Check out the latest stitch tutorials at Hand Embroidery Network. Love-love-love their colorful samples! Go to the network’s blog.… Read More ...
Join the 2010 Bead Journal Project
Have you been following the spectacular work produced for the past two years’ Bead Journal Projects and daydreaming about participating? Well, the time has come to join in the fun. Registration begins October 15 for the new Bead Journal Project … Read More ...
The best embroidered tree ever
When I found this image on the blog of JO in NZ, I screamed a little. Yes. It is a Christmas tree made up of bullion knots!! The ornaments on the tree are Swarovski crystals. Brilliant! Literally. And so … Read More ...
New from HEN: Embroidery patterns
A post on the blog of the Hand Embroidery Network says,
… Read More ...We would like to announce the launch of our new hand embroidery patterns to be sold via our new HEN Etsy Shop. Our pattern designs are hand drawn and
Free Christmas and Halloween Embroidery Patterns
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas 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 Christmas … Read More ...
Tutorial: Goldwork/couching
Be sure to stop by Ruth O’Leary‘s blog to check out her progress on the St. Cuthbert’s Banner project. In her most recent post, she lets us look over her shoulder as she outlines the cross motif with goldwork, … Read More ...
Free pattern series: Bloomin’ Marvellous
Didn’t you love Kelly Fletcher‘s series of Jacobean leaves? Well, she’s back with a new series she’s calling Bloomin’ Marvelous. She says,
… Read More ...Each design will fit neatly into a 4×4″ square, or about 10x10cm. So the plan is to
Free chart: Peace ornament
I want to stitch up a bunch of Connie G. Barwick‘s peace ornaments for the coming holiday season. Connie says,
… Read More ...No matter what religion or belief system you follow, the concept of peace is a fairly universal one. This
Inspiration: Stitchy Stitcherson
Kristi of Stitchy Stitcherson blog stitched this colorful sugar skull using a pattern from Jenny Hart’s new book, Embroidered Effects. Her special touch? She says,
… Read More ...With the exception of the french knots around the eyes, the white parts are done
Free cross-stitch chart: Old owl
sarajessica of Cross Me Not blog departs from her usual modern style to treat us to an old-fashioned (but stitchtastic) chart for a wee owl. I see Halloween potential, here! Get the free chart.
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery … Read More ...
Tutorial: Modern Sashiko pillow
The customer is always right. In this case, customer Rickie bought a traditional Sashiko sampler from PurlSoho.com; but instead of using traditional navy-blue thread, she stitched the pattern in decidedly upbeat colors. The result: classic + modern = beautiful. … Read More ...
Inspiration: Cate Anevski
Oh. My. Goodness. Look what beefranck discovered over on Craftster: the work of Cate Anevski (the bees knees). Brilliant, original, and totally accessible. Get the details from the MrXStitch site.… Read More ...
Free Sajou charts
Get exquisite old Sajou cross-stitch motifs newly recharted and free from Ramzi’s historical chart site. Wow.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Windie
Mollie of Wild Olive shares the pattern for her last “fair weather friend,” Windie. You know you want to stitch it. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Chocolate cake
Mmmmmmmm. Gum Tree designer Dawn Hay is giving us all a slice of her yummy chocolate cake. Of course, if you don’t stitch the words, you can make the cake any flavor you want! Get the free pattern.… Read More ...