Darwin Day may have gone by virtually unnoticed on February 12. But, really, it’s an occasion that can be celebrated year-round. Use the free pattern available from Coyote Craft to stitch your own tribute. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
New product: Never Mark hoops
Andy of Sewforless.com is touting a new product: Never Mark embroidery-machine hoops. He says,
… Read More ...The secret behind the magic is an ancient (and recent) material which has proven to be effective for many different things… Wood! Wooden hoops provide a
Free patterns from an Eborall reader
Jane Eborall of Tatting and Not a Lot Else blog is sharing the patterns for two motifs submitted by an African reader, Jane. Give them a try.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Appliqued felt bracelets
A strip of felt, a bit of felty applique, some embroidery, and……poof! You have a bracelet that will delight your kiddo! See the tutorial by Lisa on 5 Orange Potatoes.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Raised-cup-stitch flower
Lin Moon of Purple Fan blog takes us step by step through using raised cup stitch to create a dimensional flower. Beautiful. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Appliqued buttonholes
Mary Ray of CraftStylish teaches us how to create appliqued buttonholes. She says, “These appliquéd buttonholes…are fun and easy and may just be the perfect alternative when your buttonhole-making skills aren’t up to par or the ones your machine turns … Read More ...
Free chart: Primitive ornament
Get a jump on next year’s Christmas stitching. Use the free chart by Heidi of Needle Necessities to make this sweet primitive ornament. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check … Read More ...
Free chart: Mushroom house
You know you want to stitch up this adorable mushroom house right now! Luckily, the chart is available free from Cross Me Not blog. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Just for fun: Animated embroidery
Architecture in Helsinki’s latest embroidery animation is on display on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog. Go see.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Spring flowers
Claudia of Stitchado Handmade is welcoming spring with this beautiful set of hand-embroidery patterns, and she’s offering them free for your personal use. Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Large ribbon rose
Nicci posted a photo tutorial on Inspirational Tips, Techniques & Tutorials for this awesome ribbon rose, a great embellishment for a card or needlework. See the tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Applique busy book
Terry Grant of And Sew it Goes blog designed a busy book for her granddaughter that demonstrates the utility as well as the beauty of applique. You’ll love it. Go see.… Read More ...
Free chart: Para mi amiga
Enjoy this sweet gift from AlarTTEX blog – an original cross-stitch pattern for your personal use. Get the chart. Instructions available in Spanish, French, and English.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Sue and friend
Uh-oh! I missed this precious image of our girl, Sunbonnet Sue, playing with her best friend! Don’t fret, though. The free pattern is still available from CC at Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery … Read More ...
Sublime totes
Sublime Stitching is offering a new stitchable product: Eco Friendly Tote Bags. The site says,
… Read More ...We didn’t just pick any ol’ thing. We went through lots and lots of totes before finding the “baby bear” – you know not too