidery. This article will provide an overview of the most common stitches, their uses, and how to lean them.
The most common stitches used for embroidery are the straight … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Embroidery has been a popular form of needlework for centuries and is enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, hand-embroidery is a fantastic hobby to pick up. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine bookmark
Here’s a no-calorie treat you can make for a book-loving valentine. It’s quick and easy to create, and it has passed the “man test”! Go to the tutorial by Jules on her Adventures in Thread blog.
Tutorial: Transfer a pattern to dark fabric
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) steps us through an effective technique for transferring an embroidery pattern to dark fabric. See her tute.
Inspiration: Fourteen Countess
Eep! A new monogram from Fourteen Countess makes me squeal. She lifts the letter A from the background by recreating the fabric’s pattern in thousands of French knots. Brilliant! You know you want to touch it. Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Stumpwork hawthorn blossom
Mother Eagle demonstrates step by step how to create this gorgeous stumpwork hawthorn blossom. Go to the tute.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery
? Then check out these craft books.
Not sure what stumpwork is? Stumpwork or raised … Read More...
Free tat pattern: ‘Johar’
Jon Yusoff of Tat-a-Renda is sharing her beautiful pattern, Johar. Go to her blog post for the link to the free pattern download.
A text from the beyond
I’m barefoot. My socks have been knocked off by Susan Lenz‘s response to the Studio Art Quilt Association’s call for entries to the show Text Message. If you’re familiar with Susan’s work, you know one theme that crops … Read More...
Win Aimee Ray’s books!
To celebrate the release of Aimee Ray’s new book, Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond
, Lark Crafts is giving away copies of all three of Aimee’s books to one lucky reader! Go to the blog post to enter before January … Read More...
Win a subscription to Bustle & Sew
Here’s an awesome announcement from Helen of Bustle & Sew:
… Read More...Bustle & Sew Magazine is two years old this month! And to celebrate I’m having a special birthday giveaway. The prize is a 12 month subscription to the Bustle &
Hands off my shears!
There was a time when I needed this note hanging over my sewing space to remind kids (and sometimes adults) not to borrow my good shears. Now I want to hang it in my studio just because it’s so pretty … Read More...