Are you a Harry Potter Fan? As some of you may know my kids certainly are.
Here are some more Harry Potter cross-stitch patterns for you to try.
We had a massive Harry Potter Themed party last year. You can … Read More ...
Would Your Boss Allow You To Do This?
Imagine a workplace filled with Needlecraft. Oh wait that IS my workplace, I look at needlecraft articles all week!
If however you have a boring desk in a boring office with a boring boss than you might like to try … Read More ...
Do You Have A Twisted Sense of Humour?
Do you have or know someone who has a twisted sense of humour?
Then you’re going to love this chart. It’s not free but it’s not going to break the bank either at just $1.00. This Twisted Chart is available … Read More ...
Free Cross Stitch Charts – Animal Friends
These two free charts are rather cute. Whether you like puppies or kittens there is a chart for you. Nice and simple with a lovely quote.
You can download the PDF charts here. Animal Lovers Cross Stitch Chart.… Read More ...
Subversive Cross Stitch – Unicorns
When I was first sent this link for this PDF Unicorn Pattern ($5) I thought oh Unicorns how cute!
I should have known when I saw the site it was from. So it’s not all cute and pink and whimsical … Read More ...
Stump Work – Princess Face
Ever wondered how to do stump work (Raised pieces) on your creations?
This tutorial uses a kit but you can easily adapt it to suit your project and materials. The little princess or queen is adorable. Here is the full … Read More ...
Video Tutorial – How To Cross Stitch Twice As Fast
If you are time poor or just impatient then you will love this video tutorial where DMC shows you how to speed up your chart creation time. The video shares a new stitch called a Half Cross stitch. This stitch … Read More ...
Cross Stitch Tattoos – Would you get one?
These tattoos are created by Eva a tattoo artist in Turkey. They are a cross between Cross-stitch and pixels. It’s a great style to show off your love for Cross-stitch. There wouldn’t be too many crafts that can be replicated … Read More ...
Free Chart – Hello Kitty
I don’t think Hello Kitty is ever going to go away, as one child outgrows it another becomes addicted. If my 8 year old daughter actually liked pink then I am sure she would have wrapped up in this tweeny … Read More ...
Freebie – Machine Embroidery Milk and Cookies
Nothing says love like a picture of a carton of milk and a little pink cookie.
This machine embroidery file is available free from JustNeedleDesigns.com.
These would be cute as birthday cards, lunch bag tags and on aprons too.… Read More ...
Ikea Beach Bag Hack
Use some embroider threads to up-cycle and hack This Ikea beach bag. The image above was found here but I can not find a tutorial. It looks pretty straight forward though. This would be especially nice in rainbow summer colors. … Read More ...
Video Tutorial – Crafts From The Past – What Is Tatting?
Lot of readers have been writing in asking about Tatting. Many of the young readers have no idea about this craft. I have to openly admit that tatting is not for me. Tatting is very slow and delicate, two … Read More ...
Free Primpin Ain’t Easy Embroidery Chart
Primpin ain’t easy and this free Embroidery Chart will sure make your point. This free chart comes via DailyCrossStitch.com. You can collect the free pattern here. … Read More ...
Stitched Wooden Necklace
This wooden necklace is part of a kit byRedgatestitchery.com and you can make this amazing necklace by purchasing one of their kits. If you have your own threads you can pick up the wooden blank from their Etsy Store for … Read More ...
DIY Stamped Clay Yarn Ball Necklace
I had to share this yarn ball necklace made from Polymer clay and a simple stamp. These would be perfect gifts for you know, that crazy time of year that’s only a few months away. The month that we shall … Read More ...