Search Results for: embroidery patterns

Free Vintage Tea Towel Charts

September 13, 2011 by Connie Barwick

Over at Tipnut, she has a number of vintage charts in cross-stitch and embroidery available for stitchers included the Floral towels shown here.

New pattern from The Split Stitch

September 9, 2011 by Denise Felton

Sara of The Split Stitch has released her new Nursing School embroidery pattern with a rockin introductory price: 50% off! She says,

They really apply to just about anyone in the healthcare industry. Doctors, nurses, hospital volunteers, paramedics, medical billing,

Book review: Glorious Embellishing

August 29, 2011 by Denise Felton

Australian needle artist Gloria McKinnon has put together Glorious Embellishing for Martha Pullen’s publication company. This book is all about traditional-style crazy quilting: rich, colorful fabrics; antique images; complex embroidered seam treatments; silk-ribbon and beaded embellishments.

Project directions are a … Read More...

Book review: Twisted Stitches

August 2, 2011 by Denise Felton

Twisted Stitches by Phil Davison is a book full of cross-stitch patterns that range from gorgeous calaveras to gruesome renditions of Humpty Dumpty after the fall to profane iPhone cases. If you have the slightest leaning toward subversive stitching, … Read More...

A Keepsake Family Portrait To Stitch

July 14, 2011 by Denise Felton

Prepare to embark on a heartwarming journey of creativity and sentimentality with a truly special craft idea – the Handprint Embroidery Keepsake! Picture a unique “family portrait” delicately crafted with superimposed outlines of the hands of Dad, Mom, and … Read More...

Free blackwork pattern book

July 1, 2011 by Denise Felton

Ensamplario Atlantio: Being a Collection of Filling Patterns Suitable for Blackwork Embroidery by Ianthe d’Averoigne is available as a free download from String or Nothing. She says,

The entire thing is 40 pages long, with 35 plates of designs

Obi Sue Kenobi

May 22, 2011 by Denise Felton

I can’t stop laughing! Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting has given me an all-new appreciation for Sunbonnet Sue. Find out more from her blog post.

Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since the … Read More...

Free cross-stitch charts

March 28, 2011 by Denise Felton

There’s something so satisfying about creating something beautiful with your own two hands. If you’re looking for a new crafting project to try, why not give cross-stitching a go? These patterns are perfect for making bookmarks – and they’re a … Read More...

Check out this Sublime sale!

March 24, 2011 by Denise Felton

There’s a biggo embroidery-pattern sale going on at Sublime Stitching. Some awesome transfer patterns are available for only US$2.50! The sale ends at 5:00 p.m. (Central USA time) on Friday, March 25. So check it out now!

Karen Barbe – Textile Designer

March 3, 2011 by Minnie

Textile designer based in Santiago, Chile,
creating a world of patterns and colour
with her unique screen-printed,
woven and embroidered textiles
for the home.

via Textile designer | Patterns | Weaving | Embroidery.

Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a Katori Blouse or Bombay Cut Choli

February 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

A Bombay Cut Choli and a Katori Blouse are traditional Indian styles of blouses, typically worn with a saree.

A Bombay Cut Choli is a short-sleeved, midriff-baring blouse with a round or V-neckline. It has a fitted silhouette and is … Read More...

Tutorial: Charming Elephant Softie

January 20, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Thomas from Way Cool Kid shares a tutorial and template on his blog for this Charming Elephant softie, perfect for little hands to hold and snuggle. I’m loving the braided tail and the little birdie embroidery!! Go to the tutorial… Read More...

Tutorial: Dream pillows

December 15, 2010 by Denise Felton

Lisa of 5 Orange Potatoes gives her little daughters dream pillows each year on the night of winter solstice. This year, she shares with us the patterns and tutorial for these pillows. A bit of applique, embroidery, stuffing and you’ll … Read More...

Pretty-up plain napkins

December 11, 2010 by Scarlett Burroughs

Dress up plain napkins with these sweet needlework designs. Original creations of Noelle of LuckyKitty you can get the free download over at Craftzine. These can easily be adapted for patchwork projects.

Tutorial: Use a spreadsheet to track your threads

December 9, 2010 by Denise Felton

Schala-Kitty has posted an awesome tutorial on Crafted with Zeal for using a spreadsheet to track your inventory of embroidery threads. She says,

I like to call them Threadsheets and I find them to be a great way to know

Giveaways from Follow the White Bunny

November 3, 2010 by Denise Felton

I am so excited to share with you this message from Nicole of Follow the White Bunny:

Today I started a fun series of give aways (to celebrate my 300^th blog post). First up (started today ends this

New CS designs from Mochimochi

November 2, 2010 by Denise Felton

Anna of Mochimochi blog has put together a new cross-stitch chart set just in time to stitch for holiday gifts. She says,

The Forest Friends collection comes with charts for three little designs that will each fit into a 3″

New Purl Soho Kit: Felt Bird Ornaments or Pattern!

November 1, 2010 by Linda Lanese

Do you want to get a start on your holiday decorating? PURL SOHO HAS THESE ADORABLE Felt Bird Ornament Kits on sale now. Each kit makes 16 ornaments! Kit includes nine pieces of 8-inch x 12-inch wool felt (five ecru, … Read More...