You could add this design to a kitchen towel or cloth napkin. They are sure to make the Breakfast table that little more cheerful in the morning. Imagine being served breakfast in bed with this cute little napkin. (Yes please). … Read More...
Free Needlepoint Charts – Sugar Fix
Celebrating special days can add an extra layer of excitement to life, and food days are no exception. Who wouldn’t love to have a day dedicated to their favorite sweet treats? From the classic apple pie to the more modern … Read More...
Kids Printable Stitch Cards
These printable stitch cards are a great way to get the kids interested in stitching. They are also perfect for giving to the kids when they want to “help” you. You can print off the free printables and let the … Read More...
Look What Happens When You Mix Watercolor And Embroidery Together
It’s a special find when you come across a Mixed media project that looks amazing and pushes the boundaries. Who would think of mixing paints and stitches together for elegant and simple designer hoops. The full tutorial including which fabric … Read More...
Free Chart – Happy B Day
Generally speaking I hate when words are shortened and abbreviated. In fact it actually annoys the heck out of me but that might be because my husband and daughter LOVE to use code words, abbreviations and sign language to communicate.… Read More...
Ikea Beach Bag Hack
Use some embroider threads to up-cycle and hack This Ikea beach bag. The image above was found here but I can not find a tutorial. It looks pretty straight forward though. This would be especially nice in rainbow summer colors. … Read More...
Free Design – Sweet Home
Allie Oops Shares this free “Sweet Home” Design. The little poem or saying on this one is very cute and rather different. The picture is a little dark but the pattern will brighten your day.
Canvas Shoes Re-styled
Sometimes you need to take an old technique and create something modern and new. This step by step tutorial shows you how to embroider your own shoes into a Aztec bohemian style shoe. This project is sure to inspire you … Read More...
Free Easter Cross-stitch Design Roundup
Easter is just around the corner and it’s time to get your bunny’s out. These adorable Easter Patterns are all free and we found them scattered all over the internet and brought them here to our very own Easter Basket … Read More...
From Picture To Stitcher
How cute would it be to go back and re-create family photo’s into pieces of stitched artwork. Patchworkposse shows you how to do it (software required). I think the little house used as the example above is cute in it’s … Read More...
Sampler Pattern – The Sky Is The Limit
The sky is the limit when it comes to finding great free patterns online. I think I need to stock up on some hoops cause this little lady is going hoopla crazy with all the samplers I am wanting to … Read More...
Sampler Pattern – Don’t Be Distracted
Too late, I am already distracted by this little beauty. I think I should have this in my office as I come online to work and get distracted by all the pretty things and forget about finding interesting stuff for … Read More...
Sampler Pattern – Life Is Beautiful
Life IS Beautiful and you can remember it always with this free sampler pattern. It’s very cute and uses lots of color. Perfect for spring. The free sampler pattern can be found here.
DIY Embroidered Sweater
Oh my giddy Aunt I want this, I want to find the time to make this. It is amazingly cute and high fashion. What would you write? I can think of some great slogans to go on. “It’s Cold Outside” … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered Photo Transfer
I know for a fact that grandparents and aunts love to have personalized holiday presents. It is something that they treasure forever. Do Small Things with Love created a tutorial for an Embroidered Photo Transfer. It is a great … Read More...
Freebie: Homespun Hanukkah Garland
The evening of December 16 marks the beginning of Hanukkah. Why not create this beautiful homespun garland for your celebration. JoAnn’s Crafts created a pattern for this project that you can download on their website. The download includes a pattern, … Read More...
Let It Snow!
It seems like old man winter has decided to make an early appearance around my neck of the woods. While the temperatures take a turn for the cold, I can stay inside my cozy house and stitch up these adorable … Read More...
Freebie: So Very Thankful
I love November. I begin to hunker down for the season, pull out all my stitching and reflect on the past and prepare for the upcoming holidays. Each stitch reminds me of what I am thankful for. Creativekismet created this … Read More...
Tutorial: Kitty Flats
When I first saw Charlotte Olympia’s Cat Flats I got excited, then I saw the price and I cried…not just a few tears, but buckets. I wanted them so badly but would never pay that much for a pair of … Read More...
Inspiration: Fall Leaves Embroidery
I grew up in an area where the trees put on a spectacular display of color. Leaves of red, yellow and orange scattered the walkway of my favorite path. I have such fond memories of fall in my small southern … Read More...