When I was a wee young thing one of my favorite activities was jumping on our neighbors trampoline. We would while away quite a good bit of time bouncing on that trampoline, laughing and carrying on. I am sure the … Read More...
Diamonds and Squares Repeating Motif
Brigitte Dadaux posts many of these type charts with repeating motifs, but this one is particularly fun. It has a variety of mini motifs included with diamonds and squares dominating. The repeating patterns like this are very handy for making … Read More...
Autumn Feathers
Claire of Claire93’s Blog is sharing a freebie that her daughter Lindashee designed. This is not the first design from Lindashee and I hope it won’t be the last. We definitely have a budding designer on our hands here. This … Read More...
Happiness is Cross Stitching Stitch-a-Long
Many of you will recognize this chart from a recent post. It is a free chart from Happiness is Cross Stitching and if you’d like to participate in a stitch-a-long, then be sure to check out the latest blog for … Read More...
Sweet Sheep to Stitch
As we have come to know, sheep are favorites of Stacey of Fearn Abbey Needleworks, so I wasn’t surprised when I saw that her latest free chart was not one, but two little sheep to stitch up and share. She … Read More...
Red Balloon
Sara Jessica at Cross Me Not posted this red balloon chart before taking off on a hiatus. Hopefully she will be back soon because we all love her cute charts! This one will be handy for stitching borders or for … Read More...
Panda-monium
I live north of Atlanta and there’s been a lot of excitement at the zoo there with the birth of twin pandas recently. It’s been fun to watch the news reports as they have grown from tiny little lumps of … Read More...
Iconic Design
Sew Simple Dress has been posting a series of free patterns inspired by fashion drawings and the latest one is inspired by a fashion icon. This chart would be great for movie buffs and fashion mavens alike. Stitch it up … Read More...
Highland Heather Cross Stitch Chart
Stacey at Fearn Abbey Needleworks has posted another lovely free chart for us to stitch up and ooh and aah over. It has a Scottish theme and can be stitched as is or you can stitch just the heather alone … Read More...
Fun Frilly Freebie
This free parasol pattern is a preview of a collection Lynn B is creating of Edwardian inspired items. As she says, it will be perfect for a Downtown Abbey fan. Get the free chart and be sure to check out … Read More...
Stitch Up Sewing Accessories Chart
The latest post from Brigitte Dadaux has several charts including the one shown here. This chart would be a great addition to any stitcher’s sewing room or nook. It can be done up in his or her favorite colors or … Read More...
Prisoner Inspired Chart
Even-star Hancock has posted a newish chart – it’s an old chart, but new to this current blog. It is inspired by the old TV show The Prisoner. Her recent visit to Wales prompted the post. Read all about her … Read More...
Pretty Pear XII Design
Here’s another lovely pear-shaped design from Santa’s and Samplers created and stitched by Marly. I found it via Freebie Gallery. Freebie Gallery has a wealth of resources of free designs and charts and lots of pretty pictures to look over. … Read More...
Tiny Alarm Clock
I despise alarm clocks. I always manage to set them wrong or even if I set them correctly they will refuse to go off for some reason! Luckily my “other half” has better luck with them or I wouldn’t have … Read More...
Classic Car Cross Stitch Chart
The latest chart at Brigitte Dadaux is a tribute to a classic car. Shown here as a work in progress, it would be great stitched up in the color shown or in any other color you chose. I can almost … Read More...
I Hear the Sea
My sister and her kids are headed to the beach in a few days and I am so jealous! I wish I could drop everything and head off on the trip with them. Unfortunately I have responsibilities that won’t allow … Read More...
Modify this Mitten Pattern
This may look like an unusual cross-stitch pattern and that is because it isn’t actually a cross-stitch chart. It is a mitten pattern. But, any gridded chart can be adapted for cross-stitch, right? I can see using the two repeating … Read More...
Take a Leek
In honor of an upcoming trip to Wales our happy stitcher at Hancock’s House of Happy has created this little leek design. She says she’s not sure if anyone will actually want to stitch it, but I think it would … Read More...
Give a Little Thistle
Stacey of Fearn Abbey Needleworks has a freebie for you that is inspired by the wilds of Scotland. This thistle design incorporates both cross-stitch and long stitch to give the thistle a more thistley look. It will make a great … Read More...
Another Super Silhouette
Brigitte Dadaux has been posting a series of awesome silhouettes with vintage ladies that are really appealing lately. This one is no exception. Stitch it up in the color of your choice. I think a muted pastel would look really … Read More...
