After being interviewed by a Turkish magazine, Igne Iplik (Needle Thread), and seeing the quality and content of a sample copy, Trish Burr turned the tables. She interviewed the magazine’s publishing and creative editor Kader Demirpehlivan and shares the story … Read More...

As of today, CraftGossip has a separate cross-stitch blog, edited by our beloved Connie G. Barwick. WoooHOOO! By separating cross-stitch from the Needlework News blog, we can give cross-stitchers more focused attention, more news, more freebies. I love me … Read More...

This exquisite pillow by French crazy-quilter Evy gives me double joy. As always, I’m captivated by the luxurious detail of seam treatments that incorporate beading and silk ribbon embroidery. What’s different about Evy’s pillow: The complex pattern of the piecing … Read More...

(1) Raised chain band stitch from big B
(2) French knot and colonial knot from Hugs from Helen
(3) Coil stitch from Fat-Quarter
(4) Coral stitch, also known as string of pearls stitch (video) from We Love French Knots… Read More...

You can make a custom wall hanging like this one. The ReadyMade post says,

Enlarge your favorite cross-stitch pattern by drawing a grid on canvas, stretching the fabric over a frame, and cross-stitching with yarn and an upholstery needle.

See … Read More...

In gratitude for the response to her Absolute Beginner Tatting Series of tutorials, Heather of Tatted Treasures is having her first giveaway. It includes

• Two Clover brand plastic tatting shuttles. Choose from either pink and blue, or yellow and green

Lime Riot is celebrating her first blogaversary with an awesome giveaway. She says,

I’ll be giving away a Sublime hoop and all of the supplies to make your very own felt hoopla including; a stack of my favorite fancy felt,

Needleprint shares a source for Danish Flower Thread. The brief article is as interesting as it is helpful. Go to the post.

Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns out on Etsy  and these designs … Read More...

This cross stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone. Please note that these patterns were … Read More...

Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love shows us her technique for creating these sweet ribbon flowers and leaves. See the tute.

Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as … Read More...

The Etsy profile of A. Koldeway (flamgirlant) describes her work modestly: “My collection of cross stitch patterns put a twist on traditional. Jackalopes, bacon and mustaches are the crafty things I pedal.” Her unique style often combines traditional … Read More...

Shawkl shares a couple of needlepoint designs for your stitching pleasure:

Christmas in July project
and
Business card holder

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books on Amazon.