The chart for this exquisite cross-stitch heart is free for your personal use from Maria del Valle of AlarTTex blog. Fabulous. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Ramzi recharts and shares old cross-stitch
Ramzi, a collector of old cross-stitch patterns, is recharting his finds and publishing them on his blog. He has invited readers to join him in charting and sharing vintage and antique patterns. Recently, for example, Sandra Rose has contributed … Read More ...
Free chart: Anne Orr brocade
Janet Perry‘s latest Anne Orr rechart is “A Brocade Effect.” Gorgeous. Read the details and get the chart.… Read More ...
New patterns and giveaway from MrXStitch
Whoa! MrXStitch is offering a whole new range of patterns from artists such as Beefranck, Kittyzilla, Krupp, and the inimitable MrXStitch himself. And he’s celebrating by giving away five patterns of the winner’s choice! Go to his … Read More ...
Free chart: Trashy bookmark
This freebie from Connie G. Barwick (editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog) made me throw up my hands and shout. At last…a bookmark for those of us who celebrate our questionable taste in recreational reading!! I’ll be making quite a … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch printables
Reader Katie tipped us off to some rockin free stationery printables at IDoItYourself.com (“Design goodies for ‘I-Do’-It-Yourself weddings”). Get the look of cross-stitch without all the time-consuming embroidery! See the post.… Read More ...
Free chart: Oak leaf and acorn
Alexandrina of Matrioshka Biscornu blog is sharing her original pattern for an oak leaf and acorn — so timely for the northern hemisphere! She says, “Try to use my new pattern for scissor fobs or hangers.” Get the chart.… Read More ...
Free chart: Holly and ivy
The chart for this primitive cross-stitch is free from Heidi of All My Scattering Moments. Sweet! Get the chart.… Read More ...
Free Embroidery patterns and charts — catch up
If you enjoy browsing through free embroidery patterns and cross-stitch charts, this catch-up post is a great one to revisit. Over time, wonderful patterns can easily slip by as blogs update and new designs appear. This roundup brings together a … Read More ...
Giveaway from Happiness Is Cross Stitching
Lynn B of Happiness Is Cross Stitching blog is celebrating her first blog-aversary with a giveaway, and the two prize packages rock big time! You’re going to want to get in on this! Go to Lynn’s blog to enter before … Read More ...
Free chart: Kitty portrait
The chart for this sweet kitty is free for your personal use from French blog le chat qui baille. Get the PDF file.
Many thanks to le blog friendstitch for this great link!… Read More ...
Giveaway from MrXStitch
MrXStitch is celebrating a year of being “the number one contemporary embroidery and needlecraft blog on the planet.” Enjoy some favorite photos from the past year, and be sure to enter the anniversary giveaway! You could win an awesome gift … Read More ...
Free pattern: Little Owl bookmark
Enjoy the latest precious freebie from Charlie of Happy Threads. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free chart: Mini-rose bookmark
I love the petite roses on this bookmark so much, I want to start stitching them right now! Join me. Go to Happy Threads and download the free chart!… Read More ...
Tutorials you may have missed
Embroidery Techniques and Tutorials
There are many different embroidery stitches available to embroidery enthusiasts, and each has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. In this article, we will share some of the most popular embroidery stitches, as well as … Read More ...