I’m so in love with Alma Stoller‘s new Glossy technique! I’ve promised myself that as soon as I finish writing about it, I can pick up my hoop and try it.
Alma has dedicated a new blog to The … Read More ...
Counted Wishes is coming!
Angie Kowalsky gives us this heads up:
… Read More ...I hope that you can join us Feb. 1-7 for the Counted Wishes Festival! Stop by and see the new designs and Show Specials, sample our Goodie Bag Page, sign up for Grand
A new mini sampler from Janet Granger
Check out the newest miniature sampler design from Janet Granger. Her blog says,
… Read More ...An Arts and Crafts style doll’s house sampler, which measures just over two inches wide. It’s stitched on 32 count evenweave fabric. The saying on the
Free hand-embroidery designs from Bramcoast
In its continuing quest to revive vintage crafts, Bramcoast Publications is sharing 16 hand-embroidery motifs from the early 1920s. The blog post notes these sweet designs “would’ve been used to embellish undergarments, towels, handkerchiefs, baby items and other home and … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Insider news from TNNA
By a stroke of great good luck, CraftGossip had a Secret Snoop on hand at the January trade show of The National NeedleArts Association in Long Beach, CA, USA. Here’s her report:
… Read More ...Knitting: The hottest things on 2-or-more sticks continues
Free patterns and charts: Valentine’s Day
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 ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
Just in case you’re eager to start stitching next year’s holiday decor and gifts, here’s one last round-up of free Christmas designs.
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas Winter Snow
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 ...
Free charts: New Year
Tutorial: Ribbon-wrap a hoop
Glenda of Wren and Stitchy shows us how to ribbon wrap hoops without using glue — a gorgeous finish for a needlework ornament or hoop-framed needleart. See the tute.
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Tutorial: Memory Thread flowers
Emma of DMCThread’s Blog points us to a tutorial for using Memory Thread and a flower loom to create beautiful blooms to decorate gifts, clothing…anything you can think of. See the tute.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please … Read More ...