Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs reminds us,
… Read More ...Each week there is a chance for you to win at least one free design/pattern from JMD Designs. Leave a comment in the currents week draw in this blog and you are
A gift from SharonB
Needle artist Sharon Boggon has been blogging for six years! You’ll enjoy her anniversary post. It’s full of juicy information and includes a gift for readers: a free stitch guide! SharonB says,
… Read More ...12 Surface Stitches for Beginners is the 12
DMC has a blog!
I just found out about the DMC Threads blog, and it knocks me out! It’s full of news, patterns, ideas, tips — juicy reading for any embroidery enthusiast. DMC staffer Allison Burg tells us,
… Read More ...DMC believes in the wonderful art
Free Valentine’s Day treats from SWAK
Here’s a great heads-up from SWAKembroidery.com:
… Read More ...If you loved making the peppermint sucker wrappers at Christmastime, you’re sure to love this one just as much!
Easy to make and step by step instructions are included. Great for class parties,
Free patterns and charts
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
Free charts: Needlepoint
More free charts: Cross-stitch
(1) A is for Apple from Happy Threads
(2) Mademoiselle été from Le blog de carmela
(3) Adorable polkadot bow from Cross me not
(4) February Ornament of the Month from Connie G. Barwick of About.com
(5) Motif mosaïque from … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Freebies from Wee Folk Art
Here are several new free designs from Wee Folk Art for your applique-and-embroidery pleasure:
(1) Running Kitty
(2) Running Mouse
(3) I Love You Tree… Read More ...
Free Heart and Valentine Embroidery Patterns and Charts
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
Inspiration: Gunnel
This little art quilt made me squeal out loud with delight. Gunnel of Gunnel’s Blog transferred a vacation photo to fabric and then used free-motion machine embroidery to bring out the details of the image. What a perfect blend of … Read More ...
Tip: How to stiffen tatted motifs
Linda of Tattyhead has great advice for stiffening and shaping tatted work, such as the bridal tiara shown here. She still swears by sugar syrup! Go to her blog post to find out why and how.… Read More ...
Should Martha sell tatted jewelry?
Check out these necklaces of tatting plus buttons and beads by Martha of Martha’s Tatting Blog. She’s wondering whether she should attempt to sell them via Etsy. I say yes!! Weigh in with your opinion — comment on Martha’s … Read More ...
Celebrate with HEN
The Hand Embroidery Network is celebrating its first anniversary with all kinds of specials: discounts on directory listings, reduced ad prices for NEEDLE magazine, a special price for all HEN patterns, and giveaways and treats throughout the network’s birthday week. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt heart brooch
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin shows us the step-by-step for making this simple, perfectly charming felt heart brooch. You still have plenty of time to stitch some up for your child’s — or your bridge club’s — valentine … Read More ...
