The latest post from Brigitte Dadaux has several charts including the one shown here. This chart would be a great addition to any stitcher’s sewing room or nook. It can be done up in his or her favorite colors or … Read More...
I Hear the Sea
My sister and her kids are headed to the beach in a few days and I am so jealous! I wish I could drop everything and head off on the trip with them. Unfortunately I have responsibilities that won’t allow … Read More...
Modify this Mitten Pattern
This may look like an unusual cross-stitch pattern and that is because it isn’t actually a cross-stitch chart. It is a mitten pattern. But, any gridded chart can be adapted for cross-stitch, right? I can see using the two repeating … Read More...
Take a Leek
In honor of an upcoming trip to Wales our happy stitcher at Hancock’s House of Happy has created this little leek design. She says she’s not sure if anyone will actually want to stitch it, but I think it would … Read More...
Give a Little Thistle
Stacey of Fearn Abbey Needleworks has a freebie for you that is inspired by the wilds of Scotland. This thistle design incorporates both cross-stitch and long stitch to give the thistle a more thistley look. It will make a great … Read More...
Another Super Silhouette
Brigitte Dadaux has been posting a series of awesome silhouettes with vintage ladies that are really appealing lately. This one is no exception. Stitch it up in the color of your choice. I think a muted pastel would look really … Read More...
Stitch a Love Story
Feather’s in the Nest has posted her latest freebie. You will find it on her Facebook page this time instead of on her blog. It’s a really sweet one. The text reads “Every Love Story is Beautiful but Ours is … Read More...
Cross Stitch Chopper
This little chopper – or helicopter if you prefer, is so cute you will want to stitch a whole band of them on parade across a towel or around the edge of a pillowcase. Perfect for a boy’s room or … Read More...
Sophisticated Cross stitch Silhouette
Here’s yet another fun silhouette chart from Brigitte Dadaux. It would look great paired with this recent posting for a dynamic duo to stitch together. Pick coordinating or complimentary colors to stitch the designs in. Get this free pattern.
Let Your Dad Know He’s Number One
JB’s Collectibles has a free chart that is perfect for Dad. Sometimes those charts are hard to find, you know? This one has motifs that would be great to stitch as separate projects too. They’d be great to work up … Read More...
Victorian Cone Ornament
I always start thinking about preparing for Christmas decorating this time of year. For one thing, just thinking about winter somehow makes me feel cooler during the hot days of summer. For another thing, when you are a crafter, you … Read More...
Hollywood Glamor Fashion Sketch
Sew Simple is back with another simple fashion inspired chart. And I promise I am not just posting about it because she gives me a shout out in the blog post about it . No, it is because I am … Read More...
Z is for Zig Zag – Final Letter in Stitcher’s Alphabet
Brooke’s Books has finally finished up the Stitcher’s Alphabet, a series of free charts from A to Z. Letter Z is Z is for Zig Zag stitch and it is colorful and so pretty. You can stitch the letters as … Read More...
Fashion Sketch Cross Stitch Chart
Regular readers know that I love, love, love simple charts that convey a lot of information in a few stitches. This design from Sew Simple Dress came about when the creator was working up some decor for the sewing room … Read More...
Dancer’s Silhouette Cross Stitch Chart
Brigitte Dadaux is always effective at working up silhouette patterns and this is one of the best of her recent charts. I love this one. I can see it done up for a dancer’s travel bag or for her room … Read More...
Happy Newsletter
Hancock’s House of Happy features fun and cute charts and is adding a new newsletter. When the newsletter goes out sometime this month, subscribers will get access to a chart based on the print shown here, “possibly with more colors” … Read More...
Triple Point Motif
This freebie from Brigitte Dadau is a repeating motif that puts me in mind of a shamrock. And no, it’s not just because the chart is presented in green. It’s because the motif that repeats has three points. Patterns like … Read More...
Americana Design Deal
Kooler Design Studio has a deal for you. This week they are featuring their Americana designs at 50% off. So stock on on their red-white-and blue pdf designs and kits and get stitching to show your USA spirit off today. … Read More...
Echevette’s Recent Freebie Finish
Echevette shares a recent finish from a freebie she found on another French blog, Chalet des Pérelles. I just love how she staged the cherry-themed project in a cherry tree to photograph it. Learn more about her project including the … Read More...
Thistle Folk Motif
Brigitte Dadaux shares folk-style motifs quite often and this one puts me in mind of thistles. It looks like an early colonial motif to me. I think it is supposed to be a French folk motif though, but folk motifs … Read More...
