Laura of Bugs and Fishes has put together a round-up of former posts with tutorials for valentine-worthy projects. So many awesome possibilities! Enjoy her post.… Read More ...
Stitch a doodle heart
I love love love this Doodle Heart design from DMC Threads. Fun to stitch; fun to receive as a valentine gift. Get links to this and several other great free seasonal designs at DMC’s blog post.
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Stitch a Monday mini
Don’t miss this week’s Mini Mystery Monday needlepoint project by Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher. Go to her blog post for the chart and instructions.… Read More ...
New: Design of the Week
Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs has started a new series that you’ll want to get in on: Her Design of the Week is a simple image that is suitable for embroidery (pretty in redwork!) or as a template … Read More ...
Hurry! Get the free pattern!
This lovable monster design is available free from Urban Threads, but you have to act fast. The offer is good only through Monday. It’s available in machine-embroidery, hand-embroidery, and digital stock art formats. Get the design.… Read More ...
New Plastic Canvas adventures with Diane
I love Diane Gilleland‘s brain! Look what she stitched up! I’m a bit intimidated by the complexity of this project: She says the male robot is built from 38 pieces of plastic canvas and the female from 22. Considering … Read More ...
Turtle tutes
More turtle-y goodness! Craft Passion is sharing patterns and tutorials for two cute and handy projects: a tiny turtle pin cushion and a bigger turtle combo pin cushion and sewing kit. Go to the post.
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Free hand-embroidery patterns
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 ...
Recent monogram patterns
Here are some recent monogram patterns from Kathy Shaw of Shawkl:
(1) Wine Country T
(2) Wine Country U
(3) French Script T
(4) French Script U
(5) French Script Q
(6) French Script W
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Free patterns from Broderie d’Antan
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.
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Pattern and tute: Flower garland
Add a bit of color to your decor with a pretty felt flower garland. Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her original pattern and tutorial. Check out her post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Turtle pin cushion
Look what Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) made! The cutest little turtle ever. If you’d like to make your own crazy-quilted turtle pin cushion, you’re in luck. Kathy is sharing her pattern and tips for construction. Go to her post… Read More ...
Planned obsolescence
I had no idea that fabric is available that is preprinted for sashiko embroidery! Tasty! Ellen of Crafty Crafty stumbled across some and chose it because she liked the graphic pattern for her new diary. As it was being cut, … Read More ...
Free pattern and a giveaway
Jenny of ELEFANTZ is kicking off the new year with an awesome free project and giveaway. The freebie is her gorgeous new embroidered quilt block of the month, Promises and Borders. A new block will be released on the third … Read More ...
Chart and tutorial: Needlepoint ornament
Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher shares a new Mystery Monday needlepoint ornament design. Go to her tute.… Read More ...