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Oct

24

Free chart: Simple joys

October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Tanya (aka The Sampler Girl) of At the Honeysuckle Tree blog is sharing this sweet seasonal design. Get the chart.
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Oct

23

And more catch-up

October 23, 2008 | 1 Comment

Goodness! I hate it that so many giveaways and other juicy bits slipped by while my blog reader had amnesia. But there are some posts with info that doesn’t go out of style in a month. Like these:
(1) CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog shared a pattern of wee Sunbonnet Sues playing Ring Around [...]

Oct

23

Catching up from being behind

October 23, 2008 | 3 Comments

Remember my complaint about dozens of blog feeds inexplicably disappearing from my reader? They suddenly reappeared this morning! And I have so much to catch up on. Here are some of the groovy posts that I’m just now discovering.
(1) Check out Mimi Kirchner’s adorable party girls.
(2) Pamela Baker blogged on Sara’s Texture Crafts about using [...]

Jul

24

Video tute: Mountmellick stitch

July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog has posted a new video tutorial: Mountmellick stitch. She notes, “The Mountmellick stitch is a decorative line stitch, made up of little pointed triangles. It takes curves very well and is, in all respects, a very pretty stitch. It stitches up quickly, too, once you get the hang [...]

Jul

22

Join the Sampler Consortium for free

July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Membership in the Samper Consortium is free if you join before July 31. The Consortium is, according to its web site, “a newly formed, international organization of scholars, historians, curators, educators, genealogists, textile conservators, collectors, dealers, and needlework experts interested in the study of historic samplers and other girlhood embroideries.”
Its three objectives:

To advance the study [...]

Jul

18

Needlepoint on linen

July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Terry Dryden and McCall Miller have been experimenting with using needlepoint stitches on 18-count linen. Terry says, “There is definitely more ’spring’ to the linen than the canvas, but still is taut enough for stitching.” Read more details and see more examples in this post on Terry’s blog.
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Jul

13

Free kitty chart

July 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The chart for this cute little kitty is available free from Cross-stitching.com. Download it here.
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Jul

9

Liberty is free!

July 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cross-stitching.com is offering a free chart for this friendly Miss Liberty. Designed by Christine-Ann Martin, the site says, “This awesome design is easy to stitch and makes the perfect gift for a friend or relative residing in the Land of the Free.” Download the chart here.
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Jul

3

Great stitch tutorial

July 3, 2008 | 3 Comments

Jeanne at Just String blog has posted an excellent tutorial on spiral trellis stitch. The explanation is clear, and lots of photos guide us through the steps. Be aware that, because the post is picture heavy, it may take a while to load. But hang in there; it’s worth it!
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Jul

3

Free fireworks pattern

July 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

With Independence Day coming up in the U.S. on Friday, patriotic patterns seem to be on everyone’s minds. Here’s a great free cross-stitch pattern with a seasonal flair. Thanks to designer Erica Michaels and Rainbow Gallery web site.
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