Oh, look! Jill (homemade by jill) is sharing her patterns for the appliques and softies used on her felt playhouse. Grab them!
Great idea: Stitch combo for borders
This fabulous border treatment by SharonB is from her For the Love of Stitching Sampler. She says,
This band of stitching is another experiment worked in two parts. This row is worked liked chevron stitch, along top section of the row and on the bottom of…
Inspiration: Iviva Olenick
I’m awed by the improvisational pulled work and embroidered quotes of textile designer and visual artist Iviva Olenick. This piece was inspired by the words of her friend Andrew Thornton about his experience of New York. See lots more on her…
Free charts from Kali
Kali
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal … Read More...
Free charts from Kali
Kali of kaligrilles cranks out free cross-stitch patterns more quickly than I can post about them! If you like her style, be sure to bookmark her blog. She publishes something new nearly every day. Here are a few recent designs:
(1) Fillette a…
Free patterns and charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. … Read More...
Free patterns and charts
(1) Marine au Chat Noir from Chez Mamigoz.
(2) Butterflies from AlarTTex.
(3) Rose from Sweet Bee.
(4) Les hérissons from Le blog de Vick.
(5) Time Flies from Happy Threads.
(6) Mr. Chat from mes petits bricolages et mes chats.
(7) Delicious Cupcake from Happy Threads.
(8) Welcome Friends from Connie G. Barwick of About.com.
(9)…
Free charts: Basque houses in cross-stitch
Thanks to the fabulous le blog friendstitch, I’ve just discovered the lovely designs of SAGARROIA, a French-language blog that focuses on reproducing Basque architecture in cross-stitch. The patterns are free for your personal use. Here are just two … Read More...
Free charts: Basque houses in cross-stitch
Thanks to the fabulous le blog friendstitch, I’ve just discovered the lovely designs of SAGARROIA, a French-language blog that focuses on reproducing Basque architecture in cross-stitch. The patterns are free for your personal use. Here are just two of these…
Free tatting patterns
In case you haven’t noticed, Teri Dusenbury (TATBit Tats) has been sharing a series of her lovely patterns. Here are a few for you to enjoy. Be sure to check her blog — there are lots more!
Tatting is … Read More...
Free tatting patterns
In case you haven’t noticed, Teri Dusenbury (TATBit Tats) has been sharing a series of her lovely patterns. Here are a few for you to enjoy. Be sure to check her blog — there are lots more!
(1) Butterfly bookmark
(2) Wheel of Faith bookmark
(3)…
Free patterns and charts: Autumn and Halloween
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Autumn and Halloween
(1) Fall-leaf dice from Les chroniques de Frimousse.
(2) Dia De Los Muertos Sugar Skull from Elemental Stitches.
(3) Miss Potiron from Le blog de Vick.
(4) A friendly witch from Carrément piquée !
(5) chat halloween from Le blog de kali.
(6) Halloween from AlarTTex.
(7) Happy Halloween from Mady_p2x.
(8)…
CROCHET A PRETTY COWL – A TWIST ON THE SCARF
I’ve been running across so many cowl patterns lately that it MUST be a trend. I’m not one who is usually ‘up’ on trends, especially fashion trends. But, for what it’s worth, I like using a cowl on cold, wintry … Read More...
CROCHET A PRETTY COWL – A TWIST ON THE SCARF
I’ve been running across so many cowl patterns lately that it MUST be a trend. I’m not one who is usually ‘up’ on trends, especially fashion trends. But, for what it’s worth, I like using a cowl on cold, wintry days to keep my neck warm. Other scarves work well too, but these add a [...]
Project Video: Mixed Media ATC
I love incorporating my stamps into collage and mixed media projects and so does Pam Carriker, she does amazing work and she recently visited Somerset Studio and filmed a wonderful technique video showing how to use stamps, inks, paints, pens … Read More...
Project Video: Mixed Media ATC
image by Pam Carriker and Somerset Studio
I love incorporating my stamps into collage and mixed media projects and so does Pam Carriker, she does amazing work and she recently visited Somerset Studio and filmed a wonderful technique video showing how to…
Free pattern: Kitchen towel holder
Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free pattern for making this kitchen towel hanger. This hanger will work with any kitchen towel. You just loop the towel through the hanger and hang it up. Go to the free pattern… Read More...
Free pattern: Kitchen towel holder
Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs shares a free pattern for making this kitchen towel hanger. This hanger will work with any kitchen towel. You just loop the towel through the hanger and hang it up. Go to the free pattern.
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Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...