Art, patterns and techniques
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 ...
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 ...
Urban Threads is treating us to a Very Merry Freebie! The site says,
… Read More ...Getting on Santa’s good list? Way overrated. ‘Tis the season for eggnog and cookies! Here’s a free design as an early little Christmas present to you. Stitch
Kelly Fletcher of materialistic blog is branching out! She recently launched a web site and online pattern store called…Kelly Fletcher! She says,
… Read More ...There’s a selection of embroidery, applique and quilted patterns available and I’ll be adding to these continually
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny has posted a winter freebie for her readers, and it’s — as always — adorable. Get the pattern for the skiing koala!… Read More ...
Di van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited is sharing this beautiful blue hydrangea design. Her newsletter says,
… Read More ...This multipurpose design is the first in the set of three gorgeous designs and is just the thing for embroidery, decoupage, scrapbooking and card
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 ...
KerryKatieCakes has put together a tutorial on braid stitch — an effective seam or border treatment for CQ or even a garment. See the tute.… Read More ...
If you’re one of the throng who avidly followed Mary Corbet’s instructional series on long-and-short stitch, then you appreciate the difficulty of this shading technique, and you’ll especially enjoy Carol-Anne Conway‘s stab at beaded long-and-short stitch! Carol says … Read More ...
Hand & Lock Embroidery was commissioned to produce the embroidery for Exeter City Council’s Cap of Maintenance — a task involving more than 1000 hours of needlework. You’ll enjoy the description of the project and the many excellent photos. See … Read More ...
Remy of Embroiderbee’s Blog is sharing this original sampler pattern “just in time to become a quick Hanukkah gift!” So generous. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Helga Mandl Designs has a special offer that is knocking my socks off! The site says,
… Read More ...With exactly six weeks to go until Christmas it’s not too late to get stitching those Christmas presents. I’ve packaged up seven of my
Lynn B of Happiness is Cross Stitching created an amazing birthday gift for her friend Jill. Just look at all the handmade goodies: a pin pillow and bag, a pinkeep, a teeny teapot and cup, and so much more! … Read More ...
This adorable holiday stitchery is called Eat Pie. (Ms. Turkey appears to be encouraging us to indulge in pie rather than Thanksgiving poultry!) The chart is free from VeeandCo Cross Stitch Designs. Get the chart.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed … Read More ...
