Bronwyn of Red Brolly shares her patterns and technique for making these charming stitched felt flowers. They’re great, she says, “for displays, bouquets, brooches, hat pins and decorating your bags and purses.” A more detailed tute is forthcoming, but you … Read More...

The free pattern for this adorable Chewbacca softie is ready for you at draw! pilgrim. Stitch up a few for the little (or big) Star Wars fans on your Christmas list. Get the pattern. He is the perfect … Read More...

Kim and Kris of The DIY Dish share a pattern and tutorial for making awesome dress-form pin cushions. As cute as these are, I think they cry out for some stitchy embellishment! Go to their blog post to learn how … Read More...

abbeychristine of clever crafts blog created these felt-applique and embroidery fingerpuppets of The Golden Girls, complete with cheesecake! Adorable and accurate captures of the characters’ personalities. The set is her contribution to this year’s Plush You exhibition. Get more details … Read More...

Bring flowers to life with some stitching tips and a long-and-short stitch tutorial from Yesteryear Embroideries. See her post.

Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy.

Etsy seller Berene Campbell of Happy Sew Lucky is raising funds for breast-cancer research with sales of this original embroidery pattern. She says,

I designed this pattern for my friend Krista Hennebury’s team “Kickin’ Cancer with Creativity” in the Walk

Pam of Threading My Way shares her rockin entry for the Retro Pillow Challenge. She says,

For the first time, I tried several new (to me) sewing techniques: hand appliqué, patchwork, machine embroidery and quilting. At the same time I

If you’re a fan of hardanger, Hannah of enbrouderie has some serious eye candy for you. Go to her post to see all the photos.

Looking for more resources for Hardanger Embroidery? Check these books out 

Emma of DMC Thread’s blog winds up her Halloween Pumpkin stitch-along by showing us how to finish the embroidery as a stand up–a small display piece. See her tute.

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Have you been collecting the free state-flower embroidery patterns by Vicki Haninger of turkey feathers? Perhaps you’ve been stitching along? If so, you’ll be thrilled to see Vicki’s completed state-flower quilt. Gorgeous! Go to her post for the link to … Read More...

Emma of DMC Thread’s Blog invites you to join her Halloween stitch-along. Go to the blog post for instructions and the free pattern download.

DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly. 

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The yummy photos on pilli pilli‘s blog may make you want to take up her new obsession–silk sashiko embroidery on linen. Go to her post.

Monday will be the start of a big week at Victoriana Quilters. Handwork While You Wait Week, September 12-17, will feature a tutorial every day and a prize drawing on Saturday. Be sure to bookmark the site and check in … Read More...

(1) Buttonhole stitch from Hugs from Helen
(2) French knot from DMC Thread’s Blog
(3) Sheaf Filling Stitch from big B
(4) Splitting thread from Stitching Always
(5) Herringbone stitch from Hugs from Helen
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Check out this rockin announcement from DMC Thread’s Blog:

DMC is giving away five (5) limited edition French hardbound diaries that contain beautiful inspiring photos of needlework. The back of the book features patterns and charts for the designs