These mini embroidery hoop designs make the cutest ornaments to hang on your tree! The design is by Bev from Flamingo Toes, and she’s got a free pattern for you on her blog. They’re made from bits of felt and … Read More...
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Free Crochet Pattern Batman Toy
What you need
Crochet hook size 9 
or I; 4-ply knitting worsted
type yarn in the following colors: 8 oz. of navy blue for boots, gloves, shorts, cape and mask; 2 oz. of Fisherman or light beige for head; 2 … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Happy Hobo bag
Caroline from Sew Can She created this gorgeous Hobo style bag, and she’s sharing the free sewing pattern and tutorial! The bag is packed with the kind of details to make this your favorite everyday bag – pleating on the … Read More...
Knit an Owl for Halloween or Any Other Time
Owls tend to be associated with Halloween, so having the spooky holiday coming up is all the reason I need to knit an owl.
The Obligatory Owl pattern from Rabbit Hole Knits (aka Sara Elizabeth Kellner) is knit in the … Read More...
Do You Use a Needle Minder?
After talking about waxing embroidery floss the other day, I got to thinking about other accessories or things that are optional but could potentially save you a lot of trouble when you’re doing cross stitch.
Another thing that falls into … 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...
Sewing pattern: Mer-kitty softie, with free pattern
These mer-kitties are the cutest! Half kitty, half mermaid, and totally adorable. Choly Knight from Sew Desu Ne? shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Her pattern includes machine embroidery files to stitch the details like eyes and mouth … Read More...
Stitch a Lovely Bug with Cross Stitch and Embrodiery
It had been a while before I checked out the freebie patterns at the DMC website, but I happened past there the other day and checked out some of their free patterns.
This one of a lacewing is really striking, … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sloth plush softie
This adorable sloth plush is a free pattern from Sew Desu Ne? Velcro at the paws lets him hang from your arms – or a bedpost, or anything, really. There are only 5 pattern pieces so it’s easier to sew … Read More...
Cross Stitch Some Conversation Hearts
A classic candy of Valentine’s Day (which I never liked, but it’s still cute, just like Peeps at Easter) is the conversation heart candies , and just like the Peep of Easter it’s a fun shape and idea to craft … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: You’re My Jam Valentine’s Day hoop art
Oh, how I am loving this embroidery hoop art by Bev of Flamingo Toes! It has alll my favorite things – ric rac and pom poms and gingham and a good pun. It would make the cutest Valentine’s art, or … Read More...
This Sweet Bunny will Have You Thinking of Spring
I know we’re a long way off from spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and Easter is still quite a ways off as well, but I can’t resist sharing this cheerful, vintage-inspired floral bunny pattern from Sew French Embroidery.
Called Bunny … Read More...
Simple Felt Ornaments are a Great Way to Practice Stitching
The other day I came across this pin on Pinterest, which is an image uploaded by a user of a simple embroidered felt Christmas ornament made all the more lovely with the addition of quite a lot of seed … Read More...
Stitch Some Gorgeous Metallic Snowflakes
I love everything about these metallic cross-stitched snowflakes from Stitched Modern.
They’re worked on perforated, metallic paper with metallic embroidery floss, and the combination is sparkly and pretty and, yes, modern.
These would be lovely on a tree, used as … Read More...
Tutorial and Sewing pattern: Felt llama and cactus Christmas ornaments
Stitch up an adorable little llama or cactus to hang on your Christmas tree! Rosie from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern for making them! They’re made with simple embroidery stitches and take just an hour to make each … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Jingle Bird felt softie
This Jingle Bird softie would make a cute toy, but it would also be a sweet ornament to hang on your Christmas tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for making it. The Jingle Bird is made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet wool felt pincushion or sachet
These wool felt pincushions would make sweet gifts for your sewing friends! And for your non sewing friends, include some lavender or potpourri in the filling to make them pretty sachets. Minki Kim from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork mini hoop Christmas ornament
The more I sew, the larger my scrap bin becomes. I’m always on the lookout for a project to use up my scraps, particularly my smaller ones. Riley Blake Designs has a tutorial showing how to make this adorable patchwork … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Felt camper mini hoop Christmas ornament
This felt camper mini embroidery hoop art would be so cute on a Christmas tree! The little retro camper looks so happy and cozy parked in the snow. Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern for making one. I … Read More...
Easy Embroidered Mistletoe for all Your Holiday Projects
I know, I know, can’t we get past Halloween before we start talking winter holidays?
Almost.
I just loved this little embroidered mistletoe project from A Lively Hope and didn’t want to lose it before the holiday season happens, so … Read More...