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Cross-stitch a counted-thread motif

December 29, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Image of Outlined Diamond Eyelet StitchConnie G. Barwick, cross-stitch editor for About.com, has some great advice:

Cross Stitchers often use specialty stitches borrowed from other embroidery styles to embellish Cross Stitch designs. One of my favorite counted thread embroidery stitches is the Outlined

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Free cross-stitch charts

December 26, 2010 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

(1) Bog Off Subversive Sampler from Kincavel Krosses
(2) Théière from un jour, une grille
(3) Elves with toys from Les chroniques de Frimousse
(4) DICEMBRE Monochrome from Blog di Gloria
(5) La neige c’est de saison from bdcouture
(6) … Read More ...

Free cross-stitch charts

December 25, 2010 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

(1) Tête de puma from Les grilles de Thiarlou
(2) Un petit haut from Cachounette
(3) Grille biscornu par Mumu (Moo) from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(4) Crocodile from un jour, une grille
(5) Pendant que vous … Read More ...

Free cross-stitch charts

December 24, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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 ...

Free cross-stitch charts

December 23, 2010 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

(1) Tour Eiffel monochrome from Cachounette
(2) Un anniversaire c’est… from Arachné en son jardin
(3) Poker from Le blog de 7 à la maison
(4) Snowflake Quaker from Embroiderbee’s Blog
(5) Les deux anges from Cachounette
(6) Chapeau!!! from … Read More ...

Free cross-stitch charts: New Year

December 19, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

(1) Benvenuto 2011 from Blog di Gloria
(2) Bonne Année 2011 from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(3) Bonne Année 2011 from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(4) Bonne Année 2011 from Le blog de Les … Read More ...

Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas

December 19, 2010 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

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 ...

Find the hidden images

December 17, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

This work by Allie of The Relaxolotl just cracks me up. Go to the blog post to see the hidden surprise.… Read More ...

Free monogram charts from the Stofnest designer

December 15, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Ria (whom we learned to love through her Stofnest blog) has created a new blog, Little Gifts of Love. Right now, each post has another in a series of monogram embroideries. Go to the blog and scroll back to … Read More ...

Free chart: Kathy’s Northern Nights

December 15, 2010 by Denise Felton 5 Comments

Needleprint is sharing the chart for this gorgeous winter sampler created by one of her readers. You’ll enjoy the background story. Go to the blog post for details and a link to the chart.… Read More ...

Book review: Love Kills Slowly

December 12, 2010 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

You will adore Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch, a collection of charts based on designs by legendary tattoo artist Ed Hardy. Promotional materials note,

Each design in Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch includes a full-color picture of the original, a

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Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas

December 12, 2010 by Denise Felton 4 Comments

Looking for more Christmas 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 ...

Free hand-embroidery patterns

December 12, 2010 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

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 ...

December Gratitude Sale at The Stitcherhood

December 10, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Maria of The Stitcherhood announces:

I am soooo grateful to you all! I so want to give back, especially at this time of year. So I am going to be offering $1.00 PDF designs…a new one every few days –

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Sale at Needleprint

December 9, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Needleprint is offering a great buy on charts — five designs for the price of three. Get details from the blog post.… Read More ...

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