Run over to Pepperberry & Co. blog and enjoy an excellent interview — replete with photographs — of one of our favorite stitchers, Eva of Apple & Eve. See the post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Melissa Crowe
Look what Melissa Crowe (Checkout Girl) is up to now! I love the close-up shot of this felt applique because it clearly shows how a few well-placed stitches can create the texture of bricks or add dimension to … Read More ...
Free machine embroidery from thelongthread
These happy apples could be yours! The design is available free (for your personal use) in three embroidery-machine formats from thelongthread. Get the designs.
If you still want more check out these Machine Embroidery patterns on Etsy.… Read More ...
New designs from Di van Niekerk
Di van Niekerk has 22 new designs — including the one shown here — that are ready for your embroidered embellishments. She says,
… Read More ...Printed on 100% cotton fabric and available as small (A5), medium (A4) and large (A3) panels. Can
Follow the development of ecclesiastical embroidery
Just wait till you see this! Ruth O’Leary writes in,
… Read More ...I’m a textile artist based in the North East of England, and on my blog I’m documenting the work involved in a commission I have recently won to make a
Free patterns from Bird Brain Designs
Patty of Pip Stitch tipped us off to a great source for free hand-embroidery patterns. She says,
… Read More ...Bird Brain Designs offers a new embroidery freebie every month on their site and there’s an extra one linked in the current newsletter.
Tutorials: Bead-embroidered pins
Stephanie of Novasblossoms reminds us that free instructions for her beaded butterflies and pins are available from CQMagOnline. See Stephanie’s post for the links. So beautiful.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Needle wallet
Natalie Lymer of Cinderberry Stitches has posted the pattern for her Sweet & Spotty Needle Wallet. The free pattern is Natalie’s contribution to the Stitchers Angel project, but we all get to enjoy it. Thank you, Cinderberry! Get the … Read More ...
Free pattern: Scissors keeper
The pattern for this embroidered felt scissors keeper is free for your personal use from designer Paula Storm. Download the pattern and get your holiday gifts started early!… Read More ...
Free chart: Mini-rose bookmark
I love the petite roses on this bookmark so much, I want to start stitching them right now! Join me. Go to Happy Threads and download the free chart!… Read More ...
Tutorials you may have missed
Embroidery Techniques and Tutorials
There are many different embroidery stitches available to embroidery enthusiasts, and each has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. In this article, we will share some of the most popular embroidery stitches, as well as … Read More ...
Free embroidery patterns you may have missed
We’ve chosen the best 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 cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
Herb embroidery patterns — and a deal!
Carina (of Carina’s craftblog) created these beautiful herb embroidery patterns, and she’s offering us a deal. Her blog says,
… Read More ...Five of them: sage, oregano, parsley, chervil and basil. Available in the shop, of course. This week only (until Sunday)
Free embroidery patterns from Sarah Jane
As part of its Month of Hand Sewing series, Sew, Mama, Sew! is featuring special, original embroidery designs from Sara Jane Studios. You’re going to love them! Get the PDF downloads.… Read More ...
Blooming CQ seam treatment
I’m in love with this simple but effective seam treament from SharonB‘s CQ Detail series. I’ve flipped the image upside down (forgive me, Sharon) to emphasize the flower-bloom quality of this treatment. While it totally works for crazy-quilting, this … Read More ...