Confession: I’ve read enough expert embroidery blogs to know I probably need a laying tool. But I haven’t bought one because I wouldn’t have a clue how to use it. Mary Corbet to the rescue! Mary’s new video tute demonstrating … Read More ...
Get the latest stitch files from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog has just released the third set in her series of stitch files. She says,
… Read More ...These worksheets are designed by me to build into a hand embroiderer’s resource file. The files are part stitch dictionary, part
More free Sajou alphabets
Several gorgeous vintage Sajou alphabets have been uploaded over at the Free Pattern Maker blog. Pictured above are selections from Sajou 236 and Sajou 235. If you haven’t visited Ramzi’s blog, it’s time to check it out!… Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Christmas
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More ...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
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: Embroidered buttons
The latest free project on Granny Knits is embroidered buttons. Get the details and the link to the download at the blog post.… Read More ...
Spruce your boots with machine embroidery and cutwork
Holy mackeroly! Look what happens to a plain pair of boots when Amanda Whitlatch, educator for BERNINA of America, gets through with them. Amanda says she used OESD’s Men’s Fashion design collection #12260, BERNINA Embroidery Software 6, and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scroll stitch
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has a new video tute for scroll stitch. Go see it.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Roumanian stitch
Kim of bigB shows us how to do Roumanian stitch, as in the leaves in this photo. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free applique design: Thanks
The November applique design in Benita Skinner‘s Words of Inspiration & Celebration series is Thanks — timely in the USA and meaningful no matter where you live. Get the free download from Victoriana Quilt Designs.… Read More ...
New free charts from DMC
DMCThread’s Blog announces that half-cross-stitch charts are available from the DMC web site for four new designs — including this adorable chick. Go to the blog post for details and the link to the downloads.… Read More ...
New CS designs from Mochimochi
Anna of Mochimochi blog has put together a new cross-stitch chart set just in time to stitch for holiday gifts. She says,
… Read More ...The Forest Friends collection comes with charts for three little designs that will each fit into a 3″
Tutorial: Turkman stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is Turkman stitch. See the tute on SharonB’s Pin Tangle blog.… Read More ...