Teresa at Daisies for Violet has created this color wheel cross stitch pattern. She hasn’t started stitching it yet, so she hasn’t picked out her colors. You can pick your own colors for the design or you can watch her … Read More...
The Edwardian Lady Box Set
Over at Happiness at Cross Stitching, Lynn B. is showing off her completed Edwardian Lady Box Set. She provides instructions for making each piece, including this cool little needlebook that is shown here. If you are like me, you cannot … Read More...
Freebie | Marshmallow Moments Printable Patterned Papers
Here’s another gorgeous set of free printable patterned papers from Nash over at Craft a Doodle Doo. I love the colors and I love the name: Marshmallow Moments! Makes me want to go have a snack right now. Instead,I’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper pencil pouch
Sarah of Fairy Face Designs did a guest post at Ellison Lane to share how to make this adorable zipper pencil pouch. The fussy cut patches and zipper make it sing! Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Ellison Lane
Freebies and Project: Boo Box
Leave some sweet treats on someones doorstep with this cute boo box! The eighteen25 blog has directions as well as free printables for the label and note.
-Heather
Bring on the Bacon
According to Evenstar, “You don’t have to be a William Gibson or Neuromancer fan to appreciate this Meat Space cross stitch chart, but it would help if you like bacon.” This is from her latest post at Hancock’s House of … Read More...
Imaginesque Archive
This post is one from the archives of Imaginesque. They have so many great patterns for hand and counted thread embroidery that they will keep you stitching for months on end. I can just see this one done up in … Read More...
Silhouette Number Five
Remember that song, “Mambo Number 5”? I was thinking about it when I noticed the Brigitte Dadaux had posted the fifth in their series of lovely lady silhouettes. I wonder if this is a Monica? I remember there were lots … Read More...
French Fashionista
Sew Simple Dress has posted another fashion inspired cross stitch chart for us to enjoy. This time she was inspired by French design. This fashion plate looks almost ready to step out and walk out of the scene into the … Read More...
The Fox Speaks
Inspired by the recent viral video, Hancock’s House of Happy has a post of a pattern about what the fox has to say. It’s a cute little fox with all his ramblings written in behind him. You can stitch it … Read More...
Do You Believe…?
Do you believe in the Loch Ness Monster? Well I have seen ol’ Nessie floating around at Sew Lovely Embroidery, so I believe in her now. This deliciate rendering of the creature just begs to be stitched up in fun … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Post-it Lunchbox Notes
Here’s another twist on lunchbox notes: these print out on post-its! Download the free post-it template from Dabbles & Babbles. Jamey explains how you use it. Click here to grab this freebie.
Scrapbook Photography | How to Get Your Child to Smile for Photos
We’ve all been there: we point a camera at our children and in response we get that dreaded cheesy fake grin back. Have no fear! Amy from The Connection We Share, lists three tips that will help you get … Read More...
Kitty in the Window
Aliolka is featuring a kitty in a window pattern that is sweet. If you have a kitty you know they love to get in a window and look out at the world. My sister-in-law has three and they especially enjoy … Read More...
Freebie | Printable “Oh hey!” Notecards
Get these cute printable notecards from Melissa of Design, Eat Repeat for free! They come in two styles and two colors. Click here to download.
Cretan Stitch Tutorial
Cretan Stitch is a useful stitch for filling and also for creating a leaf shape. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread has posted a lengthy tutorial for how to work Cretan stitch that is quite enlightening. If you have found … Read More...
Sprouting Floral – Or Another Name?
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread posted this free hand embroidery pattern on her blog and named it Sprouting Floral, but she is not exactly satisfied with the name. She is open to your input. Can you think of a … Read More...
Silhouette Series Continues
Brigitte Dadaux has posted the fourth in the series of silhouette of elegant ladies with a vintage flair. I think these designs would look so nice stitched up in rich coordinating jewel tones, but you could stitch them all in … Read More...
Back to Schoolgirl Pattern
Sew Lovely Embroidery posted the free pattern this embroidery is based on recently – it is lovely and I didn’t want you to miss out on it! It is a back-to-school design and while most kids are back in school … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Autumn Subway Art Poster
If you love Autumn, you will love this free printable subway art poster that celebrates all things Fall. Click here to download it from While he was Napping