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Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas

November 20, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy

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 … Read More ...

Free pattern: Christmas Woodland Friends

November 18, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Here’s an early Christmas gift for you! Ellie of Bustle and Sew is sharing the pattern for this adorable felt-applique-and-embroidery design. The pattern includes two versions: deer (shown here) and little foxes. Go to Ellie’s blog post for the link … Read More ...

Free pattern: Garden gate pincushion

November 18, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Val Laird is sharing her pattern for this charming pincushion. Someone on your holiday gift list needs one of these! Go to her blog post for the link to the download.… Read More ...

Tutorial: Portuguese border stitch

November 18, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Sarah Whittle walks us through Portuguese border stitch. See the tute.… Read More ...

Tutorial and pattern: Christmas cottage wall hanging

November 18, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) made this sweet wall hanging as a holiday decoration for her home. Now she’s sharing the tutorial and pattern so we can make one, too! Get the tute and pattern.

Looking for … Read More ...

Tutorial: “S-ing” with metal thread

November 17, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Kathy of The Unbroken Thread does a phenomenal job of documenting the use of metal purl. Her photos are so clear and well stepped, words are almost unnecessary. If you’ve lacked the nerve to try working with metal threads, Kathy’s … Read More ...

Video tutorials: Twisted and crested chain stitches

November 17, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Enjoy a couple of new video tutes from Mary Corbet (Needle ‘n’ Thread):

Twisted chain stitch
Crested chain stitch… Read More ...

Try Brazilian embroidery

November 17, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

With holiday and gift stitching in mind, Deepa of This and That… blog has put together links to resources for Brazilian embroidery — a style of dimensional embroidery using rayon threads. See her post.… Read More ...

Learn techniques from Ruth’s banner project

November 16, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Have you been following Ruth O’Leary‘s series on the St. Cuthbert’s banner? Back in September she reminded us,

This is a fantastic project commissioned by the Northumbrian Association to make a new version of a lost medieval processional banner

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Stitch a baby gift

November 15, 2010 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

This sweet craft featured on Papgena Made It uses raw-edge applique to add that special personal touch. The blogger shows us her process briefly and points to other tutorials for the basic soft-block project. Get the details from her blog … Read More ...

Stitch some recognition

November 15, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Here’s a great idea for recognizing someone who has helped you out: Heidi of Speckless is sharing her original pattern for a Finding Your Way merit badge. She says,

If you know someone who is a great leader or has

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Free patterns and charts: Christmas

November 14, 2010 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

Start a Christmas project with these assorted Christmas-themed Embroidery patterns.

Some cross-stitchers enjoy planning their Christmas stitching throughout the year, while others enjoy the adrenaline of a time constraint. Cross-stitching during the Christmas season is best done at any time … Read More ...

Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas

November 13, 2010 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy

We’ve chosen the best Christmas 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 … Read More ...

Free hand-embroidery patterns

November 12, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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: Christmas

November 12, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

 

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 ...

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