Orna Willis of Ornaments has a new concept for crafty groups: Thread Gatherings. Her blog says,
… Read More ...Thread Gatherings are classes in a box. Each box is designed for eight people, with one designated leader. You can run these formally,
A dozen charts from Helga Mandl
Helga Mandl has put together a booklet of the 12 redwork cross-stitch heart samplers shown here. And you get two bonus charts with purchase! Get the PDF download for just US$12.50 from her Etsy shop.
Ed. note: I get … Read More ...
Great idea: Monogrammed mug rug
Leena of Creative instincts improvised this personalized mug rug for her toddler. Smart! Make one for each member of your family. You’ll make them feel special, and you’ll get the fringe benefit of protecting your furniture. See Leena’s post.… Read More ...
Help Cindy find a source
We got this interesting note from Cindy Madsen of Bagatelle Patterns:
… Read More ...We are trying to reprint a pattern that was custom printed originally by McCalls in 1996. It included a large sheet of transfer embroidery patterns. McCalls will reprint the
Free Easter border from Janet
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs designed and hand-stitched these sweet eggs as a border on an Easter tablecloth. Beautiful! If you’d like to adapt this idea for your own holiday table, you can borrow the designs. They’re free on … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
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Free patterns and charts: Royal wedding
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free … Read More ...
Mini sin charts from Kincavel Krosses
Free patterns and charts: Easter
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free Easter patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these Easter patterns … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
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 cross-stitch charts
Hidden meaning: Jeremy Chase Sanders
Jamie Chalmers (Mr X Stitch) has posted a review of the work of Jeremy Chase Sanders, a textile artist from San Francisco, California, USA. The plaids shown here were woven by Jeremy. They’re pretty enough as they … Read More ...
Looking closely at Suzhou
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread received a piece of Suzhou embroidery as a gift. The work — seen through her analysis and beautiful close-up photos — invites study and awe. Enjoy Mary’s post.… Read More ...