Sarah of If I Only Had Chocolate blog is sharing a simple, straightforward tutorial for Pekinese stitch. Nice work. See the tute.
Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for sharing this find.… Read More ...
Free patterns from doe-c-doe
This week’s free embroidery patterns from doe-c-doe are a horse portrait and these sweetie birds. Gotta love animal cuteness. Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Ride ’em cowboy!
This month’s free embroidery pattern from Andrea Zuill (aka Badbird) is this lovable little buckaroo. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Easter “chick”
Connie Pierce of Sew{very}creative blog is sharing her original pattern for this Easter “chick” ( in every sense of the word). Adorable. Get the pattern.
And many thanks to One Pretty Thing for pointing out this cutie.… Read More ...
New design from Mimi
I thought Mimi Kirchner had come up with an untoppable style of doll when she created her tattooed man series. But her new “nerdy girl” doll delights me just as much. I love that she’s wearing glasses. I love … Read More ...
New source for prick-and-stitch
DJ of Prick and Stitch Is My Craft announces that the new Pinbroidery online shop is open, and the first six patterns – inspired by the work of William Morris – are available for purchase. See DJ’s blog for more … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted rose
This gorgeous tatted rose is the original design of Linda Davies (aka Tattyhead). She’s sharing the pattern via an on-line tatting group and by e-mail. Get the details.… Read More ...
Free pattern: “Budgie Love”
Lazy May is sharing her pattern for these sweet love birds. With a wedding coming up at my house in two weeks, I’m going to have to stitch this one! Get the pattern.
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Free patterns: Candy-bar wrappers
SWAKembroidery.com says,
… Read More ...Is there someone you know who could use a little bounce in their step? I’m sure you can think of many. How about giving them a small token of your “I’m thinking of you” spirit and embroidering a
Free chart: Happy chick
Here’s a great idea from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com.
… Read More ...Add a crafty twist to this year’s Easter treat with a cute little chick decoration. Turn into a card, or stitch on plastic canvas to use as a gorgeous cake
New work from Karen Ruane
I read Karen Ruane‘s Contemporary Embroidery blog every day. Her work is utterly original and unfailingly beautiful. Take a look at her latest WIP, which incorporates layered embroidery and smocking on silk. I can’t wait to see the finished … Read More ...
It’s useless. You’ll love it.
Dragon My Needle is sponsoring the Totally Useless Stitchalong. You’ll crack up when you read about it, but you’ll want to join in! Get the details.
And many thanks to Patty of Pip Stitch for the heads-up!… Read More ...
How to save your canvas
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint walks us through making an invisible repair to a small hole in an unstitched canvas. This is a must-have skill! Get the details.… Read More ...
Flower-and-butterfly embroidery
Tricia-Rennea says this sweet, new design “can be used for embroidery, coloring, as a template for an applique, whatever you desire.” Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Robot love
Sibling Craftery is churning out doodles that are perfect for hand-embroidery. Take these robots, for example. Really – take them. They’re free from the blog.… Read More ...