You can make a custom wall hanging like this one. The ReadyMade post says,
Enlarge your favorite cross-stitch pattern by drawing a grid on canvas, stretching the fabric over a frame, and cross-stitching with yarn and an upholstery needle.
How to use Lutradur
Dale Anne Potter has posted a video tutorial about how to use Lutradur, a versatile background for stitching or other visual arts. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: An embroidered GO! Baby pillow
What happens when Accuquilt sends Nicole a GO! Baby fabric cutter to try out? We get a rockin tutorial for cutting and piecing a precious patchwork, embroidering it with an adorable Follow the White Bunny hedgehog image, and assembling … Read More ...
New cross-stitch alphabet
This new free alphabet from Brodyzen Créations includes separate charts for the border and for each of the letters so you can combine them as you wish. It’s not a series of posts–you can download the whole alphabet now. Go … Read More ...
Learn to stitch with silk
Doreen of Art Needlepoint offers excellent guidance for stitching with silk threads. If you’re intimidated by this elegant fiber, check out Doreen’s advice.
Many thanks to Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint for pointing out this rockin article.… Read More ...
Many faces of buttonhole stitch
Kim of a dork with a needle shares her love for buttonhole stitch. From the example shown here, where she uses it for texture and definition, to her samples of buttonhole edgings–she proves it’s more versatile than you might think. … Read More ...
More basic tatting tutes for left handers
The lessons in tatting basics continue on Heather‘s Tatted Treasures blog:
The difficulty with the double stitch is to always “transfer,” or “flip,” the knot from the working thread to the shuttle thread. Once you’ve … Read More ...
New CS alphabet
This new cross-stitch alphabet, free from Brodyzen Creations, is perfect for monogramming or gift tags. The chart includes the border and the entire alphabet. Go to the download post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Double CTJ
Tatting maven Jane Eborall has come up with a double continuous thread join that produces beautiful results with minimal sewing. Check out her tute.… Read More ...
1/2-price Sublime patterns!
Check out the awesome pattern sale at Sublime Stitching. And hurry! These prices last only through Sunday, August 21! Go to Sublime Stitching,… Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
This cross stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone. Please note that these patterns were … Read More ...
Tutorial: Simple ribbon flowers
Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love shows us her technique for creating these sweet ribbon flowers and leaves. See the tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as … Read More ...
Try this blackwork design
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint extends her seamless Japanese pattern to blackwork. Check it out.… Read More ...
Free CS charts from gazette94
gazette94 is reprising her free seasonal designs:
(1) Patchwork
(2) Couleurs D’Automne
(3) Biscornu D’Automne
(4) Coeur Hiver
(5) Biscornu Noel
(6) Cottage sous la Neige
(7) Pere-Noel
(8) Bonne Annee… Read More ...