If you’re in search of the perfect machine embroidery designs for Thanksgiving, look no further than Embroidery Machine Designs. With a wide variety of pilgrim and turkey motifs to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect designs to complement … Read More...
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This Old House Cross Stitch Pattern
Summer Flowers Cross Stitch Kit
There are few things that evoke summer like a Mason jar full of wildflowers, which is exactly what you get (in non-wilting form!) with this adorable cross-stitch kit from Dimensions.
The pattern fits a 6-inch hoop, and the kit includes … Read More...
Stitch a Bouquet of Flowers for Mom
These pretty flowers don’t have to be stitched up for Mother’s Day, but I’ll bet I know a lot of moms who would like a more permanent version of the traditional floral gift for the holiday.
This bright bouquet cross … Read More...
Sunbonnet Babies and Chickens – Free Redwork Pattern
In quilting, most people know about Sunbonnet Sue, a popular design that has been around for many years. Well, here’s a different take on that traditional design. These are Sunbonnet Babies done in Redwork hand embroidery.
Originating in the … Read More...
Stitch a Circle of Flowers
was scrolling through the DMC website looking at their free patterns and this one caught my eye.
The Flowers Tambourine features pretty white flowers on a red background, and the background is actually stitched, too, though you could just … Read More...
Bring Some Flowers into You Life with Cross Stitching
I know it is said that April showers bring May flowers, but when you’re stuck in March, who wants to wait that long?
As crafters we can take matters into our own hands and make our own flowers!
I love … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern – Sunflowers are Perfect for Summer
If there’s one flower that reminds me of summer, it’s the sunflower.
They’re just so cheerful and, well, sunny.
This pretty sunflower cross stitch pattern from Amanda Gregory is perfect for celebrating summer, or to stitch in winter when you’re … Read More...
Stitch up a Garden of Spring Flowers
Has spring sprung yet where you live? Or do April showers really bring May flowers?
Whether the spring blooms are already long-gone where you live or you’re still waiting for the first ones to come out (or you’re in the … Read More...
Easter Flowers to Stitch
OK, I know I just shared an Alita Design pattern a few days ago, but this one is really pretty, too, and it’s almost Easter so here she is again.
This Easter flowers design has what I’m going to call … Read More...
Daffodils to Cross Stitch
This pretty daffodil cross-stitch pattern is a great way to bring a bit of spring to your walls.
Featured at Sew and So, the pattern is from a book by Jayne Netley Mayhew.
With the border, the finished piece is … Read More...
Hand Stitched Easter Gift Cards With Pattern
Are you wanting to add a little handmade love to your Easter gifts? Forget the peeps and the handmade eggs and put all your creativity in to a stunningly beautiful card or keepsake. Grab the pattern here.
Over 100 Free Hand Embroidery Patterns
Sometimes we are stumped with what embroidery design we want to use. Perhaps we are bored with our normal go to pattern, or maybe we just can’t find the perfect fit for a project.
This amazing list from NeedleNThread has … Read More...
Tutorial: Coloring book Christmas stockings
Jen from The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial over at Pattern Revolution showing how you can make a stocking with a coloring book illustration on the front. You can make it from Christmas scene coloring pages for a vintage-y blackwork … Read More...
Pincushion Pattern
Imaginesque – well, if I have said it once I have said it many, many times – I love the patterns from this site. This pattern is presented with the suggestion that is be worked up as a pincushion, but … Read More...
Halloween Cross Stitch Flowers
Daria from Kittenhood blog took some simple regular cross stitch flower patterns and adjusted them a little to create some cool Halloween napkins for special Halloween holiday cheer. She explains how you can do the same thing over at her … Read More...
Inspiration: Sami Teasedale
Droolworthy: the modern “blackwork” of Sami Teasedale of Teasemade. Sami describes herself:
… Read More...Maker of treats hand stitched with a needle and thread, from jewellery treasures to intricate textile artwork. I have a love for hand embroidery and I am a
Assisi Home Sampler
Assisi-style charts are among some of my favorite. This one from Kinkavel Krosses is particularly pretty. It will be perfect for a gift for Thanksgiving. If you are looking for a hostess gift, look no further. Stitch it up in … Read More...
More on Coloring Back Stitch Motifs
Jeanne’s been doing more coloring on blackwork projects with Colored Pencils