Connie G. Barwick, cross-stitch editor for About.com, has a gift-wrap idea that is a gift in itself. She decorated the top of a paper mache box with a hardanger design stitched on plastic canvas and attached with decorative thumb … Read More...

Urban Threads is treating us to a Very Merry Freebie! The site says,

Getting on Santa’s good list? Way overrated. ‘Tis the season for eggnog and cookies! Here’s a free design as an early little Christmas present to you. Stitch

Yarnplayer is sharing her original pattern for this beautiful Remembrance Ring. This is one of the most popular free tatting tutorials that we have featured on Craftgossip.com. A mourning ring is a finger ring worn in memory of someone who … Read More...

Check out the latest Thankful Days Giveaway at Sewforless.com. The blog says,

Announcing the newest collection of embroidery designs by famous designer Loralie Harris!  These “Lovely Ladies” are gorgeous and will add some sassiness to aprons, spa wraps and

Whether you’re a punchneedle expert or a rank beginner, this free holiday pattern from June Gilbank of PlanetJune will make you rush to find your hoop and needle. June says,

This 2.5? Poinsettia design uses Punchneedle Embroidery for a fast

(1) Vive Noël from Brodyzen Créations
(2) Christmas Tree Angel from Madame Chantilly Cross Stitch
(3) Biscornu Noël from Le blog de kali
(4) Biscornu (2) from Le blog de kali
(5) Un petit ange from Le blog de Mamou… Read More...

The needlepoint chart for this photo frame with glowing silver menorah (designed by Judi Kauffman) is free from FreePatterns.com. Get the chart.

This adorable holiday stitchery is called Eat Pie. (Ms. Turkey appears to be encouraging us to indulge in pie rather than Thanksgiving poultry!) The chart is free from VeeandCo Cross Stitch Designs. Get the chart.

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(1) Noël from Le blog de kali
(2) Guirlande de Noel from les loisirs abbygaelle
(3) Wintery Smiles from Primitives by the light of the moon
(4) Snowman Doodle from Primitives by the light of the moon
(5) Joyeux Noel… Read More...

WoooHOOO! Needlepunch Christmas ornaments! And the patterns are free from the Better Homes and Gardens web site. Get the supply list, instructions, and patterns.

Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for pointing out this find.

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When xcrossxthisx isn’t doing homework, she’s busy creating controversial cross-stitch charts. If you’re enjoying the trend toward in-your-face embroidered slogans, you will so love xcrossxthisx. Beware: Many of her images are NSFW. Get the pattern shown. Click through her … Read More...

les Passe-Temps de Flo is sharing a scan of the vintage Sajou booklet 186. This issue contains cross-stitch charts for lovely, dense patterns and images such as those shown above — no alphabets in this one. Get the PDF file… Read More...

(left) Thanksgiving Turkey Applique Block from Wee Folk Art

(right) Bok bok from Plum Street Samplers

Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.