(left) Thanksgiving Turkey Applique Block from Wee Folk Art
(right) Bok bok from Plum Street Samplers
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Book review: Manga Cross-Stitch
The arrival of this book in my house provoked squealing, jumping, and uninhibited happy dancing. Not from me; from my manga- and anime-loving daughter! Don’t get me wrong: This colorful book full of lively needlework designs made my heart sing. … Read More ...
Free needlework patterns and charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Free Embroidery Charts: Christmas
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
Christmas stitching has a way of slowing everything down in the best possible way. As the holiday season approaches, many stitchers find themselves reaching for familiar threads and festive designs that feel comforting and nostalgic. This collection of free Christmas … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Free chart and pattern: Thanksgiving
(1) Give Thanks from The Stitcherhood
(2) Turkey from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread
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Free patterns and charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Free charts: Christmas cross-stitch
Christmas cross stitch has a timeless appeal that never really fades. There’s something especially satisfying about stitching festive designs that return year after year, becoming part of your holiday decorating tradition. This collection of free Christmas cross stitch charts brings … Read More ...
Blue-and-white embroidery…and a free chart
Go to Needleprint blog to enjoy a comparison of and a bit of interesting speculation about traditional blue-and-white embroideries of the Amager Dutch community and rural China. A full-size chart of an Amager sampler is available for US $10.00. Or … Read More ...
A design of many uses
Brookelynn of Craftzine.com shares a pattern developed by artist Maria Merlino. Brookelyn says,
… Read More ...Maria Merlino, of Crochet Living, has transformed the peacock papercut into a fillet crochet pattern! Her work in crochet is creative and skillful, and she
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re itching to add a little extra holiday cheer to your stitching this season, Christmas embroidery is a lovely place to start. Embroidery has a wonderful way of turning everyday items into something special, whether you’re decorating clothing, accessories, … Read More ...
How to cross-stitch itty bitty
The minuscule stitching on this sweet ornament was a lucky accident. Emily of On Awesome Avenue explains how it happened and how you can take advantage of her discovery to make your own tiny stitcheries. See the blog post.… Read More ...
Free charts: Lots of little trees
This lovely series of cross-stitch Christmas-tree motifs is a gift from Aliola . Sweet! Get the charts.Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books on Amazon.
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