Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shows us how to design our own custom jack-o-lantern needlepoint canvases. Fun! See the tute.… Read More ...
Too pretty to be spooky
Betz White has topped herself with this year’s Halloween recycled stitchery project. This time, she mounted a vintage crocheted doily in a hoop and added a (fake) spider. Instant gorgeous spiderweb. Brilliant! See more photos at Betz’s blog post.… Read More ...
Free chart series: Christmas alphabet
Blog di Gloria is sharing an original Christmas alphabet for cross-stitch. Better add this one to the old blog reader! Get the chart for the letter A.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Free tat pattern: Skulls!
Tatted skulls! WooHOO! The cutest application of tatting ever. Get free patterns for a skull bracelet and earrings from TAT’S AMORE.
And many thanks to pieKnits for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
New mini stocking kits from Janet Granger
Janet Granger has added three new designs to her collection of miniature needlepoint Christmas stockings. Kits are reasonably priced, all inclusive, and supported by printed instructions and web tutorials. Get all the details from Janet’s site, Janet Granger Dollshouse Embroidery … Read More ...
Tutorial: Mini lace witch hat
You know you want this jaunty little witch hat. Urban Threads‘ e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...Hoop up some water-soluble stabilizer, stitch out the designs, and rinse to leave just the freestanding lace. Assemble the pieces, add ribbon/ feathers/ gems/ whatever you
Free patterns and charts: Halloween
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
This Embroidery roundup is all about free Halloween patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered Halloween badges
Stephanie Housley posted a tutorial at The Crafts Dept. (MarthaStewart.com) that provides the designs and instructions for creating hand-embroidered Halloween badges. All of the images of costumed animals are adorable, but I especially love this critter’s little g-string! Go to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitchy Halloween card
Nikki of Nikki, in Stitches blog puts together a variety of techniques and resources in this charming Halloween greeting card. My favorite part: The BOO! focal element is embroidered on fabric. Nikki’s approach to transferring the image is a bit … Read More ...
Free pattern: Christmas treats recipe folder
The Among the Gum Trees team has released the first in its series of Christmas freebies. The blog says,
… Read More ...This week’s design is from Fiona at Designs by Fee. It is a Christmas Treats Recipe Folder with a lovely hand
Free embroidery design: Cupcake
Shalae Tippetts of mother, wife and artist is sharing a sweet embroidery design to let you get a feel for her work. If you like it, you can buy a whole set of coordinating patterns from her Etsy shop! … Read More ...
New from Janet Granger: Miniature Christmas tree mats
I’m excited about the new designs in Janet Granger’s line of miniature needlepoint: Christmas tree mats! Janet’s blog says,
… Read More ...There are three designs in various diameters, to suit several sizes of miniature Christmas tree. They are all to be stitched
Free applique block: BOO!
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
Digital Misfit of My Hiding Place in Cyber Space is sharing two adorable Kreepy Kid hand-embroidery patterns. Her blog says,
… Read More ...Foxy Felix is usually a sweet, lovable boy who loves camping and roasting marshmallows…but be careful. Felix can have a
Stitch for the Diabetes Tree
The Busy Needle invites you to join in the Diabetes Tree Fundraiser. The blog explains,
… Read More ...Here is how it works:
1. All year long we take donations of handmade ornaments from around the country and around the world and