(1) Biscornu 31 from Aurelle
(2) Marque ta page chat from BricoTrucsAstuces
(3) Bonheur (happiness) from LE TRIC,LE CROC,LA BROD D ISAZABELLE
(4) La zen attitude from LE TRIC,LE CROC,LA BROD D ISAZABELLE
(5) Le signe du scorpion from COMME … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Free patterns and charts: Autumn
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
There’s something about Christmas stitching that feels especially comforting. Maybe it’s the familiar motifs we return to year after year, or the quiet rhythm of needle and thread while the house slowly fills with festive chaos. This collection of free … Read More ...
Tutorial: Thread nests
Cathe Holden of Just Something I Made created an advent calendar from wooden spools but (like all crafters I know) couldn’t stand to throw away the offloaded thread, even though it was too old and brittle for sewing. She shows … Read More ...
Free charts: Christmas cross-stitch
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More ...
Great idea: Old vinyl record = frame
Look what Rachel Hobson found and posted over on Craftzine.com: embroidery framed in an old vinyl record by moesewco. Brilliant! Get more details from Rachel’s post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Mary’s Granddaughter
Cindy (marysgranddaughter) has posted a new series of original embroideries on poppytalk handmade. In this set, she explores the connections between mother and daughter. See the blog post for more photos and her commentary.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Playhouse appliques
Oh, look! Jill (homemade by jill) is sharing her patterns for the appliques and softies used on her felt playhouse. Grab them!… Read More ...
Great idea: Stitch combo for borders
This fabulous border treatment by SharonB is from her For the Love of Stitching Sampler. She says,
… Read More ...This band of stitching is another experiment worked in two parts. This row is worked liked chevron stitch, along top section of the
Inspiration: Iviva Olenick
I’m awed by the improvisational pulled work and embroidered quotes of textile designer and visual artist Iviva Olenick. This piece was inspired by the words of her friend Andrew Thornton about his experience of New York. See lots more … Read More ...
Free Embroidery charts from Kali
Kali
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. … Read More ...
Free Embroidery patterns and charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Free charts: Basque houses in cross-stitch
Thanks to the fabulous le blog friendstitch, I’ve just discovered the lovely designs of SAGARROIA, a French-language blog that focuses on reproducing Basque architecture in cross-stitch. The patterns are free for your personal use. Here are just two … Read More ...
Free tatting patterns
In case you haven’t noticed, Teri Dusenbury (TATBit Tats) has been sharing a series of her lovely patterns. Here are a few for you to enjoy. Be sure to check her blog — there are lots more!
Tatting is … Read More ...