Carol Daisy shows us how to stitch these beautiful silk-ribbon cosmos. I especially like her technique for creating the raised centers. See the tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons … Read More ...
Inspiration: Pin Pals
Wee cross-stitchery mounted on buttons, which are then attached to barrettes. Awwwwwwww. See more on the blog of the makers, Pin Pals.… Read More ...
Submit your unexpected embroidery to Hoopla
Your work could be in the new book that Leanne Prain is putting together for Arsenal Pulp Press. Leanne’s blog says,
… Read More ...Hoopla: The Art of Unexpected Embroidery rebels against the traditional notions of quaint embroidery with motifs of flowers and
NOT veggies
Really. These objects are not vegetables. They are stitch art. Wow. Go to Di Overton‘s Design Block blog for close-ups and links to more information about the art and the artists.… Read More ...
Use waste canvas to stitch a grid
I love the grid of stitches on this crazy-quilt block by Allison Aller of Allie’s in Stitches. And I’m crazy about her two methods for using waste canvas to create a grid easily and accurately. Go see what Allie’s … Read More ...
Tutorial: Raised herringbone band
This week’s TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog is raised herringbone band. I know this sample looks a bit intimidating. But when you see Sharon’s instructions, you’ll snap your fingers and give it a try. I’m eager to … Read More ...
Inspiration: Inspireco
Shadowboxing by Amy of inspireco… Read More ...
More free cross-stitch charts
(1) Mésange et muguet from plaisirdecreer
(2) Muguet de Mai from Arachné en son jardin
(3) Cuisine from Le blog de carmela
(4) Chien from Le blog de kali
(5) ABC Printemps from Les petites croix de Symiote
(6) Petite … Read More ...
Inspiration: Alma Stoller
New Beads on the Block by Alma Stoller… Read More ...
Free charts: Mother’s Day
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Inspiration: Ann Wood
Dimensional textile art by Ann Wood. Check out her owls, too. They’ve been featured here before, but they deserve to be admired over and over.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Becky Stern
Flying Diamonds by Becky Stern of Sternlab… Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
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 ...