Several blogs — most recently SharonB‘s Pin Tangle — have noted that needlework trailblazer Jude Hill is posting videos. I’m excited about them, but I haven’t gotten to enjoy them yet. (My sound card is out of order.) Go … Read More ...
March BOM: Spring!
Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs has added a new design to the 2010 Block of the Month series, Words of Inspiration & Celebration. This month’s block celebrates spring! I love the details on this block. Go to the BOM … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Hearts
Love and hearts never go out of style. So even though St. Valentine’s Day is over for this year, here are a few more free patterns to add to your stash:
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We … Read More ...
Make reels of embroidered poetry
Now that I’ve seen Kelli Nina Perkins‘ work, I want to make thread spool poetry! Kelli says,
… Read More ...We take a vintage wooden spool and create a strip of colored muslin with a collaged line from cut up text. Add
A treasury of freebies from JMD
A word to the wise and some fantastic sharing from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs, New Zealand:
… Read More ...I have listed below all the freebees in my website. I am doing a major upheaval of my website so at
Freebies from Wee Folk Art
Here are several new free designs from Wee Folk Art for your applique-and-embroidery pleasure:
(1) Running Kitty
(2) Running Mouse
(3) I Love You Tree… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt heart brooch
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin shows us the step-by-step for making this simple, perfectly charming felt heart brooch. You still have plenty of time to stitch some up for your child’s — or your bridge club’s — valentine … Read More ...
Free love block from Victoriana
The February 2010 free block of the month from Victoriana Quilt Designs is perfect for this sentimental season. Get the free template for this applique-and-embroidery block.… Read More ...
Ecru felt + neon threads = cheery winter wreath
Page’s Felt Flower Winter Wreath is sure to brighten any gray day this season. She says,
… Read More ...I had a great time creating abstract felt versions of some of my favorite flowers and then embellishing them with the neon threads. I
Free patterns and charts: Flowers
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 BOM from Victoriana
Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs announces a new free block-of-the-month series for 2010: Words of Inspiration and Celebration. Judging from the first block, shown here, you’re going to love this project. Benita says,
… Read More ...The blocks can be collected and used
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
Here’s my last roundup of Christmas designs for 2009. Enjoy!
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 … Read More ...
Tutorial: Perfect fringe
Lynn B of Happiness is Cross-stitching shares her secret for creating perfect fringe on an evenweave embroidery project. So pretty! See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitch a wee tree
A bit of felt, a hoop, a few stitches and buttons, and voila! A Christmas decoration or gift that any youngster can be proud to have created. See the tute on scrumdillydilly blog.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? … Read More ...
Great idea: Needlepunch with silk ribbon
OMG! Look what Allison Aller came up with! She made the latest flower set for her repro vintage crazy quilt by needlepunching with 4 mm silk ribbon!!! I’ve never seen needlepunch done with ribbon, but of course it would work. … Read More ...