Needlework News » Free http://needlework.craftgossip.com Art, patterns and techniques Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:07:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Free pattern and tutorial: Sweetheart Pie http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-and-tutorial-sweetheart-pie/2012/02/09/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-and-tutorial-sweetheart-pie/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:06:42 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33741 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 …

]]> 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 and tute.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-and-tutorial-sweetheart-pie/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 Free pattern: Ice cream! http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-ice-cream/2012/02/09/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-ice-cream/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:05:14 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33736 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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]]> 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 extra glitter. Or, cover in French knots.

Or matte bugle beads. So many possibilities. Go to her blog post to get the pattern.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-ice-cream/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 Free pattern: The Bear’s New Hat http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-the-bears-new-hat/2012/02/09/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-the-bears-new-hat/2012/02/09/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:04:16 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33731 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.

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]]> 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.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-the-bears-new-hat/2012/02/09/feed/ 0 A pattern suitable for embroidery http://needlework.craftgossip.com/a-pattern-suitable-for-embroidery/2012/02/08/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/a-pattern-suitable-for-embroidery/2012/02/08/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:02:45 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33700 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).

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]]> 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).

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/a-pattern-suitable-for-embroidery/2012/02/08/feed/ 1 Tutorial: Modern needlepoint bag http://needlework.craftgossip.com/tutorial-modern-needlepoint-bag/2012/02/07/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/tutorial-modern-needlepoint-bag/2012/02/07/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:53:12 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33684 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 …

]]> 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 you’re finished, you’ll have a modern purse with a hint of retro style. See the tute.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/tutorial-modern-needlepoint-bag/2012/02/07/feed/ 0 Free hand-embroidery pattern http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-hand-embroidery-pattern-5/2012/02/07/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-hand-embroidery-pattern-5/2012/02/07/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:48:56 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33679 This spring doodle pattern is free from Primitives by the Light of the Moon. Get the image.

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]]> This spring doodle pattern is free from Primitives by the Light of the Moon. Get the image.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-hand-embroidery-pattern-5/2012/02/07/feed/ 0 Free online class: Chikankari http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-online-class-chikankari/2012/02/07/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-online-class-chikankari/2012/02/07/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:23:40 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33657 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! …

]]> 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! Go to Anita’s blog post to learn how to join in.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-online-class-chikankari/2012/02/07/feed/ 1 Free valentine pattern http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-valentine-pattern/2012/02/06/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-valentine-pattern/2012/02/06/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:45:34 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33649 Sarah of Gingerbread Cottage shares this vintage puppy pattern for your valentine stitching pleasure. Go to her post to get the image.

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]]> Sarah of Gingerbread Cottage shares this vintage puppy pattern for your valentine stitching pleasure. Go to her post to get the image.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-valentine-pattern/2012/02/06/feed/ 1 Free embroidery pattern http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-embroidery-pattern-2/2012/02/06/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-embroidery-pattern-2/2012/02/06/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:41:16 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33644 Here’s another in Mary Corbet‘s series of Hungarian-inspired embroidery patterns. Go to her Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post to get the download.

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]]> Here’s another in Mary Corbet‘s series of Hungarian-inspired embroidery patterns. Go to her Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post to get the download.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-embroidery-pattern-2/2012/02/06/feed/ 0 Free pattern: Little Birdie Valentine http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-little-birdie-valentine/2012/02/06/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-little-birdie-valentine/2012/02/06/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:35:02 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33639 Enjoy this free hand-embroidery pattern, Little Birdie Valentine, from Jules of Adventures in Thread.

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]]> Enjoy this free hand-embroidery pattern, Little Birdie Valentine, from Jules of Adventures in Thread.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-little-birdie-valentine/2012/02/06/feed/ 1 Free pattern: Tatted heart doily http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-tatted-heart-doily/2012/02/04/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-tatted-heart-doily/2012/02/04/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:51:18 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33572 Jane Eborall has turned her rockin tatted heart motif into a doily, and she’s sharing the instructions! Tat it up (quick!) in pinks and reds as a valentine treat. Get the pattern.

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]]> Jane Eborall has turned her rockin tatted heart motif into a doily, and she’s sharing the instructions! Tat it up (quick!) in pinks and reds as a valentine treat. Get the pattern.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-tatted-heart-doily/2012/02/04/feed/ 0 Get the February Promises and Borders http://needlework.craftgossip.com/get-the-february-promises-and-borders/2012/02/03/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/get-the-february-promises-and-borders/2012/02/03/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:01:43 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33506 The February block of the Promises and Borders series is available now from Jenny of ELEFANTZ. Go to her post for the link to download the free pattern.

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]]> The February block of the Promises and Borders series is available now from Jenny of ELEFANTZ. Go to her post for the link to download the free pattern.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/get-the-february-promises-and-borders/2012/02/03/feed/ 0 Free winter embroidery pattern http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-winter-embroidery-pattern/2012/02/02/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-winter-embroidery-pattern/2012/02/02/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:03:40 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33476 Jacquelynne Steves (aka The Noble Wife) is sharing this sweet embroidery pattern. Get the free PDF file.

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]]> Jacquelynne Steves (aka The Noble Wife) is sharing this sweet embroidery pattern. Get the free PDF file.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-winter-embroidery-pattern/2012/02/02/feed/ 0 Free hand-embroidery pattern http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-hand-embroidery-pattern-4/2012/02/01/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-hand-embroidery-pattern-4/2012/02/01/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:05:56 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33445 Royce of Royce’s Hub is sharing this sweet floral hand-embroidery pattern. Go to his her blog post to get the image.

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]]> Royce of Royce’s Hub is sharing this sweet floral hand-embroidery pattern. Go to his her blog post to get the image.

]]> http://needlework.craftgossip.com/free-hand-embroidery-pattern-4/2012/02/01/feed/ 2 Stitch a little mystery http://needlework.craftgossip.com/stitch-a-little-mystery/2012/01/31/ http://needlework.craftgossip.com/stitch-a-little-mystery/2012/01/31/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:03:10 +0000 Denise Felton http://needlework.craftgossip.com/?p=33396 A new Mini Mystery Monday design is taking shape over at Laura‘s Two-Handed Stitcher blog. See the chart and instructions for the first layer.

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]]> A new Mini Mystery Monday design is taking shape over at Laura‘s Two-Handed Stitcher blog. See the chart and instructions for the first layer.

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