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...
Free charts: New Year
Sandy Candy and More from the Candyman
As one who is quite easily starstruck, though I forcibly act with casual indifference (such as following Keanu Reeves through the streets of Georgetown–he gave money to a homeless man–or pretending it was no big deal when I saw Steve … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered scallops apron
Head over to Flamingo Toes to find out how to make this super cute tiered scallop apron. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Flamingo Toes]
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired bolster pillow
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog for making this bolster pillow, inspired by a similar pillow she saw at Anthropologie. Love it! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew Homegrown]
Giveaway: Tuscany Silk Batting
Wendy from Ivory Spring is hosting a giveaway for one of Hobb’s premium quilt battings from their Tuscany Collection. Here’s how Hobb’s describes this premium product.
Tuscany Silk bonded batting is made from imported silk filaments with the addition
… Read More...Tutorial: No-sew faux layer for a too short t-shirt
Jennifer from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a no-sew faux layer for a t-shirt. It’s a quick and easy fix for t-shirts that are too short. The band keeps your belly from showing, … Read More...
Inspiration: Paris Love Card
This card is totally amazing! Look at the cut out shape and dimension, truly inspirational. Kathy Rascoosin made it for Penny Black using some of their new stamp designs. See more pictures here at the Penny Black blog.
-Heather
52 Quilt Block Patterns sew-along
Beth from The Quilt Ladies is hosting 52 Weeks of Quilt Block Patterns and wants you to join the fun. Check out her latest, block Week 11 – Medallion Square. It reminds me of stained glass. Love it. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric planner cover
Aimee from Homespun Threads finally found the perfect planner to keep her organized. The only problem was, she didn’t love the cover. And so she hit her sewing room and created this super cute cover for her new planner. She … Read More...
A Sneak Peek at Valentines
Maybe it’s because I’m a Valentines Day baby. Who knows? But I have fondness for a lot of the trinkets you find associated with the day… when they’re a little quirky. And here’s a good start for the occasion: magnets! … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple tea towel with contrast band
Head over to Rhythm of the Home to find out how to make these tea towels with a contrast band across the bottom. The clean lines of these towels are so elegant! You’ll need a half-yard of linen or cotton … Read More...
Burlap and Doily Luminaries
Home and Garden editor Amanda Formaro created these rustic yet romantic jar lights using just a few simple materials. Find the full tutorial on her blog Crafts by Amanda. These beautiful luminaries would be the perfect table accents for … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork throw pillows
What to do with all of the bits and pieces of fabric left over from previous projects? Why, stitch them together to make a new patchwork piece of fabric! And then use that patchwork fabric to make a pretty throw … Read More...
Learn Eunny’s Method of Inserting a Zipper Into Knitted Fabrics
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Tutorial: Ribbon-wrap a hoop
Glenda of Wren and Stitchy shows us how to ribbon wrap hoops without using glue — a gorgeous finish for a needlework ornament or hoop-framed needleart. See the tute.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Memory Thread flowers
Emma of DMCThread’s Blog points us to a tutorial for using Memory Thread and a flower loom to create beautiful blooms to decorate gifts, clothing…anything you can think of. See the tute.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please … Read More...
Tutorial: Rose Lovehart Blanket
Carol Daisy provides the pattern and instructions for creating her Rose Loveheart Blanket. Some of the images seem to be unavailable right now, but the design is up and the tutorial explains everything you need to know. See the tute… Read More...
Stitch a shrinky necklace
Cathe Holden of Just Something I Made says,
I created some fun pieces by printing [a] dog image onto Shrinky Dinks
Inkjet printable sheets, punching holes and stitching them up to create a fun necklace.
Brilliant! A great project for … Read More...
New designs from Orna Willis
Orna Willis of Ornaments has big plans for the new year — including offering cyber classes and downloadable patterns. The first design in her new series is Bestowed, the beautiful needleart pendant shown here. Orna’s blog says, “It’s small enough … Read More...