The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is Roumanian Leaf, “a nice stand-alone stitch [that] would also make for an interesting background.” See the tute.… Read More ...
Free Embroidery patterns and charts
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
(1) Free Flower Trio Cross Stitch Pattern from Connie G. Barwick of About.com Cross-Stitch
(2) Calligraphie “amitié” from Aurelle
(3) Winter Night Sky from Embroiderbee’s Blog
(4) Boîte à … Read More ...
Christmas-gift ideas from Janet Granger
Look at this note I just got from miniature-needlepoint designer Janet Granger! She says,
… Read More ...There are lots of ‘stocking filler’ gifts on the Janet Granger Designs website, to help you solve your Christmas present problems this year. Maybe you
Free Cross Stitch and Needlework Patterns to Bookmark
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 ...
Tutorial: Parisian Stripe stitch
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is Parisian Stripe. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free Christmas Embroidery Patterns for Holiday Stitching
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Free Christmas Embroidery Patterns for Holiday Stitching
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
Free chart: Festival of Lights frame
The needlepoint chart for this photo frame with glowing silver menorah (designed by Judi Kauffman) is free from FreePatterns.com. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Magen David Kippah
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor for About.com, is sharing the pattern for her Magen David Kippah (or yarmulke). There’s still time to stitch one up for someone you love before Hanukkah. Cheryl says, “The kippah is stitched … Read More ...
Inspiration: needleyou
needleyou‘s fabulous needlepoint belt buckles combine craft + fashion, country + urban, retro + edgy. Her designs are beautiful and whimsical, and her execution is lovely. A little art object to wear on your belly. See her Etsy shop… Read More ...
Just TRY to keep up with Janet Perry
Janet Perry (of Nuts About Needlepoint and All About Needlepoint) is rockin and rollin so hard, I can barely absorb all her new doings.
First, she’s got three new eProjects ready for sale: Maple Leaf Rag, Bath Mosaic, and … Read More ...
Free chart: Mini wall hanging
I admit it: I’m a miniature fanatic. I have a 1:12 dollhouse. I love all things small — the tinier the better — especially miniature needlework. So I am crazy for Anja’s Dollhouse, a hobby site where Anja displays … Read More ...
New stitch tutes at Rittenhouse
The latest stitch tutorials at Rittenhouse Needlepoint are Diagonal Cashmere and Cross Plus Two. This is yummy stuff. Go see!… Read More ...
Janet Perry rocks The CARON Collection
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint and Napa Needlepoint is this month’s featured designer at The CARON Collection site. Enjoy an interview with Janet, lots of photos of her beautiful work, and a free tutorial for this gorgeous … Read More ...