This seam treatment by SharonB of Pin Tangle is one of my favorites from her I Dropped the Button Box Quilt series. So simple, but perfect for any application where a wee row of flowers would be fitting. Get the … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Free cross-stitch charts
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 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 ...
Coloring contest at Urban Threads
Urban Threads is having a rockin contest. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Did we mention it’s our birthday? We did? Good. We’re kicking off the festivities with this new free Maiden Monarch design — and a coloring contest to go with
Free ladybug design
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 ...
Footwear specimens
So, let’s say you can’t stand to kill butterflies and stick pins in them. Can you have a specimen collection? Yes! Diana Pike of Closet Crafter embroidered these tiny felt cowboy boots and mounted them as a specimen collection. Brilliant! … Read More ...
Aleph Bet charts
Barry Frank sent us this great head-up: “Judaica Needlepoint offers 12 Hebrew Alphabet charts available for download, free.” Go to Judaica Needlepoint.… Read More ...
New dollhouse sampler
Here’s great news from Janet Granger:
… Read More ...There’s a new sampler kit on my website this week, which you might like to take a look at. It’s a ‘Home Sweet Home’ design, in shades of gold, green, and brick red.
Get Janet’s May calendar
This beautiful desktop calendar featuring casaguldi work by Janet M. Davies is now available for free download from Janet’s blog. Get the May calendar. And if you love Janet (and who doesn’t?), be sure to check out her Facebook … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
(1) Au Jardin d’enfants from Les chroniques de Frimousse
(2) Spring from Sylyne’s universe
(3) Bouquet de Renoncules from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(4) ANGE OU DEMON from Le blog de 7 à la maison
(5) … Read More ...
Free Cross Stitch 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 ...