Ooooooo. Shawkl’s latest additions to her series, Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months, are based on half-circle chains. And they’re lovely. See the blog.

I must have these patterns! How about you? Have you ever seen a sweeter hedgehog? Or squirrel? These Woodland Critters hand-embroidery patterns are free for your personal use from Tangarang. Get the patterns.

Yea!!! Romilly of Stitching with a Shimmy has started a new instructional series on crewelwork. Crewel — embroidery with wool — had a resurgence of popularity during the 1970s, but I haven’t been hearing much about it lately. I love the texture…

Don’t forget the month’s worth of daily free embroidery patterns at Stitchado Handmade. Check them out.

This tute is not for the novice. But if you have some tatting experience, Tatting Chic’s A Tale of Two Split Rings is a don’t-miss post! Get the details.

Deepa of This and That blog has found a new website full of free Indian hand-embroidery designs. Deepa says,

It is a virtual treasurehouse of typical Indian designs. You can find designs classified according to state as well as region. Within each category…

You could win these precious embroidered brooches plus a mini stash of fat quarters and crafty supplies. Get the details from Edward and Lilly.