This kingfisher by Amy Adams makes me sing. See more of Amy’s work on her LucyKate Crafts blog.… Read More ...
How to embroider on a softy
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog offers some great tips for embroidering on a softy. This approach would work as perfectly on a stuffed Christmas ornament as it does on a felt Easter egg. I’m definitely trying this. Get … Read More ...
Free pattern: Good news
On this day of remembrance, enjoy this chart of the words of a girl who hoped and believed in humanity, even amid the horrors of World War II. The chart is free for your personal use from Tanya, The … Read More ...
Penny-rug joy
Tracey of giggleface studios blog is trying her hand at Little Peeps Penny Rug by Wooden Spool Designs. The hard-boiled eggs around the border made me laugh out loud. Adorable. See the post. Or buy the pattern for … Read More ...
Inspiration: Sylvia K
Oh, my goodness. Look at this bitty aquarium stitched by Sylvia K of Sylvia blog. The blog text is German, so you may need to use a screen translator. But, really, the photos speak for themselves. Doesn’t this make you … Read More ...
Free pattern: Apple tree applique
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her pattern for this timely and tempting Apple Tree Applique Block. She also shares some tips about how to adapt her patterns for other uses. See the post and get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free chart: Welcome
Stitch a beautiful welcome with this chart from FreePatterns.com. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Free chart: Smiling kitteh
The chart for this darling, cheerful kitty is free for your personal use from mes petits bricolages et mes chats blog. Go get it.… Read More ...
Preorder Jane-Austen-related patterns
Tanya (The Sampler Girl) is poised to release her latest collection of charts, The Stitching Janeite’s Pattern Book No. 1. You can preorder a copy of the booklet from Tanya’s website for US $20.00. And, yes, the pattern for Netherfield … Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Catnip fish
… Read More ...In honor of the two new kitties in my household, I decided to digitize a cat toy for the embroidery machine and give the file away as a free download. So if you have an embroidery machine, you
The Hand Embroidery Network ramps up
Add the new Hand Embroidery Network blog to your reader right now! You’ll want to hear about all of the network’s new developments as they emerge. In brief,
… Read More ...Over the next few months there will be new developments of the
Free vintage patterns from doe-c-doe
Check out this week’s vintage embroidery freebies from doe-c-doe. Rockin! Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Stitching with kids: Recycle your junk
Create a stitching project for your wee one from materials in your recycling bin. Brilliant! See This Little Project blog for the details.
Many thanks to Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Inspiration: meezi
Thanks to a link on floresita‘s Things I’ve Made blog, I’ve just discovered the needlework of meezi. Simple, fresh, and lovely. Go see meezi’s flickr stream. And thanks again, floresita!… Read More ...
Free charts: Snowflakes
Tintock Tap is sharing three more snowflake patterns. Wouldn’t these make a pretty border! Read the post and get the full-size image.… Read More ...