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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...