Confession: I’ve read enough expert embroidery blogs to know I probably need a laying tool. But I haven’t bought one because I wouldn’t have a clue how to use it. Mary Corbet to the rescue! Mary’s new video tute demonstrating … Read More ...
Jess stitches data
This combo of geekiness and stitchy skill by Jessica of bren & jess gives me shivers of delight. She says,
… Read More ...I used the data on this page, of compound interest on $1 at 3% – 8%, to create the stitch
Get the latest stitch files from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog has just released the third set in her series of stitch files. She says,
… Read More ...These worksheets are designed by me to build into a hand embroiderer’s resource file. The files are part stitch dictionary, part
More free Sajou alphabets
Several gorgeous vintage Sajou alphabets have been uploaded over at the Free Pattern Maker blog. Pictured above are selections from Sajou 236 and Sajou 235. If you haven’t visited Ramzi’s blog, it’s time to check it out!… Read More ...
Great idea: Mini pin cushions
Magpie’s Mumblings made 12 mini pin cushions from a set of sterling napkin rings. Brilliant! Any pretty napkin ring would work. Imagine the possibilities! See more on her blog post.
Looking for more pin cushion patterns? Check out these … Read More ...
Shadow work in cotton and silk
Zeshuregi of Creative Mind is experimenting with adding shadow work to a shirt. She says,
… Read More ...The fabric was plain cotton & i use cotton & silk threads of red & blue color for embroidery..The stitches are stem stitch & shadow
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free 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 ...
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.
Please note that these patterns were free … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered buttons
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 ...
Great idea: Embroidered gift tags
Anja Rieger made these cute little piggy angels from one of her original designs, machine embroidered on felt. Why does she need such a huge herd of swine? She intends to use them as gift tags. Brilliant! See more on … Read More ...
Spruce your boots with machine embroidery and cutwork
Holy mackeroly! Look what happens to a plain pair of boots when Amanda Whitlatch, educator for BERNINA of America, gets through with them. Amanda says she used OESD’s Men’s Fashion design collection #12260, BERNINA Embroidery Software 6, and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scroll stitch
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has a new video tute for scroll stitch. Go see it.… Read More ...
A twitterfied costume
Hine of Henna Geijutsu recreated Twitter’s “over capacity” logo as a hat! I think (based on a machine translation) that she came up with the idea for a Halloween costume, but she didn’t quite finish it in time. I’d be … Read More ...