Urban Threads is treating us to a Very Merry Freebie! The site says,
… Read More ...Getting on Santa’s good list? Way overrated. ‘Tis the season for eggnog and cookies! Here’s a free design as an early little Christmas present to you. Stitch
Kelly’s Fletcher has a new online store
Kelly Fletcher of materialistic blog is branching out! She recently launched a web site and online pattern store called…Kelly Fletcher! She says,
… Read More ...There’s a selection of embroidery, applique and quilted patterns available and I’ll be adding to these continually
Giveaway: White Christmas ornament
Oooooooooo. Rebecca Cason of Edward & Lilly is giving away one of her beautiful, touchable Christmas ornaments — this one is a white felt bird with a white snowflake embroidered on natural linen. Uber sweet. Go to the blog post … Read More ...
Free tatting pattern: Remembrance Ring
Yarnplayer is sharing her original pattern for this beautiful Remembrance Ring. This is one of the most popular free tatting tutorials that we have featured on Craftgossip.com. A mourning ring is a finger ring worn in memory of someone who … Read More ...
Giveaway: Loralie machine-embroidery designs
Check out the latest Thankful Days Giveaway at Sewforless.com. The blog says,
… Read More ...Announcing the newest collection of embroidery designs by famous designer Loralie Harris! These “Lovely Ladies” are gorgeous and will add some sassiness to aprons, spa wraps and
Free pattern: Punchneedle poinsettia
Whether you’re a punchneedle expert or a rank beginner, this free holiday pattern from June Gilbank of PlanetJune will make you rush to find your hoop and needle. June says,
… Read More ...This 2.5? Poinsettia design uses Punchneedle Embroidery for a fast
Free pattern: Skiing koala
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny has posted a winter freebie for her readers, and it’s — as always — adorable. Get the pattern for the skiing koala!… Read More ...
Winners winners winners!!!
Here are the winners of the seven CraftGossip Needlework giveaways…
Laura Hughes note cards:
Catie — Hi there. Fun Giveaway. Cute cards too. Cheers. Catie
Say it with Stitches:
Meri — Great giveaway!Thanks for the chance
Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy:… Read More ...
Free Christmas Embroidery Patterns for Holiday Stitching
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered cell-phone corset
The Urban Threads newsletter tips us off:
… Read More ...A couple months ago Karline got a new cell phone, and of course, she wanted to make a spiffy case for it. Here’s what she came up with — the oh-so-schmexy cell phone
Salley Mavor blogs it out
Yes, yes, yes! *happy dance happy dance* Salley Mavor (Wee Folk Studio) has moved to blogland! She says,
… Read More ...Yes, I’ve decided to come out of my cocoon and join the world of blogs. This is an opportunity to
A week of giveaways at Sewforless.com
Oh, my goodness! Sewforless.com is giving away the good stuff! For at least a week, the site is saying thanks to its customers with Thankful Days Giveaways. The first prize — a pair of WunderStitch scallop shears valued at US … Read More ...
Free pattern from Di van Niekerk
Di van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited is sharing this beautiful blue hydrangea design. Her newsletter says,
… Read More ...This multipurpose design is the first in the set of three gorgeous designs and is just the thing for embroidery, decoupage, scrapbooking and card
Giveaway X 7
Have you entered the seven CraftGossip Needlework giveaways that are going on now? If not, get a move on! The contests end at 8:00 a.m. (Central USA time) next Monday, November 23.
Fabric intarsia: Felt-inlay patchwork
I’m enthralled. It never occurred to me that it’s possible to create inlay with fabric — much as woodcrafters do with veneer. And yet this needlework technique has been around at least since the 14th century! Crafting with wool felt … Read More ...