Rosa Martyn created this stumpwork portrait of Lady Gaga. Wow. Get the details and see more photos at her My Little Stitches blog post. (Be sure to check out the close-up of the needlewoven shoes.)
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On sale from Anja Rieger
The machine-embroidery design for this Happy Angel is discounted 20% through December 5. Download it from Anja Rieger Designs.… Read More ...
Video tutorials: Indian embroidery
Responding to a tip from a reader, Deepa Balagopal of This and That… blog has uncovered a treasure trove of information and demos for Indian ethnic embroidery techniques. Deepa says,
… Read More ...Mridula Nagarajan is well known across South India for her
Tutorial: Embroidered holiday canvas
Teresa of My Patchwork steps us through a project that combines ideas and patterns from a couple of sources into a unique holiday artwork. See the tute.
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Free cross-stitch charts
Free cross-stitch charts
(1) Football frenzy from At the Honeysuckle Tree
(2) Double clavier from un jour, une grille
(3) Chats rigolos from Cachounette
(4) Coeur de brodeuse from Les grilles de Thiarlou
(5) Woot! Woot! from PLUM STREET SAMPLERS
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Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
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.
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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 ...
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
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 … Read More ...
Video tutorial: Cable plait stitch
Enjoy Mary Corbet‘s excellent video tute for cable plait stitch — “a really pretty stitch, and it’s not too complicated once you get the hang of the movements involved in it.” See the video.… Read More ...
Stitching on unusual surfaces
Look what doe-c-doe did! She thrifted a print of a painting, transferred a cross-stitch design to the back, made stitching holes with a cordless drill, and stitched the design in yarn. Brilliant! See more at her blog post.… Read More ...
More stitch combos from Shawkl
Here’s a beautiful new seam treatment from Shawkl‘s Twelve Dozen Stitches in Twelve Months project. Get the stitch guide. And be sure to scroll around (or add her to your blog reader!) to see the scads of other … Read More ...
Tutorial: Silk Ribbon Embroidery foxglove Flower
Carol Daisy steps us through creating a foxglove in silk-ribbon embroidery. See the tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported European silk Embroidery Ribbons. You can … Read More ...
Quick gifts for stitchers
Here’s a great idea from Needleprint. The blog says,
… Read More ...Left it too late to mail a present? Overwhelmed by international shipping costs? Never fear, we can send a gift and a card to your friend with just 36 hours
Vote for Rachel!!!
Update: Our beloved Rachel Hobson‘s moon embroidery is an entry in a contest sponsored by Etsy and NASA. The entry rules say,
… Read More ...The Contest is intended to demonstrate the Contestants’ passion for NASA through the creation of unique and