Penny Berens stitched this lovely work on a ground of a couple of layers of blanket sandwiched around a thin cotton. She says,
… Read More ...This piece will always be very meaningful to me. It is the first time embroidery stitches randomly
Free Sajou Embroidery Patterns
Antique Sajou pattern book #657 has been posted to the Free Pattern Maker site. Get the free download.
You can see more Sajou Embroidery designs here.
Wait what is Sajou you ask? not a what but a who …… Read More ...
Inspiration: The Phantom Moon
Oh, freakin awesome! Felt applique, embroidery, Harry Potter. What could be better than this stitchy hoop by The Phantom Moon. Check out her blog.
And many thanks to The Bay of Shae for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Transferring embroidery patterns
Cassandra continues Embroidery School over on Ooo! Shiny! with Lesson 3: Transferring patterns. Check out the tute.… Read More ...
Stitch an Anna Maria design
Fabric designer Anna Maria Horner has put together a pattern and tutorial for creating a traditional linen–a table scarf–with an untraditional design. The Plaid Pods embroidery was inspired by her Buoyancy print, which she used on the reverse. She released … Read More ...
Power-ful CS designs
The Etsy profile of A. Koldeway (flamgirlant) describes her work modestly: “My collection of cross stitch patterns put a twist on traditional. Jackalopes, bacon and mustaches are the crafty things I pedal.” Her unique style often combines traditional … Read More ...
Susan Lenz in Arkansas
Susan Lenz (Art in Stitches) is sharing her month-long journey as artist in residence at Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. You already know I love Susan’s work. You may not know that I live in central Arkansas, only … Read More ...
Inspiration: JafaBrit’s Art
Jafagirl of JafaBrit’s Art describes this piece as “Hand embroidery on linen, long and short stitch, couching and satin stitch.” But it’s so much more. Go to her blog post for a photo that you can enlarge and study.… Read More ...
Recent stitch tutorials
Free charts: Bookmarks
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 ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Attend EGA’s Flamingo Fandango
The Kreinik Thread Blog shared a brochure for the meeting of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America this September in Naples, Florida. I intended to take a quick glance and got caught up for at least a half-hour. Dozens of opportunities … Read More ...
Join the Magic Feather Project
You know how much I love Jude Hill‘s feathers. So you’ll understand how thrilled I am that, as usual, Jude has transformed a little stitchy experiment into an opportunity for education, community, and philanthropy. She has started The … Read More ...
Inspiration: Janet Granger
Janet Granger stitched this handbag from a design by Susan O’Connor of Australia. Every stitch is lovely. And the stumpwork berries make me squirm with delight. Go to her blog post for a clickable photo that can be enlarged for … Read More ...