(1) Happy heart from Le blog de la marmotte brodeuse
(2) Bonne Année from Le blog de Mamou
(3) Happy New Year by Connie G. Barwick of About.com
(4) Bonne Année from Le blog de la marmotte brodeuse
(5) Bonne … Read More ...
Happy Holidays!
You may have noticed that the closer we get to the end of the year, the sparser my posts have become. I’m completely in awe of the many crafters who have managed to post more during this busy season! I … Read More ...
Free Christmas Embroidery Patterns for Ornaments and Hoops
Here’s my last roundup of Christmas designs for 2009. Enjoy!
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 … Read More ...
Inspiration: Bead Journal Project
Robin Atkins of Beadlust has posted some of her favorite entries from last year’s Bead Journal Project. Truly, they just take my breath away. Go feast your eyes.… Read More ...
Free CQ block: Happy New Year!
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART is sharing a crazy-quilt block that will help you ring in the new year right! The block features one of her favorite antique postcard images. Janet says,
… Read More ...Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric
Undersea CQ seam treatment from SharonB
This gorgeous seam treatment by SharonB of Pin Tangle reminds me of an undersea garden. Sharon says,
… Read More ...This is seam first covered with braid. On the bottom edge of the braid I worked two rows of herringbone in bunka thread.
Free design: Merry Christmas
Di van Neikerk of Crafts Unlimited has a lovely seasonal gift for all of us. This beautiful Christmas greeting is free to download. Print it on fabric and embroider with threads, ribbons, and beads for a special home decoration or … Read More ...
Giveaway: Ultrasuede gift pack
Orna Willis of Ornaments is having another great giveaway. This time, the prize is six 3″x4″ pieces of UltraSuede® — the perfect backing for little needlepoint brooches and ornaments. Better yet, Orna says,
… Read More ...For every 30 comments I’ll add another
Free charts: Happy New Year
Tutorial: Perfect fringe
Lynn B of Happiness is Cross-stitching shares her secret for creating perfect fringe on an evenweave embroidery project. So pretty! See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitch a wee tree
A bit of felt, a hoop, a few stitches and buttons, and voila! A Christmas decoration or gift that any youngster can be proud to have created. See the tute on scrumdillydilly blog.
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Faith rewarded
Faith, known to many as the Plimoth Plantation jacket project, is complete at last and was revealed on The Embroiderer’s Story blog on December 10. I’ve followed this project since my first day as a CraftGossip editor. I know the … Read More ...
Great idea: Needlepunch with silk ribbon
OMG! Look what Allison Aller came up with! She made the latest flower set for her repro vintage crazy quilt by needlepunching with 4 mm silk ribbon!!! I’ve never seen needlepunch done with ribbon, but of course it would work. … Read More ...
Free pattern just in time
Mollie of Wild Olive shares the pattern and tutorial for making this adorable appliqued and embroidered tea cozy. You’ve still got time to make one for someone on your Christmas list! Get the details and links.
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Free pattern: Tatted slave bracelet
Innovative needletatter TotusMel has a holiday gift for you: She is sharing her original pattern for this slave bracelet! (For personal use only, please.) Grab it and tat it!… Read More ...