Shirlee Fassell of Needle and Hook gives us some luscious glimpses of her latest work, a “crazy art quilt.” See more photos on her blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorial and pattern: Valentine owl
Lisa of 5 Orange Potatoes shows us how to applique, embroider, and assemble this sweet valentine owl. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Hand embroidery
Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
We have created this quick list with links to each pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Stitch a portrait in blackwork
Ansie of sol y sombra lets us look over her shoulder as she interprets a photograph in blackwork. See the post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Pointy kitty
The pattern for this appliqued and embroidered softie is free from Wee Wonderfuls. Get the download.
Many thanks to Teresa of My Patchwork for the heads-up. Check out what Teresa did with the pattern.… Read More ...
Learn about Brazilian embroidery
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread takes a look at Brazilian embroidery, illustrating her article with images of the gorgeous work of expert Loretta Holzberger. Mary’s post includes links to sources of specialized supplies for this form of dimensional … Read More ...
New issue of CQ Mag
The January 2011 issue of CQ Mag Online is available now! It includes an article by Allie Aller about new tools for crazy quilters, a free design from Sara Zander, links to dozens of articles and tutes about flowers, and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fly-stitch leaf
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl shows us how to create a fly-stitch leaf. See the tute.… Read More ...
Great idea: Steampunk crazy quilting
Cathy K of Crazy by Design lets us look over her shoulder as she contributes to a steampunk round-robin crazy-quilt block. I love the combo of hardware and black lace. Go look at the close-up photos while I raid my … Read More ...
Stitch a locket
Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive creates a sweet little surprise by mounting a bitty stitchery in a locket. Find out how she did it from her blog post.… Read More ...
Year of the Rabbit designs from Anja Rieger
In honor of the Year of the Rabbit, Anja Rieger Designs is publishing these adorable bunny motifs. They will be available Wednesday (January 26) in machine- and hand-embroidery formats from Anja’s online shop.… Read More ...
Valentine charts from Stofnest
Ria of Stofnest has some precious cross-stitch charts ready for Valentine’s Day needlework. The charts for all nine Loving Hearts samplers are included in the download for just 5 Euro. Go to the blog post for the link.… Read More ...
Free charts: “Adorable” alphabet
Le blog de Mamou is sharing charts for a new cross-stitch alphabet, Adorable. Go to the first post. And scroll through the blog to pick up the other charts published so far.… Read More ...
Inspiration: lil fish studios
Lisa of lil fish studios shows us a bit of the process she follows to create these amazing brooches of needlework on wood. She says,
… Read More ...Each of these wood brooches has been cut from a downed branch that I’ve hauled