The latest free project on Granny Knits is embroidered buttons. Get the details and the link to the download at the blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Scroll stitch
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has a new video tute for scroll stitch. Go see it.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Roumanian stitch
Kim of bigB shows us how to do Roumanian stitch, as in the leaves in this photo. See the tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Jennifer Andrews
This deceptively simple work, Self Portrait at Sea, is perfectly executed. Its creator, Jennifer Andrews, says,
… Read More ...This is my favorite of the self-portrait series I did. The hair is made up mostly of back stitch with touches of stem
New free charts from DMC
DMCThread’s Blog announces that half-cross-stitch charts are available from the DMC web site for four new designs — including this adorable chick. Go to the blog post for details and the link to the downloads.… Read More ...
New CS designs from Mochimochi
Anna of Mochimochi blog has put together a new cross-stitch chart set just in time to stitch for holiday gifts. She says,
… Read More ...The Forest Friends collection comes with charts for three little designs that will each fit into a 3″
Tutorial: Turkman stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is Turkman stitch. See the tute on SharonB’s Pin Tangle blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Managing corners in drawn-thread work
Meri of Agulhas da Meri shows us her trick for avoiding excess fabric at the corners of drawn-thread work. See her excellent photo tutorial.… Read More ...
Free chart: Plastic Canvas Alphabet charts
Craft Stew is sharing charts for a new small alphabet that works in cross-stitch, plastic canvas, and needlepoint. Get the charts for A through F. And bookmark the blog so you can pick up additional letters as they’re released.… Read More ...
Book review: Doodle Stitching: The Motif Collection
Aimee Ray’s Doodle-Stitching
liberated its readers. Although it was subtitled Fresh & Fun Embroidery for Beginners, even craggy veterans appreciated her advice to “Just thread your needle and start stitching.” With her permission and gentle push, we found ourselves … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
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 ...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. 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 were free at the … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More ...
Giveaway: Zombie Cross-Stitch
Quick! Dash over to MrXStitch and get in the running for a free copy of Zombie Cross-Stitch by Kristy Kizzee and Erika Kern. Go to the blog post to enter before noon November 4.… Read More ...