Here’s a sweet treat from Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife. Download the free PDF pattern.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Valentine pockets
Jane LaFazio shows us how to applique and embroider little heart pockets — the perfect wrap for a teeny valentine gift. See her tute.… Read More ...
How to store pearl cotton
Mollie of Wild Olive has a great idea to keep your pearl cotton from getting snarly. Check out her tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Raised herringbone band
This week, the TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pintangle blog is raised herringbone band. See Sharon’s post to learn this awesome stitch.… Read More ...
Stitch a Royal Corgi pooch
Eep! Make a little felt version of Queen Elizabeth’s corgi — and lots of other British inspired items. The whole pattern set is free from Creative Breathing. Go to her blog post.
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How to rip it
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint explains how to rip out stitches without damaging your needlepoint canvas. See her post.… Read More ...
Make a flowery pincushion
This Flower Power Pincushion has the perfect amount of hand-stitched embellishment to make it stylish as well as practical. Jessica of Twin Fibers designed it and shares the tutorial at The Sewing Loft. Find out how to make one.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Adding applique to embroidery
Corinne of So September shows us how to add fabric applique to an embroidery project. Even though the example she uses is seasonal, the principles work for any design. Go to her tute.… Read More ...
Free patterns for beginning stitchers
If you’re new to embroidery or returning to stitching after a long break, starting with the right patterns makes all the difference. This collection of free embroidery patterns for beginning stitchers is designed to build confidence without feeling overwhelming. You’ll … Read More ...
Free patterns: Bunny and chick
Easter will be here before you know it.
Bunnies and chicks are classic stitching motifs that instantly bring a bit of springtime cheer to your needlework. This sweet collection of free bunny and chick patterns is perfect for Easter stitching,
Tutorial: Embroidered mitten napkin rings
Remember the free mitten pattern from Mollie of Wild Olive? Now Mollie shows us how to use the design to make adorable winter napkin rings. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: French Knot Heart Pincushion
There’s something soothing and kind of Zen about making dozens and dozens of French knots. And aren’t the results stunning. Vanessa of V and Co. shows us how to make a sweet little pincushion, fluffy with French knots and perfect … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pincushion and thimble necklace
It’s a thimble! It’s a pincushion! It’s a necklace! The best statement jewelry ever for those of us who love to stitch. Karen of Sew Many Ways shows us how to make one. And she says it’s easy. Check out … Read More ...
Manya spreads the love: Free pattern
When Manya of Humming Needles saw her silk-ribbon heart featured here on CraftGossip, she decided to give all of us a valentine gift and share her design! Thank you, Manya, for spreading the love! Go to her blog post … Read More ...
Make a hedgie valentine
Cutest valentine pincushions ever. The pattern for these adorable hedgehogs is free from Creative Breathing. Get it now.… Read More ...
