Craft Fairy has shared tutes for several types of ribbon flowers recently–folded roses, pulled-thread flowers, twisted roses. Better bookmark her blog! Go to Craft Fairy’s blog.… Read More ...
Learn single and double twill stitch
Learn single twill stitch and double twill stitch from Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com. Go to her blog post for links to the free stitch diagrams with journal pages.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered growth chart
Emily of The Student/Teacher posted a tutorial for a quilted and embroidered growth chart that will warm the heart of any stitchy mommy or granny. She says,
… Read More ...This project is simply a long, narrow wall quilt designed to be a
Free pattern: Prick-and-stitch puppy
This darling free puppy is the perfect pattern for trying out stitching on paper. DJ of Prick and Stitch is My Craft says, “Children of 10+ should be able to stitch this (with some adult help and supervision). It is … Read More ...
Free chart: A Patriot’s Sampler
Paulette Stewart of Plum Street Samplers is sharing this beautiful design in honor of Memorial Day in the USA. Go to her blog post for the link to the download.
Looking for more patriotic Embroidery Designs? Check our previous … Read More ...
Tutorial: Finishing a hoop with felt
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shows us how to finish needlework that will be displayed in the hoop, including adding felt to finish the back. See the tute.… Read More ...
Sweet bunny pattern from Joan
Joan Gorman of Nini Makes is sharing this adorable bunny embroidery pattern. She says,
… Read More ...I will offer this free pattern to all who request it. It’s inspired by Gracie and the dozens of bunnies enjoying our overgrown garden at the
Free patterns and charts: Bookmarks
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free bookmark patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each bookmark Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these … Read More ...
Tutorial: American shisha
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shows us a style of shisha embroidery that’s new to me: the American variation–the mirrors latticed in pink and red. See her tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Turkey work
Learn the fluffy, furry embroidery stitch known as turkey work from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. See her tute.… Read More ...
Stitch up a birthday cake
Creative Breathing shares the pattern and instructions for these adorable embroidered birthday cake softies. See her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fill stitches
Don’t miss Mollie Johanson‘s latest Embroidery Basics tutorial about fill stitches. See the tute on her Wild Olive blog.… Read More ...
How to thread a beading needle
Jane of The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure has some excellent tips about beading needles and how to thread them. See her post.… Read More ...
How to dye buttons
Need custom-colored buttons to fit your crazy-quilt design? Dye them yourself! Rit Dye‘s site steps us through dyeing white nylon or plastic buttons. See the tute.
And many thanks to Diane Gilleland of Craftzine.com for pointing out this … Read More ...
Make a pincushion cake
You can make this adorable tiered-cake pincushion. The pattern and instructions are free from DMCThread’s Blog. Go to the blog post for the link to the pattern.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly. … Read More ...