Shade cards are now available for Brooklyn Tweeds Shelter yarns. I’m not a knitter but these look extra beautiful to me!
Free needlepoint charts
Coloring contest at Urban Threads
Urban Threads is having a rockin contest. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Did we mention it’s our birthday? We did? Good. We’re kicking off the festivities with this new free Maiden Monarch design — and a coloring contest to go with
Free ladybug design
Here’s a great freebie from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs. She notes that, although she used the ladybug design for applique, it could easily be resized and used for hand embroidery. Get the free design.
Grosgrain: Free Pattern Month
Some really cute free patterns available on Grosgrain this month!
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Sly Cat embroidery pattern for a song
Wendi from Shiny Happy World offers this downloadable Sly Cat embroidery pattern for the price of a digital song – $0.99. Or you can opt to get it for free – your choice. Go to her post for details.
Free project: Cherry a la Mode quilt
This quilt features the fabric line Sew Cherry by Lori Holt for Riley Blake. Get the free download. See other free projects here.
Convertible brooch pendant necklaces
Pearl has another fun tutorial to share – this one shows you how to turn brooches into pendants! See all three lovely necklaces Pearl created with vintage heirloom brooches at the Beading Gem’s Journal and then raid your stash of … Read More...
Aleph Bet charts
Barry Frank sent us this great head-up: “Judaica Needlepoint offers 12 Hebrew Alphabet charts available for download, free.” Go to Judaica Needlepoint.
Get Janet’s May calendar
This beautiful desktop calendar featuring casaguldi work by Janet M. Davies is now available for free download from Janet’s blog. Get the May calendar. And if you love Janet (and who doesn’t?), be sure to check out her Facebook … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Free Mother’s Day Printables
And there are some for Grandma, too. Find free Mother’s Day printables HERE at Embellish. So now you’re free to embellish all those many, many, many cupcakes and gifts you’ll be showering any meaningful mom in your life.
BOM for May: 4-Patch Spade
This is the latest in the series 4-Patch Fun! Block of the Month (BOM) hosted over at Victoriana Quilters. And this month, you get a peek at the finished quilt. Visit her post to receive May’s BOM instructions (only … Read More...
Craft Project: Yarn Voodoo Doll
Rhonda Greene of “Mrs. Greens” blog made this adorable Voodoo doll and it is featured on “Dollar Store Crafts. I think this is a project the children could handle and enjoy making with a little help from you. Rhonda … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Clock Images from BHG
BHG Scrapbooks etc. Magazine is offering this printable set of clocks showing the 12 hours of the day. You can also see an example of how the clocks were used by Jen Lessinger. Click here to go to the download.
Freebie: Word Art Quote
This quote by Kahlil Gibran would be perfect for projects about Earth Day, or any other nature related project. Click here to download the printable from A Matter of Memories
Freebie: Spring Printable
Jennifer Conlon of J.Conlon and Sons is sharing this free printable Spring Poster. She also introduces her new Spring digital kit. Click here to go to the download.
Free charts: Bookmarks
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Franc Essential Mothers Day Offer
You know I love you. I know you’re always busy working and rarely have time to yourself. That’s why – this mother’s day – I present you with the ultimate gift that will calm your nerves, smooth your … Read More...
Free patterns: Nellie quilt blocks
These “days of the week” applique quilt blocks are so darn cute. Find them on the Bustle and Sew free pattern page. Go straight to the PDF.