I am the worst when it comes to organizing my floss. It is always a tangled mess. This year I am going to try to do a better job at taming the big bundle of floss knotted in my craft … Read More ...
Craftster Hoopla-Along
Each month Craftster.org hosts a Hoopla-Along. There is a new theme every month and there are prizes given in a random drawing. March’s theme is Spring. It can be anything related to spring…bugs, flowers, Easter, spring break. The one … Read More ...
Pattern Round Up: Snow Bunnies and Hints of Spring
This week, we’re excited to bring you our latest hand-embroidery pattern round up, “Snow Bunnies and a Hint of Spring.” This collection features a delightful mix of winter and spring-themed designs that are perfect for all your embroidery projects. Whether … Read More ...
Sweet as Candy
I will admit it, I have a really bad sweet tooth. Lucky for me this beautiful candy embroidery and applique piece is good for my waist line. Nana Company shares a wonderful childhood memory while stitching up this adorable … Read More ...
Toes in the Sand
I don’t know about you, but I am ready for Mother Nature to roll up winter, put it back in her purse and send me some warmer temps. While there may still be a few more weeks of cold weather, … Read More ...
New Kid on the Block
Happy Tuesday, everyone! I wanted to take a quick second to introduce myself. I’m Pam or some of you may know me as kittykill from my blog, Faster Kittykill, Blog! Blog!, Craftster.org and Feeling Stitchy. I am so … Read More ...
Thinking of Spring
It may still be February, but I am dreaming of spring. I’m ready for cherry blossoms, warmer weather and working in my garden. Crabapple Hill Studios created these wonderful Garden Angels patterns. Each season has a different theme. The … Read More ...
Animal Cross Stitch Cards
There is nothing I love better than teaching kids a new craft. It allows them to be creative and teaches a new skill. Mr. Printables created these cute free Cross Stitch Cards for your kiddos. They are just too adorable! … Read More ...
Whitework Video
Mary Corbet of Needle N Thread recently posted about this video that tells about Appenzell whitework. It is about 30 minutes long and is quite informative. As Mary says, “Appenzell is a region in northeast Switzerland, famous in the embroidery … Read More ...
Choosing Ground Fabrics
Mary Corbet from Needle N Thread is getting ready to prepare lessons based on her Secret Garden embroidery project. Before she does that though, she is preparing her ground fabrics. And she is discussing her choices for ground fabrics, why … Read More ...
Two Chain Stitch Tutorials
Sharon B has two chain stitch tutorials posted on her Pin Tangle blog. One is a plain chain stitch and the other is a beaded chain stitch. She provides photo tutorials for both and lays them out so clearly that … Read More ...
Lacey Embroidery
I know this is two Imaginesque posts in a row, but I couldn’t resist posting about this free pattern. It reminds me of Battenburg lace. It is so lovely and it is just one of the free patterns in the … Read More ...
New from Imaginesque
Imaginesque has posted two more great embroidery patterns, free for your personal use. One of them is shown here. They are both abstract and you get to choose the colors that suit your fancy. How will you stitch them up? … Read More ...
Floral Freebie
Vintage Spice and Everything Nice took off some time during the holidays, but the blog is active again and is posting new freebies, usually on Fridays. A recent post included this floral-themed freebie that also includes a beautiful bird to … Read More ...
Long Term Needlepoint Project
Janet M. Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is starting a long-term needlepoint project that is interesting and stash-busting. She is using the book shown here as the basis for her project. She is inviting you to join in on her … Read More ...
