Here’s great news from Janet Granger:
… Read More ...There’s a new sampler kit on my website this week, which you might like to take a look at. It’s a ‘Home Sweet Home’ design, in shades of gold, green, and brick red.
Get Janet’s May calendar
This beautiful desktop calendar featuring casaguldi work by Janet M. Davies is now available for free download from Janet’s blog. Get the May calendar. And if you love Janet (and who doesn’t?), be sure to check out her Facebook … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
(1) Au Jardin d’enfants from Les chroniques de Frimousse
(2) Spring from Sylyne’s universe
(3) Bouquet de Renoncules from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(4) ANGE OU DEMON from Le blog de 7 à la maison
(5) … Read More ...
Free Cross Stitch Charts: Bookmarks
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Sign your canvas
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint explains how to sign your needlepoint. See her post.… Read More ...
Stitch up a mess
Evidently, needle artist Aimee Ray can’t stand to throw away her orts. (I can totally relate, can’t you?) So she’s turned them into what she calls “stitched messes” — colorful, textural, framable thread compositions. Brilliant! See her post.… Read More ...
Foxy lady
Check out Mimi Kirchner‘s latest creation — a soft fox doll with sweet accessories. You’ll love the details! See Mimi’s post.… Read More ...
Redwork on quilts
Roseann of Rosebud’s Cottage gives us a close-up look at some of the red and white quilts on display at a quilt show in New York City last month, many incorporating redwork embroidery. You’ll enjoy her photos. Go to Roseann’s … Read More ...
Get the best results from your silks
The thread experts at Kreinik Thread Blog offer five tips for stitching with silk threads. See the post.… Read More ...
Stitch a Posie sampler
This Daisychain ABCs Crewelwork Sampler makes me so happy — modern, colorful, full of variety and fun. The design is by Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy), and she’s taking preorders for kits now. Later the design will be … Read More ...
Royals wed in embroidered gowns
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles takes a look at several royal wedding ensembles of recent history, sharing delicious photos and fascinating details about the lacework, embroidery, and beading involved. Enjoy Susan’s post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Troublet
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting created this Heart of Many Colors for a dear friend. Proof that improvisational embroidery rocks. Go to her blog.… Read More ...
Take a cyber-class; make this pillow
With just the addition of a small bow to tie on the rings, this gorgeous needlework-sampler pillow could easily become the perfect ring-bearer pillow. Or, if there’s not a wedding on the horizon, wouldn’t it make a lovely addition to … Read More ...