I want to stitch up a bunch of Connie G. Barwick‘s peace ornaments for the coming holiday season. Connie says,
… Read More ...No matter what religion or belief system you follow, the concept of peace is a fairly universal one. This
Inspiration: Stitchy Stitcherson
Kristi of Stitchy Stitcherson blog stitched this colorful sugar skull using a pattern from Jenny Hart’s new book, Embroidered Effects. Her special touch? She says,
… Read More ...With the exception of the french knots around the eyes, the white parts are done
Two looks, one free pattern
Kimara of Wee Folk Art has taken one original pattern for pumpkin-themed felt applique and produced two completely different styles of blocks. Go funky or elegant, silly or serious, Halloween or Thanksgiving. Get the pattern.
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New Halloween patterns from Badbird
Be sure to check out Andrea Zuill‘s new set of Halloween embroidery patterns. They’re more likely to make you say “awwwww” than “eeeeeeeeek,” although there are a few semi-scary skellies in there. You can get all five pattern sheets … Read More ...
Free chart: Cross-stitch Santa
The chart for this cute cross-stitch Santa is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Free chart: Christmas elf
Heidi of All My Scattering Moments is sharing her original chart for this sweet Christmas-themed cross-stitchery. Get the chart.
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NEW: Among the Gum Trees
Nine Australian needlework designers have banded together to form Gum Tree Designers. Their new joint blog promises a free Christmas design each Monday in October and November; a free design each month; and lots of news about pattern launches, giveaways … Read More ...
New Christmas ornament kits from Posie
Last year, Alicia of Posie Gets Cozy had unexpected success with her felt Christmas ornament kits. (Remember the adorable ice skates?) So this year, she’s getting an early start, which will help us all avoid that last-minute gift-making … Read More ...
Free pattern: Snowflake Santa
The pattern for this needlepoint and bargello Snowflake Santa (by Libby Sturdy) is free from The Caron Collection. Get the pattern.
And many thanks to Bargello Needlepoint blog for pointing out this find.
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Free chart: Holly and ivy
The chart for this primitive cross-stitch is free from Heidi of All My Scattering Moments. Sweet! Get the chart.… Read More ...
Free “Xmas Quickies” from Lucie Heaton
These adorable Xmas Quickies patterns are less than 35×35 stitches each – perfect for some last minute stitching on tags or gifts. The designs are free from LucieHeaton.com. And the site has two more holiday goodies for you: All past … Read More ...
Etsy finds: Felt Christmas Ornaments
Inspiration: embroidered softies
I’m fascinated and charmed by Day of the Dead paraphernalia, so I was totally arrested in my blog-hopping by this image of sugar-skull softies designed and embroidered by Alicia Traveria. If you’re not content to enjoy her images and you’re … Read More ...