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Free applique block: BOO!

October 1, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

October’s free applique block on Victoriana Quilt Designs is right on time for spooky holiday stitching. From the Words of Inspiration and Celebration series, this month’s word is BOO! Get the design.… Read More ...

Free patterns from Digital Misfit

September 20, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Digital Misfit of My Hiding Place in Cyber Space is sharing two adorable Kreepy Kid hand-embroidery patterns. Her blog says,

Foxy Felix is usually a sweet, lovable boy who loves camping and roasting marshmallows…but be careful.  Felix can have a

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Urban Threads is giving it away!

September 20, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Things are hoppin over on Urban Threads.

Join in their first-ever scavenger hunt! Thirteen readers will win US$ 31.00 gift certificates. Get the details. Contest ends September 26.

And the UT e-newsletter clues us in on a sweet freebie:… Read More ...

Free pattern: Embroidered jack-o-lantern apron

September 16, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife is sharing her pattern for this apron with jack-o-lantern embroidery on the pocket. Even if you don’t need a holiday apron, you may want to grab the embroidery design for other seasonal stitching. (For personal … Read More ...

Free patterns: Hand-embroidery

August 29, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

 

This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.

Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...

Free charts: Cross-stitch

August 28, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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 ...

How to stitch a spider

August 24, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Alien Ted posted an explanation on Stitchalicious for creating this simple but effective stumpwork spider. She says,

I had a vague curiousity about what would happen if I used two differently coloured threads in a Bullion Knot. And what happens?

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Free charts: Cross-stitch

August 22, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

(1) HEIDI from gazette94
(2) Un bouquet de roses from Le blog de 7 à la maison
(3) Fleur de coton from le blog petitsoleils
(4) Un truc biscornu from les loisirs abbygaelle
(5) QUILT SQUARES SPRING (two designs) from … Read More ...

Free charts: Cross-stitch

August 15, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

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 … Read More ...

Free charts: Cross-stitch

August 14, 2010 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

 

Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

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 … Read More ...

Get a free Halloween-in-July design

July 29, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Yikes! I almost let a great freebie slip by! Urban Threads‘ e-newsletter points to a free lace spiderweb design and says,

It’ll make a sweet coaster, doily, or spooky decoration for your haunted house. Freestanding lace is awesome, and

… Read More ...

Free patterns and charts: Autumn

October 28, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from … Read More ...

Free patterns and charts: Autumn and Halloween

October 24, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...

Free embroidery patterns and charts: Autumn and Halloween

October 17, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Autumn is such a lovely season for needlework, with its warm colours, cosy evenings, and abundance of seasonal motifs. This roundup brings together a curated selection of free autumn and Halloween embroidery and cross-stitch patterns that capture everything from falling … Read More ...

Free chart: Halloween toad

October 11, 2009 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

frogHappy Halloween from Remy of Embroiderbee. Please observe Remy’s limitations on the use of this free pattern. Get the chart.

Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...

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