The latest needlework invention by Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin: snowy owl brooches. If this doesn’t make you smile, your lips are probably broken. See more at Laura’s blog and online shop.… Read More ...
Free charts: Bookmarks
Free patterns and charts: Easter
This Embroidery roundup is all about free Easter patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Easter Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to bring a little extra green, charm, and whimsy into your stitching projects. Whether you love traditional shamrocks, playful folk characters, or seasonal motifs with a hint of Irish luck, needlework offers endless … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
You can stitch Petronille!
This adorable chart is available free from les loisirs abbygaelle. The blogger transformed a drawing (left) by Petronille, daughter of her bloggy friend Dominique, into a work of needleart we all can enjoy! Yea, Petronille and Abbygaelle! Get the … Read More ...
Genius: Stacked circles
You already know I think Checkout Girl Melissa Crowe is a needlework genius. So you won’t be surprised to learn that the tree and flowers in this felt applique design made me literally squeal aloud. Stacked circles. So simple and … Read More ...
Inspiration: Christina Alessi
I adore this mixed-media work by Christina Alessi She says, “I draw my original design first, then watercolor on the fabric, then stitch. I’m really liking the finished product.”
Me, too! See more on Christina’s blog.… Read More ...
Freebie: Embroidered desktop calendar
Don’t miss this month’s gorgeous free desktop wallpaper from Pin Tangle blog featuring one of SharonB‘s spectacular designs. Get the download.… Read More ...
Tutorials: Making roses
Duhbe of Free Motion Embroidery shares a list of 11 tutorials for making roses from fabric, paper, napkins, and even plaster. See the post.… Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts and a giveaway
A great new post on DMC Thread’s Blog tells you everything you need to know about floss for cross-stitch and includes several free charts you can use to try out the various DMC lines. And get this: The blog is … Read More ...
Learn serendipity stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is serendipity. The blog says,
… Read More ...The Serendipity stitch — when done in two different colors — provides an energetic background but the stitch is also useful for depicting clothing, tile floors/walls, paths
Mysterious project is revealed
I gave you a peek at the latest project of Susan Elliott (Plays with Needles). She has now revealed the work in all its glory. And she has already gotten rid of it! You’ll love reading about the … Read More ...
Get to know diamond stitch
The first stitch to be featured in SharonB‘s TAST (Take a Stitch Tuesday) is diamond stitch. Take a look at SharonB’s tutorial. Then check out what some of the TAST participants are doing with the stitch:
(1) Sonie … Read More ...
Tutorial: Boullion stitch
Yvette Stanton of White Threads blog has posted a three-part series about boullion stitch. Sweet! See
