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 ...
How to monogram a tea towel
This gorgeous tea towel is almost too pretty to use! Find out how Mary Corbet created the monogram from her Needle ‘n’ Thread post.… Read More ...
Fill with French knots
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread lets us peek while she creates this fantasy flower of French knots. Along the way, she shares a bit about her technique and offers an excellent tip for French knots without tears. See her post… Read More ...
A dozen charts from Helga Mandl
Helga Mandl has put together a booklet of the 12 redwork cross-stitch heart samplers shown here. And you get two bonus charts with purchase! Get the PDF download for just US$12.50 from her Etsy shop.
Ed. note: I get … Read More ...
Free Easter border from Janet
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs designed and hand-stitched these sweet eggs as a border on an Easter tablecloth. Beautiful! If you’d like to adapt this idea for your own holiday table, you can borrow the designs. They’re free on … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Recent embroidery-stitch tutorials
Free patterns and charts: Royal wedding
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 ...
Mini sin charts from Kincavel Krosses
Free patterns and charts: Easter
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free Easter 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 Easter patterns … Read More ...
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
Looking closely at Suzhou
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread received a piece of Suzhou embroidery as a gift. The work — seen through her analysis and beautiful close-up photos — invites study and awe. Enjoy Mary’s post.… Read More ...
A cameo role
Check out Katy‘s take on the classic cameo brooch. Awesome! She’s sharing the source for the little frame. You’ll have to come up with your own cameo embroidery. See Katy’s post at Sew Lovely Embroidery.… Read More ...