(1) Lazy daisy stitch from The Trouble with Crafting
(2) Stem stitch from The Trouble with Crafting
(3) Buttonhole stitch from The Trouble with Crafting
(4) Double back stitch from big B
(5) French Knot from The Trouble with Crafting… Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Royal wedding
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were … Read More...
Mini sin charts from Kincavel Krosses
Free patterns and charts: Easter
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free Easter patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these Easter patterns … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
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...
Free cross-stitch charts
Looking closely at Suzhou
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread received a piece of Suzhou embroidery as a gift. The work — seen through her analysis and beautiful close-up photos — invites study and awe. Enjoy Mary’s post.
A cameo role
Check out Katy‘s take on the classic cameo brooch. Awesome! She’s sharing the source for the little frame. You’ll have to come up with your own cameo embroidery. See Katy’s post at Sew Lovely Embroidery.
Tutorial: Closed feather stitch
In her quest to conquer 100 stitches, Kim of bigB takes on closed feather stitch, and she shares the technique. See the tute.
Free bookmark charts
Agi of The world according to Agi shares the patterns for these two beautiful cross-stitch bookmarks. Get the charts.
Inspiration: Racaire
Austrian stitcher Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework has been letting us look over her shoulder as she creates this awesome metal-thread embroidery. The focal — a representation of a medieval Jewish wedding ring — is astonishing in its detail. … Read More...
Tips on using Kreinik threads
Barbara Blankenship guest-posted on Kreinik Thread Blog about her top tips for using Kreinik threads in crazy-quilt embellishment. Any hand stitcher is bound to pick up an idea or two from her comments on using threads, ribbons, and braids. See … Read More...
Learn to wrap pearl purl
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread demos a goldwork technique — wrapping pearl purl with silk thread. Check out her tute.
Stitch around the corner
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik shows how to turn a sharp corner with outline stitch. See her tute.
Learn embroidery basics
Enjoy the latest instalment of Embroidery Basics by Mollie Johanson (Wild Olive). Mollie’s photos are awesome, and she really knows how to explain this stuff. Go to her post.
Enjoy StitchPunk blog
Urban Threads has given its blog a big refresh and a new name: StitchPunk. You’ll love the new design, and the focus is still on stitching with an edge. Check it out.
And while you’re there, enjoy the story … Read More...
Stitch along with Heidi and feeling stitchy
Heidi of Digital Misfit is this month’s guest artist for feeling stitchy’s stitch-along! Go to the feeling stitchy post to get Heidi’s free pattern.
Tutorial: French knots
Zoe of The Making Spot has posted a rockin tute for French knots. If you haven’t yet tried this stitch — or if it frustrates you — be sure to see the tips that follow the instructions. See the tute… Read More...
New dollhouse-size sampler
Here’s news about a new miniature sampler design from Janet Granger‘s blog. She says,
… Read More...This design is featured in the latest edition of Dolls House World magazine (the May issue, number 224, which is on sale during April 2011).
New designs from JMD
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has released instructions for Eva Owl in contemporary schwalm and whitework! Go to her blog post for April 1 for the links.
Janet says, “30% of monetary sales from this website until the1st … Read More...