Visit DMCThread’s Blog for the lowdown on biscornu — what they are, where you can get free patterns, and where you can see a tutorial on assembling them. See the blog post.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please … Read More ...
Not too old to stretch
Janet Perry shares tips and considerations for working with vintage needlepoint canvases. See her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Twirled ribbon rose
Carol Daisy shows us how to create her twirled ribbon rose. These petite blooms would be perfect for christening dresses and other baby wear. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Lazy daisy peacock feather
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny shows us how to combine three simple stitches into a gorgeous peacock feather. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free chart: New baby
The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com has posted this free design by Maria Kelly. The site’s e-newsletter says,
Congratulate proud parents by stitching a cute baby card featuring this little bundle of joy.
Great idea! Get the free chart.… Read More ...
Free Embroidery pattern: Flowery triceratops
I’m loving this new free hand-embroidery design from Corvus tristis, not only for the charming art of the thing but also for the bit of education she offers about triceratops vs. torosaurus. She says,
… Read More ...I’ve drawn a picture, for
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free machine-embroidery design
The latest freebie from Urban Threads is just my style. I’ll bet it’s perfect for someone you know, too. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Go ahead, download the coffee cup design … resistance is futile. It’ll be cute on creations for
Castle Peeps to stitch and sew
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny has teamed up with fabric designer Lizzy House to produce hand-embroidery patterns based on Lizzy’s latest line, Castle Peeps. Nicole’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...First to be released (this month) is the Castle Peeps Royal Sampler
New stitch tutes from Sarah
Here are several new tutorials from Sarah Whittle:
(1) Darning stitch
(2) Closed cretan stitch leaves
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Sublime Stitching Sale!!!
Run over to Sublime Stitching and throw your paycheck at as many design sets as you can. They are half-price through September 10! Included are some artist series, such as the Tara McPherson designs shown here. Like these weren’t enough … Read More ...
Free CQ design: Best wishes
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART is sharing her design for this Best Wishes crazy-quilt block, which incorporates an antique postcard image from her personal collection. She says,
… Read More ...Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then
Tutorial: Satin stitch
Kim of big B shares her latest stitchy learning experience. See her satin stitch tute.… Read More ...
