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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Free charts: Christmas Biscornu
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
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 charts: Cross-stitch
November GOS available now
The November 2009 issue of The Gift of Stitching e-zine is now available for download. Editor Kirsten Edwards says, “This is our 2009 Christmas Ornament Issue and contains 38 Christmas ornaments. It’s a biggie!”
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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 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 ...
A tiny maison in cross-stitch
Feast your eyes on la Maison de Mélusine de Josiane (the House of Mélusine de Josiane) from Les chroniques de Frimousse. Although I ran the page through a translator, I’m still not sure whether the blogger created this lovely … 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 repro antique pattern for darning or cross-stitch
Needleprint blog is sharing a pattern suitable for darning or cross-stitch, which is based on a design from an antique Norwich Pattern Book on exhibit at the Long Gallery at the Archive Centre in Martineau Lane, Norwich. Read the fascinating … Read More ...