I’ve seen versions of this Victorian toy many times, but I never knew it has a special name: thaumatrope. The disk has an image of a bird on one side and a cage on the other. Spin the disk and … Read More ...

Jane Eborall is sharing her pattern for this beautiful beaded lanyard. Go get it!… Read More ...

You have to get in on Mary Corbet‘s latest free instructional series! She’s teaching long-and-short stitch shading on her blog, Needle ‘n’ Thread. You can easily catch up by reading the preview and supply post and get started … Read More ...

floresita of feeling stitchy found this rockin retro cross-stitch in gableknits‘ flickr stream. As it turns out, the chart is free for your personal use! Go to feeling stitchy for the link.… Read More ...

Oh, my goodness. This bluebird is so sweet, so tiny. I love him so hard! Of course he is one of sarajessica‘s tiny cross-stitch creations. Get the free chart from Cross Me Not blog.… Read More ...

sudukc uses random-stitch needlepoint to create the illusion of animal fur and similar textures. And she’s sharing her secrets! See how she does it.

What is the definition of Random Stitch Embroidery? Random stitch embroidery concentrates on color effects … Read More ...

Holy mackeroly! Here’s your chance to take classes from and do three needlepoint projects with stitching expert Janet Perry — all the while enjoying an Alaskan cruise! Is that a dream vacation or what! Get the details from Janet’s blog… Read More ...

Robin Atkins of Beadlust has revealed her Bead Journal Project for July, and you have to see it! The tribute to her dad incorporates what appears to be one of his neckties. The beading and stitching are exquisite, of course; … Read More ...

I get so excited when Elsa Mora feels like stitching. Check out the gorgeous applique, embroidery, and beadwork on this brooch. Such incredible detail on such a tiny canvas! This particular brooch has sold in Elsa’s Etsy shop, but … Read More ...

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog has found something delicious: silk purl thread. This product has been resurrected (perhaps only briefly) by the Plimoth Plantation 17th century jacket project. You’ll enjoy Mary’s description, explanation of how it’s stitched, … Read More ...

Create this quick but beautiful greeting card with a few stitches on paper. The pattern and instructions are free from Make and Takes.… Read More ...

To celebrate the first anniversary of Wee Folk Art, Kimara is sharing the pattern for this charming birthday-cake applique. And she’s also giving away a big prize. She says,

And the prize is… YOU CHOOSE!!! Look over all the

I dearly love the latest addition to sarajessica‘s series of tiny cross-stitch motifs. Wouldn’t these bitty cherries be beautiful as a border around a bib or bonnet! Get the free chart from Cross Me Not blog.… Read More ...