Allison of little lovelies guest posts a rockin tutorial on 30 Days. She steps us through how to do this beautiful, versatile monogram hoop project, including instructions for perfect blanket stitch. See the tute.… Read More ...
How-to: Laying thread
Laying thread is an advanced embroidery technique, but Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread makes it accessible. See her detailed post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Silk-ribbon butterflies
Carol Daisy shows us how to stitch silk-ribbon butterflies. So gorgeous! Go to her tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported European silk Embroidery Ribbons. You … Read More ...
New! Embroider Claudine’s designs!
This is big! One of my favorite designers and paper artists, Claudine Hellmuth, has a new line of embroidery kits through Dimensions/EK Success! She says,
… Read More ...When I get my samples I’ll do a blog give away! I have created
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
Recent monogram patterns
Here are some recent monogram patterns from Kathy Shaw of Shawkl:
(1) Wine Country T
(2) Wine Country U
(3) French Script T
(4) French Script U
(5) French Script Q
(6) French Script W
(7) French Script X, Y, … Read More ...
Free patterns from Broderie d’Antan
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free … Read More ...
Inspiration: Hearty Craft
I have to share just one more handmade Christmas ornament. This beaded felt bell by Hearty Craft is perfect in every way–so unbearably sweet that I want to eat it. See close-up views at her blog post.
Looking for … Read More ...
Which size needle and thread?
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik shares tips about the right size needle and pearl/perle cotton to use for different embroidery applications. See her post. And bookmark it for future reference!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Couching
Floresita of feeling stitchy has posted an awesome tutorial about couching. Really. Awe. Some. Check it out.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Simple peacock
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery joined SharonB’s Take a Stitch Tuesday challenge; and using last week’s challenge stitch–the fly stitch–she created a pretty sequined peacock. And she shares how she did it! See her tute.… Read More ...
Free pattern and a giveaway
Jenny of ELEFANTZ is kicking off the new year with an awesome free project and giveaway. The freebie is her gorgeous new embroidered quilt block of the month, Promises and Borders. A new block will be released on the third … Read More ...
Using negative space
Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created nameplate hoops for two little boys using only French knots. Rockin! See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
One more Christmas pattern
Patty of Pip Stitch dropped me a note to share this excellent find: A precious free holiday pattern from Gingerbread Cottage. Download the pattern and save it for next year’s holiday stitching. And be sure to bookmark Gingerbread Cottage… Read More ...
New Jacobean Leaves from Kelly Fletcher
Ooooooooo! Check out Kelly Fletcher‘s new pattern! She says,
… Read More ...A soft white cotton cushion measuring 40x40cm and featuring 10 crewelwork leaves. The PDF pattern includes requirements, the full-size design and embroidery instructions, as well as instructions on how to