Nicole of Follow the White Bunny shows us how to combine three simple stitches into a gorgeous peacock feather. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free chart: New baby
The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com has posted this free design by Maria Kelly. The site’s e-newsletter says,
Congratulate proud parents by stitching a cute baby card featuring this little bundle of joy.
Great idea! Get the free chart.… Read More ...
Free Embroidery pattern: Flowery triceratops
I’m loving this new free hand-embroidery design from Corvus tristis, not only for the charming art of the thing but also for the bit of education she offers about triceratops vs. torosaurus. She says,
… Read More ...I’ve drawn a picture, for
Inspiration: Mary Corbet
Mary Corbet‘s Zentangle-inspired blackwork fish is finished, and it is gorgeous. (Of course.) See her blog post. And if you haven’t been following this project, be sure to follow the links on Mary’s Needle ‘n’ Thread blog… Read More ...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
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 charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free machine-embroidery design
The latest freebie from Urban Threads is just my style. I’ll bet it’s perfect for someone you know, too. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Go ahead, download the coffee cup design … resistance is futile. It’ll be cute on creations for
Castle Peeps to stitch and sew
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny has teamed up with fabric designer Lizzy House to produce hand-embroidery patterns based on Lizzy’s latest line, Castle Peeps. Nicole’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...First to be released (this month) is the Castle Peeps Royal Sampler
Inspiration: Alexandra J. Walters
Oh, my goodness. The embroidered portraits by Alexandra J. Walters are truly remarkable. See her posts on Meet Me in the Dayroom. And be sure to check out her flickr pool.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Cinderberry Stitches
These tiny hand-stitched bluebird buttons make my heart sing. See more on the blog of their creator, Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Allison Aller
Allie Aller has finished her High Summer crazy quilt; and, as always, it’s spectacular. Be sure to go to her blog and click the images so you can see close-ups of the embroidered photo centerpiece and the gorgeous pieced borders. … Read More ...
Inspiration: Checkout Girl
Look what happens when Checkout Girl Melissa Crowe stitch-doodles. *happy sigh* See more on her blog.… Read More ...
New stitch tutes from Sarah
Here are several new tutorials from Sarah Whittle:
(1) Darning stitch
(2) Closed cretan stitch leaves
(3) Closed cretan stitch… Read More ...
Rachel wins with screwy cross-stitch
You know Rachel Hobson (Average Jane Crafter)? You know how she loves space (as in astronomy)? And stitching? Okay, so guess who just won First Prize in the Funniest category of the ESA Hubble Pop Culture contest. … Read More ...
