Mollie Johanson (Wild Olive) got the itch to try making a ring from felt. And — you know Mollie — once the ring was complete, she had to embroider it! Isn’t the result adorable? We need drawersful of … Read More ...
Inspiration: Bugs and Fishes by Lupin
The latest needlework invention by Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin: snowy owl brooches. If this doesn’t make you smile, your lips are probably broken. See more at Laura’s blog and online shop.… Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to bring a little extra green, charm, and whimsy into your stitching projects. Whether you love traditional shamrocks, playful folk characters, or seasonal motifs with a hint of Irish luck, needlework offers endless … Read More ...
Genius: Stacked circles
You already know I think Checkout Girl Melissa Crowe is a needlework genius. So you won’t be surprised to learn that the tree and flowers in this felt applique design made me literally squeal aloud. Stacked circles. So simple and … Read More ...
Enjoy videos from Jude Hill
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 Heart and Valentine Embroidery Patterns for Small Projects
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 the
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 Flower Embroidery Patterns and Chart In Bloom
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