(1) Vintage teddies from Sweet Bee
(2) Les derniers hérissons de Yoko et Yuri from Le blog de Vick
(3) Sunbonnet Sue and Hannah’s Great Adventure series from Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses
(4) Russian princesses from La Baleine à Plumes
(5) Bonnet Gal Kitchen Towel Patterns from…
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...
More free cross-stitch charts
(1) Biscornu 31 from Aurelle
(2) Marque ta page chat from BricoTrucsAstuces
(3) Bonheur (happiness) from LE TRIC,LE CROC,LA BROD D ISAZABELLE
(4) La zen attitude from LE TRIC,LE CROC,LA BROD D ISAZABELLE
(5) Le signe du scorpion from COMME LA CIGALE
(6) Un petit coeur d’été from Le Blog d’Atelier Savoir Faire
(7)…
More free cross-stitch charts
Project: Stamped Paper Doll Ornament
image by Stampington and Co.
This wonderful paper doll ornament has such a great vintage feel to it, made with stamps from Catherine Moore and using glass glitter for a bit of sparkle, it would look stunning on any tree! Click…
Project: Stamped Paper Doll Ornament
This wonderful paper doll ornament has such a great vintage feel to it, made with stamps from Catherine Moore and using glass glitter for a bit of sparkle, it would look stunning on any tree! Click here for the instructions.… Read More...
Perfect Big Sister-Little Sister Project!
Yarn Dolls! Remember when we used to make these? They were fun, and certainly kept us busy and out of trouble. Mostly.
And, the directions are on Spud and Chloe’s blog, here: http://www.spudandchloe.com/blog/2009/10/old-fashioned-yarn-dolls/
This might just be the perfect way to ignite…
Free cross-stitch charts
(1) Roses from Madame Chantilly Cross Stitch
(2) Four-leaf pansy from Happy Threads
(3) Flower border from CHEZ BRODAGUM
(4) Pansy border from Happy Threads
(5) Silhouette from Cachounette
(6) Robert Pattinson from Cross Stitcher Magazine (via feeling stitchy)
(7) Super Maman from Le blog de Vick
(8) A Walk in the…
Free cross-stitch charts
Braided Chain: Tutorial
Ann over at Stilldottie posted a great tutorial on braided chain necklaces inspired by pieces at Guess. The instructions and pictures are clear and easy to follow.
She has also found some fun and funky colored enamel chains sold by Mimi Lo Lo over…
How to make a pumpkin with recycled materials
This pumpkin is a positively perfect project since it uses a scrap of fabric, a bit of nature and it’s a way to recycle some plastic bags. Pop on over to the blog Lu Bird Baby for the full tutorial on…
How to make a pumpkin with recycled materials
This pumpkin is a positively perfect project since it uses a scrap of fabric, a bit of nature and it’s a way to recycle some plastic bags. Pop on over to the blog Lu Bird Baby for the full tutorial … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Autumn Halloween Fall
(1) Halloween pup from Peticlar Fashions (via Tricia-Rennea)
(2) Jack-o-lantern and cider line art from Tricia-Rennea
(3) Trick or Treat from Two-Handed Stitcher
(4) Jolie rencontre from Les chroniques de Frimousse
(5) Thanksgiving characters from Connie G. Barwick of About.com
(6) Ottobre from Romy’s Cross Stitch Patterns
(7) Mademoiselle…
Free patterns and charts: Autumn
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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 … Read More...
Ideas for Taking Vacation Photos
Elise Blaha has posted a great list of ideas for taking vacation photographs. Click here to go to article.
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
There’s something about Christmas stitching that feels especially comforting. Maybe it’s the familiar motifs we return to year after year, or the quiet rhythm of needle and thread while the house slowly fills with festive chaos. This collection of free … Read More...
It’s That Time Of Year Again, or Keep Those Mitts Warm!
Fingerless Mitts, courtesy of Lee Meredith. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on these fast and easy knits: http://www.leethal.net/zine/?p=563
It’s That Time Of Year Again, or Keep Those Mitts Warm!
Fingerless Mitts, courtesy of Lee Meredith. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on these fast and easy knits: http://www.leethal.net/zine/?p=563
Tutorial: make your own background paper
This tutorial on the Kenner Road blog shows you how to make background papers using craft items you probably already have on hand. Click here to go to tutorial