Feb
10
Christy of Sweet Tidings teaches us how to make this cherry pie pin cushion, complete with cherry and leaf pins. Wouldn’t this make a charming gift for a stitcher you know? For the perfect finishing touch, build it in a …
Feb
10
This appliqued and embroidered pillow by Tasha of A Little Sweetness makes me so happy! She says, “Who doesn’t like a reason to use as many cute fabrics as possible in one project?” Indeed! She explains how she did it–with …
Feb
10
Sarah of Gingerbread Cottage is sharing this sweet vintage pattern. You still have time to stitch it for Valentine’s Day! Get the free image.
Feb
9
You knew Mollie of Wild Olive would do something unusual for Valentine’s Day! She’s sharing the pattern and instructions for a Sweetheart Pie softie–a sweet but zero-calorie way to show your affection. Go to her blog post for the pattern …
Feb
9
This sweet felt-applique and embroidery block actually made my tummy growl! Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing the free pattern. She says,
We added sprinkles using a straight stitch and 6 strands of floss, but you could easily add glass beads for
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Feb
9
You know you need to stitch a bear in a hat. Corvus Tristis is sharing the perfect pattern under a Creative Commons license! Go to her blog post to get the high-resolution image.
Feb
8
Naomi Shiek shared this papercut pattern on The Storque. I think it would make an awesome embroidery pattern! Go to her post to get the image (for personal use only of course).
Feb
7
Make a valentine for yourself. You deserve it. Teresa of TeresaDownUnder shows us step by step how to create this patchwork heart pin cushion. Wouldn’t it be perfect for a little stitchy embellishment! See the tute.
Feb
7
This beautiful bag is (imagine trumpets blaring) plastic canvas! Yea! Carla Sinclair‘s post at Craftzine.com shows not only how to complete the stitching on the PC, but also how to cut and assemble the rest of the bag. When …
Feb
7
This spring doodle pattern is free from Primitives by the Light of the Moon. Get the image.
Feb
7
Kenneth King‘s post on Threads blog shows us how to create a beautiful dimensional trim from any flexible ribbon. I think this looks like calla lilies See his tute.
Feb
7
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World shows us how to machine-applique a convex curve–the first in a series of video tutorials that I know we’re all going to Pin! See her tute.
Feb
7
Molly of Wild Olive shows us how to stitch up a versatile little envelope for keeping or giving. The version she demos uses handpainted vinyl and is lined. So awesome. Go to the tute.
Feb
7
Anita of Artistic Fingers will lead a free online class in Chikankari over six to eight weeks. She says,
This Indian embroidery is a form of whitework…This embroidery is a combination of techniques–shadow work, pulled thread, and surface embroidery.
Beautiful! …
Feb
6
Sarah of Gingerbread Cottage shares this vintage puppy pattern for your valentine stitching pleasure. Go to her post to get the image.







