Don’t turn up your nose at plastic canvas. Look at the gorgeous needlepoint pendants you can make with this ill-reputed craft supply! Diane Gilleland of CraftyPod steps us through the process from choosing the canvas to finishing the edges and … Read More...
Free bargello pattern: Not-quite diamonds
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint says,
… Read More...This free Bargello Needlepoint pattern uses rectangles as its basis. Squares are far more usual in Bargello, but I love the odd shape of these rectangles, which are crazily turned on their sides.
Free pattern: Hen and chicks
I love the dimensional stitching on this sweet farm scene by Jules of Adventures in Thread. She says,
… Read More...I used Ghiordes Knot or Turkey work as I always call it, (I always imagine a huge turkey scratching around!) to create
Free pattern and tutorial: Bunny hoop
Squeee! What looks like Easter candy but is absolutely calorie-free? A bunny made of French knots! This adorable seasonal hoop is the creation of Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane, and she’s sharing the pattern and instructions with us. Go to … Read More...
Di van Niekerk: Sale!
If you’re into ribbon embroidery, then you’re going to love this announcement from Di van Niekerk:
… Read More...There’s a super new Bonus for you this month! For every order that you place over R950.00 (just over 100 US Dollars) you
Free pattern: Hardanger bookmark
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) is sharing her pattern for this utterly gorgeous hardanger bookmark. Go to her post to download the design. The needlewoven, beaded tassel reminds me of a thistle bloom. Maybe if we ask sweetly, she’ll … Read More...
How to get great machine-embroidery results
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f you sometimes get unexpected (bad!) results when stitching a machine-embroidery design, you may not be using the right stabilizer, fabric, or hoop tension. Urban Threads shares an awesome tutorial to help you get the results you want. See … Read More...
Even more free hand-embroidery designs
More free hand-embroidery designs
Free hand-embroidery designs
Two needlework publishers bring smocking forward
Two of our favorite publishers are joining forces! Check out this announcement from F+W Media:
… Read More...F+W Media, Inc. (www.fwmedia.com) and Country Bumpkin Publications (http://www.countrybumpkin.com.au/) have formed a partnership to create a range of digital and physical products for
Free printables from Victoriana
Think about casting your vote for Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs in SewCalGal’s 2013 Golden Quilter Awards. (Deadline February 28.) Go to Benita’s blog post for the link. And whether or not you vote, she invites you to … Read More...
Tutorial: Cat and pup softies from socks
Here’s a perfect use for orphan socks: Make a whole kennel full of sweet kitty and puppy softies! Star-Shaped and Shiny blog says,
This is another simple, affordable, and quick craft that is a terrific way to spend a rainy … Read More...
Free pattern: Love
Stitch a little love with this free design from Hudson’s Holidays. Get the pattern.
Tutorial: Hand-stitched heart canvas
Stitch a cute little heart canvas for your sweetie’s cubicle. DMC blog shares the how-to. See the tute.
Free: Pretty heart designs from Shawkl
Here are two pretty new heart embroidery patterns from Kathy Shaw of Shawkl.
Free embroidery pattern: Valentine cupcake
Here’s a sweet treat from Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife. Download the free PDF pattern.
Giveaway at Humming Needles
To celebrate 500 followers, Manya of Humming Needles is having a phenomenal giveaway. This silk-ribbon pendant is just one of the prizes. Go to her blog post to find out more. And be sure to enter the drawing before … Read More...
Stitch a Royal Corgi pooch
Eep! Make a little felt version of Queen Elizabeth’s corgi — and lots of other British inspired items. The whole pattern set is free from Creative Breathing. Go to her blog post.
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth … Read More...
Make a flowery pincushion
This Flower Power Pincushion has the perfect amount of hand-stitched embellishment to make it stylish as well as practical. Jessica of Twin Fibers designed it and shares the tutorial at The Sewing Loft. Find out how to make one.… Read More...