Ria of Stofnest has some precious cross-stitch charts ready for Valentine’s Day needlework. The charts for all nine Loving Hearts samplers are included in the download for just 5 Euro. Go to the blog post for the link.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fabric feathers
Learn to make fabric millinery feathers ala John Koch via Sarah McFarland‘s post on Threads blog. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free charts: “Adorable” alphabet
Le blog de Mamou is sharing charts for a new cross-stitch alphabet, Adorable. Go to the first post. And scroll through the blog to pick up the other charts published so far.… Read More ...
Inspiration: lil fish studios
Lisa of lil fish studios shows us a bit of the process she follows to create these amazing brooches of needlework on wood. She says,
… Read More ...Each of these wood brooches has been cut from a downed branch that I’ve hauled
Tutorial: Stitch a cuckoo clock
Aimee Ray of little dear tracks (and Doodle Stitching) shows us how to use her cuckoo clock embroidery to create a real working clock. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free charts: Deadly sins
Kell Smurthwaite of Kincavel Krosses has made sins beautiful! She’s sharing her charts for these somewhat subversive samplers. If I know my deadly sins, there’s one more chart to come. Scroll through her blog to pick up all the downloadable … Read More ...
Tatting tutorial: Adding thread without tying a knot
Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Thread Escapades shows us how to cope when the shuttle runs out of thread in the middle of a tatting project. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free charts: Floral alphabet
Blog di Gloria is sharing a gorgeous new floral alphabet. Go to the first freebie post. Scroll through the blog to pick up the other letters published so far, B through D. And be sure to add the blog … Read More ...
Free design from UT: Nerd-tastic!
I love the new Urban Threads freebie so hard! UT’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...You want more hipstitchery? We’ll do you one better … how about some nerd-tastic embroidery? Get your nerd on with this playful pocket design, stuffed with all the
Millennia adds Kirk & Hamilton designs
Richard Underwood of Millennia Designs announced the addition of Kirk & Hamilton to the kit-maker’s stable of designers. His news release says,
… Read More ...New London based design team Kirk & Hamilton have launched a range of funky tapestry kits aimed at
Solve the puzzle for stitchy prizes
Jen Funk Weber gives us this heads-up:
We’re holding a puzzle contest…at the Needle and ThREAD: Stitching for Literacy blog to welcome new blogger on board. The contest…ends on Tuesday, January 25. There are prizes for stitchers and non-stitchers.
The … Read More ...
Stitch for Heifer International
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World is selling her adorable chicken hand-embroidery pattern as a fund-raiser for Heifer International. Heifer is based in my home town and has a strong presence here, so I especially appreciate Wendi’s efforts on … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free patterns and charts: Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a special occasion that is celebrated all around the world to show love and affection to those who are close to our hearts. Cross stitch is a wonderful way to express your love and appreciation for someone … Read More ...