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Reader Alexa alerted us to a new source of machine-embroidery designs, Embroidershoppe.com. She says the site has “the most beautiful embroidery designs thinkable.” I have to agree: They’re stunning. The rose cupcake shown here is a freebie! Get the design. And…

Holy mackeroly! I just found the site of my dreams: Vintage Embellishments–”Classifieds for Stitchers Adjusting Their Stash.” That’s right. You can list items you’re hoping to destash. Or (my favorite part) you can shop for items that other stitchers are letting…

Reader Katie tipped us off to some rockin free stationery printables at IDoItYourself.com (”Design goodies for ‘I-Do’-It-Yourself weddings”). Get the look of cross-stitch without all the time-consuming embroidery! See the post.

It’s time for pattern #3 from the 2009 Stitchers Angel Project. May Britt designed the Sweet Memories Notebook Cover. Don’t you love it! Go get the pattern.

The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is herringbone. Find out how to create the basic stitch and two interesting variations. See the post.

Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her patterns for two fall-leaf appliques. Get the maple leaf. Get the oak leaf.

Ruth Rae’s new book will be available soon. I can’t wait! Layered, Tattered & Stitched promises to have all the eye-candy appeal of Ruth’s blog plus lots of tips, hints, and ideas. Go to Amazon.com to see a preview of the book and/or…

Alexandrina of Matrioshka Biscornu blog is sharing her original pattern for an oak leaf and acorn — so timely for the northern hemisphere! She says, “Try to use my new pattern for scissor fobs or hangers.” Get the chart.

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The chart for this primitive cross-stitch is free from Heidi of All My Scattering Moments. Sweet! Get the chart.

Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina’s Craftblog has published a stitchery e-book! And she’s celebrating by sharing an autumn pattern freebie.

Small Stitches is available from Polka & Bloom, which says,

Small Stitches has 22 pages aimed at getting you started with embroidery in a fun way.…

(1) Jeweled needlepoint bugs from FREEBIES, etc.!
(2) Gnome sleeping bags from Wee Folk Art
(3) Felt aquarium magnets from Molly’s Sketchbook and The Purl Bee
(4) Felt sachet corsets from rectangel via feeling stitchy
(5) “A little sea-bathing” from At the Honeysuckle Tree
(6)…

Here’s a treat from Jenny Hart, just in time for your weekend stitching pleasure. Get the free pattern from Sublime Stitching.

SWAKembroidery.com tells us:

We are so thrilled to announce the debut of Jennifer Paganelli’s embroidery designs! From her collection of Sis Boom fabrics, come the most stunning pieces of art now in digital format! Gorgeous damask boquets, vibrant applique paisleys, and…

Lynn B of Happiness Is Cross Stitching blog is celebrating her first blog-aversary with a giveaway, and the two prize packages rock big time! You’re going to want to get in on this! Go to Lynn’s blog to enter before August 31. Winners…

Great news from the Alliance for American Quilts:

The Alliance for American Quilts (AAQ) announces the winners of the “Crazy for Quilts” contest. The contest celebrates the spirit of the crazy quilt, a genre of quiltmaking which began in the United…

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