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: New Year
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
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 ...
Inspiration: the smallest forest
Everything about this handmade book is exquisite, but my favorite part is the embroidered cover. The book’s creator, the smallest forest, says,
… Read More ...The fabric cover is hand-embroidered Indian cotton with foliage and flowers stenciled in metallic green fabric paints. There
Find the hidden images
This work by Allie of The Relaxolotl just cracks me up. Go to the blog post to see the hidden surprise.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Creative Breathing
These handmade ornaments by Creative Breathing give me joy! To see a close-up photo of each one, go to her blog post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: tiny toadstool
This exquisite wearable art is by Shan Shan of tiny toadstool. Her unique berets, she says, are made of wool, then dyed and embroidered. See more on her blog. Or go to her Etsy shop.… Read More ...
Free monogram charts from the Stofnest designer
Ria (whom we learned to love through her Stofnest blog) has created a new blog, Little Gifts of Love. Right now, each post has another in a series of monogram embroideries. Go to the blog and scroll back to … Read More ...
Free patterns and tutes: Felt Christmas ornaments
kath_red of whip up has posted a roundup of felt Christmas ornaments. You’re bound to find something in this collection to tickle your holiday-crafting fancy. Go to the post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More ...
Free chart: Kathy’s Northern Nights
Needleprint is sharing the chart for this gorgeous winter sampler created by one of her readers. You’ll enjoy the background story. Go to the blog post for details and a link to the chart.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Dream pillows
Lisa of 5 Orange Potatoes gives her little daughters dream pillows each year on the night of winter solstice. This year, she shares with us the patterns and tutorial for these pillows. A bit of applique, embroidery, stuffing and you’ll … Read More ...
Tutorial: Poinsettia brooch
Lisa of Lil Fish Studios created this holiday brooch with a bit of felt (she used felted coat and sweater material), some floss, and a pretty button. Wouldn’t this look festive on the lapel of your coat! Lisa is sharing … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered button yoyo brooch
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make an embroidered button, add a fabric yoyo and a pin back, and…..voila! An ornament for a gift that is a gift in itself! See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Woven cross-stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is woven cross-stitch. See the tute on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog.… Read More ...
Book review: Love Kills Slowly
You will adore Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch
, a collection of charts based on designs by legendary tattoo artist Ed Hardy. Promotional materials note,
… Read More ...Each design in Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch includes a full-color picture of the original, a