Art, patterns and techniques
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 ...
Christmas is one of the most popular times of year for needlework, and it’s easy to see why. From classic holiday motifs to small decorative projects, festive stitching is a lovely way to slow down and add a handmade touch … Read More ...
Among the Gum Trees has released the group’s second Christmas freebie: a placemat with a darling redwork Christmas-pudding design by Joy of Joypatch blog. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Happy Halloween from Remy of Embroiderbee. Please observe Remy’s limitations on the use of this free pattern. Get the chart.
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(1) Snowman needlepoint designed by Michele Wilcox from FreePatterns.com.
(2) Christmas rose from Among the Gum Trees.
(3) Joyeux Noel from Le blog de la marmotte brodeuse.
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The chart for Playful Elf by Kooler Design Studio is free for your personal use from The Chart Shop at Cross-Stitching.com. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Don’t you just love Betz White‘s brain! Check out Jack the Hoop-o-lantern! Betz’s blog says,
… Read More ...He’s made from a scrap of felted wool sweater placed in an embroidery hoop that I spray painted black. Then I pinned yellow felt
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Halloween is the perfect excuse to pull out darker threads, playful motifs, and slightly spooky designs, and this roundup is full of seasonal stitching inspiration. Over the years, many … Read More ...
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART is sharing this Thanksgiving crazy-quilt block. She says,
… Read More ...Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your crazy quilt block with the center image
One of my favorite free charts so far this season: Embroiderbee‘s Best Buds, inspired by her own Nigella Shadow. Get the chart.… Read More ...
The pattern for this plastic-canvas Halloween door decor is free from FreePatterns.com. Get the pattern.
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Need plastic canvas supplies, we highly recommend Annie’s Craft Store… Read More ...
Check this announcement from SWAKembroidery.com:
… Read More ...No tricks here…we have a real treat for you just in time for Halloween! Exclusively to SWAK customers, we have a free in-the-hoop project for you! Make these Halloween bean bags and you’re ready for
Linda of Pane amore & creativita blog tipped us off to her free original applique and/or embroidery pattern: a happy boy dressed in pirate costume for Halloween. So cute! Get the pattern.
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Le blog de Lisalotte shares a cross-stitch chart for a Christmas heart with interchangeable greetings in a variety of languages. Lovely! Get the charts from the blog post.
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Tricia-Rennea‘s Mad Candy clip art is free for your personal use, and wouldn’t it make an excellent pattern for Halloween embroidery! Go to Tricia’s blog to download the art.… Read More ...