This darling free puppy is the perfect pattern for trying out stitching on paper. DJ of Prick and Stitch is My Craft says, “Children of 10+ should be able to stitch this (with some adult help and supervision). It is … Read More...
Win a Gertie Wandel pattern book
There’s a rockin giveaway over on Needleprint blog:
… Read More...We are having a draw for a free copy of Gertie Wandel’s lovely old cross stitch pattern book. It is paperback with 230 pattern pages, some in colour. The little text there
Sweet bunny pattern from Joan
Joan Gorman of Nini Makes is sharing this adorable bunny embroidery pattern. She says,
… Read More...I will offer this free pattern to all who request it. It’s inspired by Gracie and the dozens of bunnies enjoying our overgrown garden at the
Unique mounting for needleart
This exquisite little work is by Patricia Eaton of Bird Nest on the Ground–embroidery on painted quilt batting mounted on a painted box canvas. Brilliant. See more photos on Pat’s blog post.
Almost unbearably beautiful
Susan Elliot. Black Chantilly lace, beads, and metallic thread. Susan, beauty is its own purpose and reward. Thank you for creating so much of it. See more at Susan’s Plays with Needles blog.
Free patterns and charts: Bookmarks
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free bookmark patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each bookmark Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these … Read More...
A monumental work
Hannah of enbrouderie gives us a glimpse of traditional embroidery on a grand scale that embodies cultural and reverent expression. Her explanation, photos, and links to additional resources introduce the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia–a cube-shaped building that is the … Read More...
Tutorial: American shisha
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shows us a style of shisha embroidery that’s new to me: the American variation–the mirrors latticed in pink and red. See her tute.
They thought it was a costume
Tricia of The Embroiderer’s Story shares this morsel about The Royal School of Needlework’s embroidery on the royal wedding gown:
… Read More...One of the funny things is that the team working on the lace was told that it was for a
Tutorial: Turkey work
Learn the fluffy, furry embroidery stitch known as turkey work from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. See her tute.
Tutorial: Fill stitches
Don’t miss Mollie Johanson‘s latest Embroidery Basics tutorial about fill stitches. See the tute on her Wild Olive blog.
Inspiration: Karen Barbe
To Karen Barbe, windowpane-checked tea towels are the perfect ground for a bit of stitching — a modern, funky twist on a traditional domestic art. Go to Karen’s blog.
How to thread a beading needle
Jane of The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure has some excellent tips about beading needles and how to thread them. See her post.
Tutorial: Cross-stitch on waste canvas
Zoe of The Making Spot shows us step-by-step how to add cross-stitch to any project using waste canvas. See the tute.
How to stitch on the fly
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting gives us a look at her process for creating this semi-improvisational sampler for a Hoopla swap. She includes a list of the stitches she used for each element. See her blog post.
Easy butterfly seam treatment
Vivienne of Anlabyhouse blog shows us the simple steps to creating a charming butterfly seam treatment. See her post.
And many thanks to KERRYKATIECAKES for pointing out this find.
Susan captures SharonB
Susan Elliott gets everything! In April, she attended CQ Adventure, a crazy-quilters’ retreat that attracted illustrious teachers from around the globe to Glastonbury, CT, USA. Among these luminaries: our beloved Sharon Boggon (SharonB of Pin Tangle), who … Read More...
Run your fill
If you check the Fill Stitch category in your favorite stitch dictionary, running stitch probably isn’t included. But it becomes the perfect fill stitch to show movement and add shading in Caine‘s interpretation of Covus tristis‘ tentacle design. … Read More...
Make a tiny beaded tulip
There is so much gorgeousness to enjoy in Lynn‘s Beading Heart Art post about her March Bead Journal Project. And tucked quietly in the middle of the post is a brilliant tip for making easy, tiny beaded tulips. See … Read More...
Make a felt flower bracelet
This sweet bracelet is made from inexpensive materials and requires the most basic applique and embroidery skills — a perfect gift to make for the fairy princess in your house, or the perfect project for a young one to learn … Read More...