Jeanine in Canada gives us the heads-up that ten classic needlelace patterns are now available for download from Aemilia Ars website. The story behind these beautiful patterns is fascinating. Go to Jeanine’s Italian Needlework blog post to learn a bit … Read More...
Plastic Coaster Coasters in a kit
Ruth of Not Your Grandmother’s Needlepoint has a product that may be right down your alley. She says,
… Read More...We have great new kits in stock that are less than $30 and contain all the supplies to make a set of
Have yourself a steampunk little Christmas
Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created this awesome steampunk ornament. She says,
… Read More...This one is a series of Steamships that I found on old 18th century drawings. I found this great topographical map fabric and embroidered them on
Tutorial: Mini Christmas bunting
Bronwyn of Red Brolly shows us how to make a mini Christmas decoration with embroidered details. She says,
… Read More...Make a cute little Christmas bunting to have on top of your Christmas cake, or hang as a garland from a mini-Christmas
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas
We’ve found some really fun designs for you to use as DIY Christmas decorations! Whether you’re looking for something to add a little extra flare to your tree, or just want to spruce up your home for the holidays, these … Read More...
Starry night
Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created these embroideries for a swap. Starry night skies, right? Look closely and you’ll see that they’re astronomically correct depictions of the Orion, Canis Major, and Draco constellations. Rockin! Go to her blog … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Begin a Christmas craft with these Embroidery designs in various Christmas themes.
Some cross-stitchers prefer planning their Christmas work all year, while others enjoy the rush of a time … Read More...
Free embroidery patterns…for next year
I’m so sorry. I thought I had published this post, but I found it lurking in my draft folder. Maybe these sweet patterns will come in handy for next year:
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt … Read More...
Free patterns for feltie ornaments
More cute stashbustin’ ornaments from The Trouble with Crafting:
Learn perfect blanket stitch
If anyone’s an expert at blanket stitch, it’s Kimara of Wee Folk Art. We’ve seen her perfectly spaced stitches on the models for the many felt-applique and embroidery block patterns she’s shared with us. I’m thrilled that she’s sharing her … Read More...
Stitch for Heifer
Doreen of The Art Needlepoint Company sent us a heads-up that the site is doing a benefit for Heifer International. This amazing organization is headquartered in my home town, and for ten years I worked for a collaborating international … Read More...
Free patterns: Felt Christmas tree ornaments
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads is sharing patterns and instructions for five original felt-applique and embroidery ornaments. Check them out:
Christmas tree and poinsettia
Gingerbread house, mistletoe, and cardinal
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More...
Free patterns from Wendi Gratz
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has some fabulous suggestions for combining her free simple stocking pattern with her free simple ornament patterns to create unique, personal Christmas stockings. See lots of idea photos at her blog post.
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Kathy Drew plays with embroidery
Tom Russell (Tom Russell Quilts) shows us what happens when Kathy Drew “plays around” with machine embroidery. You’ll enjoy Tom’s commentary and the many beautiful photos. Go to the post.
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Teeny tiny Plastic Canvas tissue box
Squeeeee! A tiny tissue box made from plastic canvas. Just big enough to hold one emergency tissue. My purse needs one! See more at Pin Pals blog.
Ed. note: Pin Pals neither requested nor compensated this post.
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Drool-worthy stitching – Japanese embroidered felt balls
Bronwyn of Red Brolly shared this photo of Japanese embroidered felt balls. It gives me exactly the same feeling as a photo of a boxful of Belgian chocolates. What a treat! See more at her blog post.
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Needle Work Inspiration: Ro Bruhn
Ro Bruhn‘s handmade journals are incredibly beautiful inside and out. Touchable. Inviting. Desirable. This particular journal already is sold; but you can watch her develop new journals on her blog and purchase them from her Etsy shop.
Ro … Read More...
Free embroidery pattern: Christmas reindeer
Get in on the holiday stitch-along at DMC Thread’s Blog. Download the adorable reindeer pattern and follow Emma’s guidance to create a project you can frame. Go to the blog post to get details and download the pattern.
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Big sale at Rayela
Check this out: Rayela Art‘s Etsy shop is having a 25%-off Thanksgiving sale! You’ll find ethnic textiles from around the world and textile-art supplies such as stamps, beads, and milagros. Go to the blog post for sale details and … Read More...