To celebrate the release of Aimee Ray’s new book, Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond
, Lark Crafts is giving away copies of all three of Aimee’s books to one lucky reader! Go to the blog post to enter before January … Read More ...
No-calorie cupcakes
These tasty little pincushions would be the perfect gift for a stitcher in your life. Imagine them in reds and pinks as valentine mini-gifts. The chicks at Star-Shaped and Shiny are sharing the pattern and tutorial. Check it out… Read More ...
Inspiration: Judy Martin
This all-wool quilt, Canadian Pioneer by Judy Martin, incorporates dozens of needlework techniques. A work in progress since 2008, it’s composed of reclaimed materials: old blankets, a wool skirt. You’re going to want to see the finished work. … Read More ...
Best. Hoop. Ever.
Chelsea Bloxsom of Love and a Sandwich created this appliqued portrait of the most famous and adorable cat of 2012, Grumpy Cat! The hoop sold instantly when she shared her Etsy listing on Facebook. But if you convo to let … Read More ...
Free pattern: ‘Love Bug’
Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern for this adorable Love Bug felt doll. Make one to deliver a message to your valentine. Or follow her lead and make a whole conga line of little lovers! Go to her post for … Read More ...
Free pattern: Felt ladybugs
These ladybug soft sculptures are as practical as they are cute: They’re pin cushions! With heart-shaped spots, they make perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for stitchers! Get the free pattern from Creative Breathing blog.… Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Embroidery is a centuries-old art form that anybody may appreciate. There are chosen embroidered patterns to try out whether you are a novice or an expert embroiderer.
We picked designs that are both traditional and contemporary, and we … Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Felt Christmas tree
Check out this adorable felt-applique evergreen by Mollie of Wild Olive. Mollie has finished hers as a brooch. And it would make a great gift tie-on or ornament. Imagine the possibilities for embellishment! Go to Mollie’s blog post to learn … Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Peek-a-Boo house ornaments
Megan Noel reprises her tutorial for creating quick-and-easy, charming Christmas ornaments. This is the perfect way to use up your scraps of felt and novelty fabrics. And I think this would be a great project for school-age kids with just … Read More ...
Free Christmas patterns from Mollie
Here are a couple more outstanding free holiday patterns from Mollie of Wild Olive:
Carol of the Bells hoop
Silver and Gold felt ornament
Thank you so much, Mollie!
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Scenes of Christmas joy
Even Betz White gets rejected now and then. We can’t know why her series of tissue-box designs wasn’t accepted with gratitude (and compensated handsomely). But I’m so glad we get to enjoy the work she created through her blog. Her … Read More ...
Free pattern: Unicorn ornament
A Christmas unicorn? Mollie of Wild Olive shares the pattern and the reason behind this adorable felt-applique tree ornament. See her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Make a felt-pocket advent calendar
Roslyn of Sew Delicious has devised an advent calendar that uses inexpensive materials and simple techniques to produce a beautiful keepsake you’ll want to use year after year. Her four-year-old helped with this project, so it looks like a good … Read More ...
Win a Cotton Spool Mouse kit!
This might be the cutest little felt mouse ever. In fact, if you decorated him with red and green trims, he just might be a Chris-mouse! Helen of Bustle & Sew has two kits to give away. She tells me,… Read More ...
Make a felt Santa ornament
Make a cute plump Santa — or a whole collection of them — to use as gift tie-ons or tree ornaments. Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella shares the pattern and shows us how. See her tutorial.… Read More ...