Take a look at this pretty hair accessory from Kristiina at Typical House Cat. These golden chains look lovely with her golden locks – and on her previous DIY chain-fringe handbag project, too.
Free pattern: Color of Summer quilt block
Sarah Fielke (The Last Piece and SEWN) did an interview at Aurifil Buzz with Pat Sloan as part of their Designer of the Month series. Though it’s the dead of winter in Australia, Sarah was a good sport and created … Read More...
Psychedelic Sea Horse Cross Stitch Pattern
This psychedelic seahorse makes me think of the 60’s and the fun color palettes of the times. Groovy, right? It’s a free chart from Hancock’s House of Happy. Check it out.
Fruit Borders to Cross Stitch
Borders are handy because you can use them for so many things. Bookmarks, pillow edges, towels, around sayings, what else can you think up? Here are some great fruit borders to stitch up, free from Il Mondo di Ezechiele. Get … Read More...
Free: Icon embroidery text
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread gives the heads-up: Guardian Angel by Galina Tregubov, a step-by-step guide to needlepainting an icon, is available free in ebook form. Go to Mary’s post for more information and the link to the … Read More...
Make a Hand
In this tutorial Dawn Schiller – fabulous sculptor of Oddfae and Autumn Things – lends a hand on how to sculpt a hand.
Butterfly quilts + free download
Marina Lynn of Quilt Inspiration gives readers a visual treat with her roundup of butterfly quilts. You’ll ooh and ahh and learn some things too. Interested in making one? Towards the bottom of her post, she shares a free download … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Penguin baby
Amy of LucyKate Crafts winds up her series of patterns and tutorials for penguin dolls with this precious baby. Go to her blog post to learn how to make him. And browse back through her posts to find out … Read More...
Free pattern: Daisy Star block
Kerry of Penny Dog Patchwork offers up a free paper piecing pattern for her block, Daisy Star. To get the pretty results she achieved, she provides a tip for getting the four sections to line up. Get the free pattern… Read More...
Recipe Book Cross Stitch Pattern
Agi shares a chart she plans to use for the cover of a recipe book. You can do the same or you can adapt it for another purpose. Either way, it’s another great freebie from the World According to Agi! … Read More...
Looking for Nana’s Glasses
Frimousse freebies always have a cute scene and this one is no exception. This time Nana has lost her glasses and everyone is looking for them. Where can they be? Get the free chart.
Colonial Kids Freebie Sampler
I love silhouettes and Colonial-inspired stitching projects and this project from Feathers in the Nest combines both. Jennifer had a great burst of inspiration when she came up with these Colonial Kids. Get the free chart.
Celebrating Dad
I know Father’s Day has already passed, but there’s always a good time to celebrate Dad and this free chart from Stitching the Night Away lets you do that in style. Get the free chart.
Summer Bucket List
Not only is this a cute free chart, it is a cute idea for a summer project. Whip up your list, then stitch up this project for a fun family project. Get the free chart.
Free pattern: Ship-Shape-Square Knot quilt
This 72″ square quilt would look great in my summer beach cottage. A girl can dream, right? No matter. This Ship-Shape-Square Knot quilt was designed by Scott Hansen to showcase the Ship Shape fabric line by Alice Kennedy for Timeless … Read More...
Polymer Clay Orchids
This tutorial hits two spots – I was looking around Christi Friesen’s site in advance of my class with her next week and surfing for tutorials that would work for wedding related items – and you could easily make this … Read More...
Patience is a free embroidery pattern – limited time only at Vintagegirl
Emily of Simply Vintagegirl is offering up her Patience embroidery pattern for free, until Friday, July 13. After this you can buy it in her Etsy shop, Clementine Pattern Co. Caught this post in time? Go here to download… Read More...
A Heart Full of Mercy
This free chart from La Marmotte Brodeuse shows us what a merciful heart looks like when stitched up. You can use the floss colors you like to complete the project which will make a great little ornament or mini pillow. … Read More...
Dorothy Parker Saying Cross Stitch Chart
Here’s a recent free pattern from Hancock’s House of Happy that might just make you laugh out loud. Its a representation of a Dorothy Parker quote that will be a perfect addition to your cocktail hour. Get the free chart.
DIY Jewelry Tags
Here is a very clever way to make custom, plastic tags for your jewelry designs. See how Kerry created these fabulous little tags with shrink plastic at Penny Dog Patchwork.