Remember that song, “Mambo Number 5”? I was thinking about it when I noticed the Brigitte Dadaux had posted the fifth in their series of lovely lady silhouettes. I wonder if this is a Monica? I remember there were lots … Read More...
French Fashionista
Sew Simple Dress has posted another fashion inspired cross stitch chart for us to enjoy. This time she was inspired by French design. This fashion plate looks almost ready to step out and walk out of the scene into the … Read More...
The Fox Speaks
Inspired by the recent viral video, Hancock’s House of Happy has a post of a pattern about what the fox has to say. It’s a cute little fox with all his ramblings written in behind him. You can stitch it … Read More...
Kitty in the Window
Aliolka is featuring a kitty in a window pattern that is sweet. If you have a kitty you know they love to get in a window and look out at the world. My sister-in-law has three and they especially enjoy … Read More...
Free Chart from Cross Stitch It
Cross Stitch It has nicely provided us with another free pattern just for readers of Craft Gossip. The lovely chart is shown here, but be sure to visit Cross Stitch It to find their patterns that are designed by their … Read More...
Sail Away Stitches and Lots of Finishes
Cathy from Hands on Design shared this recent finish and she also shared how she finished the finish. Confused yet? Head on over to her blog post and all will be clear. And guess what else she shared? She shared … Read More...
Silhouette Series Continues
Brigitte Dadaux has posted the fourth in the series of silhouette of elegant ladies with a vintage flair. I think these designs would look so nice stitched up in rich coordinating jewel tones, but you could stitch them all in … Read More...
Wedding Sampler
Jo created this wedding sampler by adapting a free chart from Carlton-Marie. She changed out the center portion of the original chart. The rest is stitched as it was originally charted. She posted this photo at Freebie Gallery which is … Read More...
Trampoline Jumpers
When I was a wee young thing one of my favorite activities was jumping on our neighbors trampoline. We would while away quite a good bit of time bouncing on that trampoline, laughing and carrying on. I am sure the … Read More...
Listen to the Log
Those of you who are like Evenstar of Hancock’s House of Happy and I will remember Twin Peaks fondly. I wasn’t as big into it as my best friend Bobby. He was a HUGE fan, so I heard all about … Read More...
Diamonds and Squares Repeating Motif
Brigitte Dadaux posts many of these type charts with repeating motifs, but this one is particularly fun. It has a variety of mini motifs included with diamonds and squares dominating. The repeating patterns like this are very handy for making … Read More...
Autumn Feathers
Claire of Claire93’s Blog is sharing a freebie that her daughter Lindashee designed. This is not the first design from Lindashee and I hope it won’t be the last. We definitely have a budding designer on our hands here. This … Read More...
Happiness is Cross Stitching Stitch-a-Long
Many of you will recognize this chart from a recent post. It is a free chart from Happiness is Cross Stitching and if you’d like to participate in a stitch-a-long, then be sure to check out the latest blog for … Read More...
Sweet Sheep to Stitch
As we have come to know, sheep are favorites of Stacey of Fearn Abbey Needleworks, so I wasn’t surprised when I saw that her latest free chart was not one, but two little sheep to stitch up and share. She … Read More...
Red Balloon
Sara Jessica at Cross Me Not posted this red balloon chart before taking off on a hiatus. Hopefully she will be back soon because we all love her cute charts! This one will be handy for stitching borders or for … Read More...
Panda-monium
I live north of Atlanta and there’s been a lot of excitement at the zoo there with the birth of twin pandas recently. It’s been fun to watch the news reports as they have grown from tiny little lumps of … Read More...
Iconic Design
Sew Simple Dress has been posting a series of free patterns inspired by fashion drawings and the latest one is inspired by a fashion icon. This chart would be great for movie buffs and fashion mavens alike. Stitch it up … Read More...
Highland Heather Cross Stitch Chart
Stacey at Fearn Abbey Needleworks has posted another lovely free chart for us to stitch up and ooh and aah over. It has a Scottish theme and can be stitched as is or you can stitch just the heather alone … Read More...
Snowflake in Summer
Over at Eglantine Stichery, Aurelia has been busy. First, she has recently finished a snowflake ornament and created a tutorial showing off how she did it. It is quite lovely and her tutorial will be applicable to any ornament, so … Read More...
Fun Frilly Freebie
This free parasol pattern is a preview of a collection Lynn B is creating of Edwardian inspired items. As she says, it will be perfect for a Downtown Abbey fan. Get the free chart and be sure to check out … Read More...
