Apr
29
Charlie of Happy Threads regularly posts adorable free patterns for cross-stitch and needlepoint. You know that, already — I point to each one I can find! So I’m excited to tell you that Charlie has put together a 30-page e-zine …
Apr
29
Here’s a sweet watercolor of ducklings, free (for personal use) from Di van Niekerk for you to print and frame or print to fabric and embellish. Get the design.
Apr
29
Remember when I told you about the new machine-embroidery-design site, Anja Rieger Design? Sonja and Anja are having a giveaway just for CraftGossip readers! Anja’s Chinese Zodiac set of designs is new on the website today. To enter for …
Apr
28
Carol Daisy shows us how to stitch these beautiful silk-ribbon cosmos. I especially like her technique for creating the raised centers. See the tute.
Apr
28
Wee cross-stitchery mounted on buttons, which are then attached to barrettes. Awwwwwwww. See more on the blog of the makers, Pin Pals.
Apr
28
Your work could be in the new book that Leanne Prain is putting together for Arsenal Pulp Press. Leanne’s blog says,
Hoopla: The Art of Unexpected Embroidery rebels against the traditional notions of quaint embroidery with motifs of flowers and
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Apr
28
Really. These objects are not vegetables. They are stitch art. Wow. Go to Di Overton‘s Design Block blog for close-ups and links to more information about the art and the artists.
Apr
28
That’s right. Tatting maven Jane Eborall has just posted her 1,000th blog article! And to celebrate, she’s having a mystery giveaway. Her only hint: It’s pink. Go to Jane’s blog to see the rules and enter before 8:45 a.m. …
Apr
28
I love the grid of stitches on this crazy-quilt block by Allison Aller of Allie’s in Stitches. And I’m crazy about her two methods for using waste canvas to create a grid easily and accurately. Go see what Allie’s …
Apr
28
This week’s TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog is raised herringbone band. I know this sample looks a bit intimidating. But when you see Sharon’s instructions, you’ll snap your fingers and give it a try. I’m eager to …
Apr
25
Shadowboxing by Amy of inspireco
Apr
25
(1) Mésange et muguet from plaisirdecreer
(2) Muguet de Mai from Arachné en son jardin
(3) Cuisine from Le blog de carmela
(4) Chien from Le blog de kali
(5) ABC Printemps from Les petites croix de Symiote
(6) Petite …
Apr
25
New Beads on the Block by Alma Stoller
Apr
25
(1) Per la festa della mamma (two versions) from Romy’s Cross Stitch Patterns
(2) Coeur pour Maman _2010 from Novalee02 Les croix et moi
(3) Fête des mamans from Le blog de Mamou
Apr
25
(1) Memories from Stofnest
(2) Always welcome from Liberty Primitives & Needlework
(3) Spring from The Stitcherhood
(4) Ourson from les loisirs abbygaelle
(5) Petite fille modèle N°2 from Les grilles de Thiarlou
(6) ABC 09 from Stofnest
(7) Abstract …







