Ever wondered how to do stump work (Raised pieces) on your creations?
This tutorial uses a kit but you can easily adapt it to suit your project and materials. The little princess or queen is adorable. Here is the full … Read More ...
Video Tutorial – How To Cross Stitch Twice As Fast
If you are time poor or just impatient then you will love this video tutorial where DMC shows you how to speed up your chart creation time. The video shares a new stitch called a Half Cross stitch. This stitch … Read More ...
Free Chart – Hello Kitty
I don’t think Hello Kitty is ever going to go away, as one child outgrows it another becomes addicted. If my 8 year old daughter actually liked pink then I am sure she would have wrapped up in this tweeny … Read More ...
Freebie – Machine Embroidery Milk and Cookies
Nothing says love like a picture of a carton of milk and a little pink cookie.
This machine embroidery file is available free from JustNeedleDesigns.com.
These would be cute as birthday cards, lunch bag tags and on aprons too.… Read More ...
Ikea Beach Bag Hack
Use some embroider threads to up-cycle and hack This Ikea beach bag. The image above was found here but I can not find a tutorial. It looks pretty straight forward though. This would be especially nice in rainbow summer colors. … Read More ...
Free Primpin Ain’t Easy Embroidery Chart
Primpin ain’t easy and this free Embroidery Chart will sure make your point. This free chart comes via DailyCrossStitch.com. You can collect the free pattern here. … Read More ...
Stitched Wooden Necklace
This wooden necklace is part of a kit byRedgatestitchery.com and you can make this amazing necklace by purchasing one of their kits. If you have your own threads you can pick up the wooden blank from their Etsy Store for … Read More ...
Ombre Hearts Chart
I love this free Cross-stitch Ombre hearts pattern. I basically love anything that is ombre. You can even check out my dedicated Ombre Pinterest Board for other Ombre Crazed people like me. Ombre Craft ideas and tutorials.… Read More ...
8 Bright and Fun Cross Stitch Patterns For Summer
If you are looking for a fun little pick-me-up project for Summer, one of these 8 patterns may be just what you are needing to get your cross-stitch needle going again. They are all so bright and cheery and guaranteed … Read More ...
Video Tutorial – Basic Ribbon Rose With Stem
So some of you newbies to Ribbon Embroidery were asking for the Basic Rose Tutorial. Well we found this great video tutorial to help get you addicted started. The tutorial is filled with little hints and tips so make sure … Read More ...
7 Rainbow Cross-Stitch Sqaures
What happens when a quilter shifts over to cross stitch? You get Cross stitch squares of course. I love the colors and would thoroughly enjoy doing each square in a different way. It would kinda be like Art Therapy or … Read More ...
Free Chart – Little Mouse
This adorable Little Mouse Chart is perfect for card making or other little sentiments. The free chart can be downloaded from Cross stitching.com but you will need to log in (free) to download it. This pattern would be adorable on … Read More ...
Cross Stitching On PVC Pipe
Sometimes the magic is in taking something old and using it in a totally new way. This Cross stitch project has been completed on PVC piping. Seriously who thinks THAT far out of the box? Onel does that’s who. You … Read More ...
Video Tutorial – How To Make Your Own Cross Stitch Chart
If you have ever wanted to save money on buying Cross Stitch kits and charts then this tutorial is for you. Watch as she takes a simple print off and turns it into a workable Cross Stitch Chart. It may … Read More ...
5 Free Needlework Charts For Father’s Day
Dads are an integral part of our lives and it’s important to celebrate their presence and acknowledge their hard work, love, and sacrifices. This Father’s Day, why not go the extra mile and make your dad feel special by creating … Read More ...