Erratic Needle is cranking out one lovely Christmas ornament after another. I really dig handmade felt ornaments, and there are a lot of fun, special designs in the blogosphere this year. But Erratic Needle’s designs and use of embroidery and … 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 ...
Stitchy badness is good
I’m always looking forward to a new, irreverent embroidery from ST!#CH OUT LOUD. Shanna so rocks. See her blog.… Read More ...
Free BOM pattern: What Is Love?
Val Laird‘s free block-of-the-month pattern, What Is Love?, is not just for quilters! Anyone who enjoys hand embroidery and the tradition of Saint Paul’s description of love will want to download these lovely designs. Seven have been published so … Read More ...
Guerilla stitch art
Iviva Olenick created a somewhat impromptu art installation by posting a series of original works along the path of her daily run. The works are hand-stitched on what appear to be recycled plastic bags, and she posted them using packing … 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
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
A brief look at Ukrainian embroidery
John Hopper of The Textile Blog gives us a glimpse into the needlework legacy of the Ukraine. He notes, “Embroidery has a long history in the Ukraine, with archaeological evidence going back to at least two thousand years, though the … Read More ...
1907 Herrschner patterns available online
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is spreading the word about her discovery of a 1907 Herrschner needlework catalog that is being digitized and shared on line by Embroiderist. What a fantastic resource! Find out more and get the links … Read More ...
Free: Gift tags or pattern from Sibling Craftery
Kandra of Sibling Craftery is sharing her Homemade and Heartfelt design in a printable gift-tag format and as an embroidery pattern. Yea! Or how about a crossover — hand stitch some gift tags for those extra-special presents. Get the files … Read More ...
Freebie and fantasy from UT
The Urban Threads blog announces:
… Read More ...You are hereby invited to join the entirely fictional but totally awesome Rogue Embroiderers Guild. Download this free design for hand and/or machine embroidery, stitch it up, and proclaim your membership in the brother-
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 ...
Tutorial: Arlee’s Frankenstitch
Arlee Barr of Albedo Design Journal uses text and video to teach us her Frankenstitch embroidery technique. Improvisational and textural, this stitching style will force you to loosen up and get modern. See the first tute post.… Read More ...