Here’s a great freebie from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs. She notes that, although she used the ladybug design for applique, it could easily be resized and used for hand embroidery. Get the free design.… Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Free charts: Bookmarks
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 charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Stitch up a mess
Evidently, needle artist Aimee Ray can’t stand to throw away her orts. (I can totally relate, can’t you?) So she’s turned them into what she calls “stitched messes” — colorful, textural, framable thread compositions. Brilliant! See her post.… Read More ...
Redwork on quilts
Roseann of Rosebud’s Cottage gives us a close-up look at some of the red and white quilts on display at a quilt show in New York City last month, many incorporating redwork embroidery. You’ll enjoy her photos. Go to Roseann’s … Read More ...
Get the best results from your silks
The thread experts at Kreinik Thread Blog offer five tips for stitching with silk threads. See the post.… Read More ...
Stitch a Posie sampler
This Daisychain ABCs Crewelwork Sampler makes me so happy — modern, colorful, full of variety and fun. The design is by Alicia Paulson (Posie Gets Cozy), and she’s taking preorders for kits now. Later the design will be … Read More ...
Royals wed in embroidered gowns
Susan Elliott of Plays with Needles takes a look at several royal wedding ensembles of recent history, sharing delicious photos and fascinating details about the lacework, embroidery, and beading involved. Enjoy Susan’s post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Troublet
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting created this Heart of Many Colors for a dear friend. Proof that improvisational embroidery rocks. Go to her blog.… Read More ...
Take a cyber-class; make this pillow
With just the addition of a small bow to tie on the rings, this gorgeous needlework-sampler pillow could easily become the perfect ring-bearer pillow. Or, if there’s not a wedding on the horizon, wouldn’t it make a lovely addition to … Read More ...
Technique close-up: Tiny baskets
Enjoy a close-up view and some hints about the construction of several kinds of dimensional needlework baskets on Salley Mavor‘s blog.… Read More ...
Stitching on eggs
If you were as awed as I was by recent posts showing embroidery on eggshells, you’ll love Rachel Hobson‘s new post on Craftzine.com. She points us to a tutorial by Brett Bara that reveals the secrets of this … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stem and split stitches
Don’t miss Mollie Johanson‘s latest Embroidery Basics tutorial on stem and split stitches. Go to her Wild Olive post.… Read More ...