Needleprint blog is giving away five pins “based upon Ann Trump’s Ackworth Sampler and made as a special limited edition handout for the first Ackworth gathering in 2006.” Go to the blog post to enter before September 13.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free machine-embroidery design
The latest freebie from Urban Threads is just my style. I’ll bet it’s perfect for someone you know, too. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Go ahead, download the coffee cup design … resistance is futile. It’ll be cute on creations for
Lisa stitches in front of everybody
Lisa Legett of A Cuppa Tea with Me is so excited about having her Stitch in Public photo featured on feeling stitchy, she’s come up with several potential mottos for the occasion. Click over and see them, but beware. … Read More ...
Win for stitching in public
So, you already know today is Stitch in Public Day, right? If you didn’t already have plans to join the movement, MrXStitch and beefranck are willing to bribe you. They created a flickr group for uploading photos of your … Read More ...
Castle Peeps to stitch and sew
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny has teamed up with fabric designer Lizzy House to produce hand-embroidery patterns based on Lizzy’s latest line, Castle Peeps. Nicole’s e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...First to be released (this month) is the Castle Peeps Royal Sampler
Inspiration: Alexandra J. Walters
Oh, my goodness. The embroidered portraits by Alexandra J. Walters are truly remarkable. See her posts on Meet Me in the Dayroom. And be sure to check out her flickr pool.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Cinderberry Stitches
These tiny hand-stitched bluebird buttons make my heart sing. See more on the blog of their creator, Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Allison Aller
Allie Aller has finished her High Summer crazy quilt; and, as always, it’s spectacular. Be sure to go to her blog and click the images so you can see close-ups of the embroidered photo centerpiece and the gorgeous pieced borders. … Read More ...
Inspiration: Checkout Girl
Look what happens when Checkout Girl Melissa Crowe stitch-doodles. *happy sigh* See more on her blog.… Read More ...
New stitch tutes from Sarah
Here are several new tutorials from Sarah Whittle:
(1) Darning stitch
(2) Closed cretan stitch leaves
(3) Closed cretan stitch… Read More ...
Rachel wins with screwy cross-stitch
You know Rachel Hobson (Average Jane Crafter)? You know how she loves space (as in astronomy)? And stitching? Okay, so guess who just won First Prize in the Funniest category of the ESA Hubble Pop Culture contest. … Read More ...
Sublime Stitching Sale!!!
Run over to Sublime Stitching and throw your paycheck at as many design sets as you can. They are half-price through September 10! Included are some artist series, such as the Tara McPherson designs shown here. Like these weren’t enough … Read More ...
