Floresita of things I’ve made is sharing a couple of nerdly Pac-Man-inspired cross-stitch patterns. Go grab them.… Read More ...
Free needlepoint charts: Cupcakes
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor for About.com, is sharing the charts for four sweet cupcake designs. She says, “The designs can be used as a group or individually, and may be used in any number of ways including framed, … Read More ...
Free chart: “Perception” band sampler
The chart for this precious band sampler is free for your personal use from Remy of Embroiderbee’s Blog. She says it is “perfect for that odd spot next to a fireplace or between two doors. It’s also wonderful for … Read More ...
Free flower Embroidery charts from Aliola
Do you love Aliola‘s animal charts as much as I do? Yes or no, you’re bound to fall in love with her new flower series. And the charts are free for personal use. So generous! Get the charts.… Read More ...
Free pattern series: Verandah Views
Cheryl Goss of Willowberry Designs is sharing her Verandah Views quilt-block series again by special request. If you’d like to have this free set of charming embroideries, download them now. Cheryl says, “They WILL be gone for good on December … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
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 ...
Style up your medical info
Here’s a great heads-up from Urban Threads‘ e-newsletter:
Awhile back Urban Threadster Lindsay Hartwell (who you may recognize as a former guest artist) dropped us a note. Her rockin’ boyfriend needed a rockin’ way to wear his medical information, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Organizing floss
DMCThread’s Blog has been running a series of posts showing stitchers’ work spaces and sharing their tips for organization. The whole series is drool-worthy, but I especially like a tute by Vonna of The Twisted Stitcher. Her tip for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Beaded trees
Remember this award-winning CQ bag by Shawkl? Kathy is now sharing the secret of how she made her amazing beaded trees! She claims that it’s an easy technique. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Bullion buttonhole stitch
This week’s TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog is bullion buttonhole stitch. Oh, the possibilities! See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Frankenstitch
Arlee Barr shows us her Frankenstitch technique — freestyle embroidery that captures heavy textural effects. She says,
… Read More ...You just have to forget some of the rules about embroidery we’ve all strained to achieve when first learning to keep stitches even,
Tutorial: Basic Bead Embroidery
LollyChops has posted a quick guide to basic bead embroidery. If you’ve never tried adding beads to an embroidery project, Lolly will take away your fears. See the tute. (This blog no longer exists, but we were able to link … Read More ...
How to applique ultrasuede
Orna Willis has temporarily posted a couple of class videos about adding ultrasuede applique to your needlepoint projects. Check them out while you can!… Read More ...
Free pattern: Fold-over bookmark
Jon Yusoff is sharing her pattern for this beautiful tatted bookmark. She says,
… Read More ...A simple bookmark free of over-hanging tails, tassel or ribbons. Stays neatly in the book without getting lost in the pages. Only a small speck is visible