Amy Adams of LucyKateCrafts guest posts a tutorial on whip up for creating this adorable tiny ladybug softie. Go to the post for the pattern and instructions.… Read More ...
Make a Christmas hoop
Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her pattern for this sweet Christmas applique, perfect for your holiday decor or as a gift. Go to her post.
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Penny picks the winners
Penny Nickels celebrated her inclusion in Jamie Chalmer’s PUSH Stitchery by sponsoring an embroidery contest. Entrants could submit one stitched work, which had to be accompanied by an essay explaining why their art is awesome. Entries were judged solely on … Read More ...
Free Thanksgiving embroidery patterns
Check out DMC Thread’s Blog for a round-up of Thanksgiving-themed embroidery patterns from around the interwebz. Go to the blog post.
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Free pattern: Tatted earrings
Yarnplayer shares her pattern for these lovely tatted earrings. Go to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.… Read More ...
A Sublime birthday celebration
Jenny Hart is celebrating the tenth birthday of Sublime Stitching with a big fabric sale. Hurry to take advantage of it. Sale prices expire at midnight (Central USA time) on October 16. She’s also sharing this rockin embroidery pattern. For … Read More ...
Free pattern and tutorial : Matryoshka Russian ornament
Danielle of My Sparkle shares the pattern and tutorial for an adorable matryoshka ornament. Use one as a door hanger. Or a gift tie-on. Or make up a lot of them in different colors and have an all-matryoshka Christmas tree. … Read More ...
Free pattern and tute: Autumn wall hanging
Pat Sloan interviews Aurifil Designer of the Month Marianne Byrne-Goarin at Aurifil Buzz. Enjoy Marianne’s warm personality, revel in bunches of great photos of her gorgeous felt applique and embroidery, and grab a free design and tutorial for creating this … Read More ...
Free pattern: Winter house
Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her pattern for this sweet felt-applique and embroidery Christmas ornament or door hanger. Go to her blog post to download the pattern.
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Free Pattern: Heirloom Doll dress
Carla Crim of Scientific Seamstress guest posts on We Love French Knots about her love of sewing and embellishing doll-sized garments. She says,
… Read More ...I started out with 18″ dolls, but worked my way down to small (10″) and super-small dolls
Free Embroidery pattern: Christmas sampler
Bronwyn of Red Brolly has the Christmas spirit early and big! She’s sharing three Christmas sampler designs between now and the holidays. The first, shown above, is available now. Go to her blog post to download the pattern and instructions. … Read More ...
Free chart: Needlepoint sampler
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is sharing the chart for her original needlepoint sampler. She says it might make a good book cover or tin topper. Go to her post to download the chart.… Read More ...
Free e-book of needlework tips
Helen of Bustle and Sew says,
… Read More ...You may remember that way back at the beginning of the summer I asked for contributions to put together a free hints and tips books for us all to share. It’s taken a little
Make an elephant softie
Creative Breathing shares her pattern for this sweet elephant felt soft-sculpture. Make one for the circus-lover–or Republican–in your life. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Looking for more Halloween 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 ...