Have you recovered from yesterday’s feast? Why not skip the shopping crowds, fix a big plate of leftovers, throw on your favorite movie and stitch the day away. I give you permission to stay in you pj’s all day long. … Read More ...
Winner Winner!
A big huge thank you to everyone who entered the contest. I loved hearing about your favorite Christmas memory. It was so wonderful to see that our families mean so much to us and spending time with them is so … Read More ...
Freebie: The Light of the World Cross Stitch
As a wonderful thank you, Cross Stitching Art offers up this beautiful Madonna and Child cross stitch pattern. In order to receive this freebie, you will purchase it for free and then download the pattern. The holly surrounding mother and … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered Photo Transfer
I know for a fact that grandparents and aunts love to have personalized holiday presents. It is something that they treasure forever. Do Small Things with Love created a tutorial for an Embroidered Photo Transfer. It is a great … Read More ...
Tutorial: Christmas Tag for Santa
Think about all the things that Santa Claus does for us. He flies around the world, delivering presents to good girls and boys, brings us Christmas cheer and does he ask for anything in return…nope, he doesn’t. This year, why … Read More ...
Giveaway: Fa La La Felt Stocking Kit
The Christmas bug has bitten me early this year. I have been playing Christmas music, watching the Hallmark Channel’s Christmas movies and planning my decorations. Since I am so excited about the holidays, I thought I would share the spirit … Read More ...
Let It Snow!
It seems like old man winter has decided to make an early appearance around my neck of the woods. While the temperatures take a turn for the cold, I can stay inside my cozy house and stitch up these adorable … Read More ...
12 Days of Christmas Needlepoint
It is still not too late to start your Christmas stitching. If you get a jump start now, I bet you will be finished in enough time for a little egg nog and mistletoe smooching. Needlepaint has created some festive … Read More ...
Freebie: Emma Plum Fairy
DMC has done it again with their sassy Emma Plum Fairy ornament (so named for their mascot, Emma Broidery). Created by Brooke Nolan, this little lady would look great on any tree or gift. You can customize her hair color … Read More ...
Favorite Shops: Christmas Pattern Roundup
There are so many talented artist putting out such great patterns now. These are just a few of my favorite artist and the patterns they have for sale for the Christmas Season.
… Read More ...9 Needlework Patterns For Christmas
If you are looking for a fun little project to keep your hands busy during the holidays, look at these 9 patterns we have found. They are all simply beautiful and are sure to put you in the holiday spirit. … Read More ...
Bead Embroidery Snowflake
The S-word results in empty bread and milk shelves in my neck of the woods – to say we don’t deal well with snow in the South is an understatement. But that doesn’t mean we don’t like watching snowflakes fall … Read More ...
Stripey Christmas Tree
Over at Nuts About Needlepoint, Janet M. Perry is showing off how to create a stripey Christmas tree using two common Needlepoint stitches. She also provides a tutorial for the Smyrna Crosses on the post and will have tutorial for … Read More ...
Etsy Find – Christmas Redwork
While browsing around Etsy, I found this really fun set of embroidery patterns that will make a great holiday project for yourself or to give as gifts. The set includes redwork patterns with one scene featuring three snowmen, a set … Read More ...
Christmas Patterns
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread has posted a round up of her Christmas patterns so you can enjoy all the designs she has posted over the years and use them in your Christmas crafting. Whether you are making ornaments … Read More ...
