See these precious tidbits? They are teeny tiny tatted snails! Their creator, Jane Eborall, says they not only make excellent embellishments for greeting cards but also make surprising gifts when placed in the salads of dinner guests! Go to … Read More ...
Giveaway: “edward and lilly” tissue case
You’ll definitely want to get in on this: edward and lilly is having a giveaway! You could win your choice of these adorable hand-embroidered tissue cases. Or you could request one custom made just for you. Go to the blog … Read More ...
More free cross-stitch charts
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 ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Free vintage embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
Free patterns from Lili.HR
I got a sweet note from the author of Le blog de Lili.HR, who says she uses the blog to show her work in cross-stitch, Swiss embroidery, and hardanger and to share her original patterns, such as this one. … Read More ...
Fiber artists: Join TAFA
Here’s an exciting announcement from Rachel Biel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus:
… Read More ...I would like to share a project that I just started: TAFA, the Textile and Fiber Art list. It’s a member based list of textile and fiber art
Bead or embroider your own postage stamps
Holy mackeroly! I can’t believe I never noticed this before! You can create and/or buy custom U.S. postage stamps at Zazzle.com! It looks as if the minimum order is a sheet of 20 44-cent stamps for about US $20 (depending … Read More ...
Get your free calendar from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is giving us 12 special gifts this year. At the first of each month, she posts a free calendar image that you can use as desktop wallpaper on your computer. And the calendar pages feature … Read More ...
The best thread for tatting
Teri Dusenbury of TATBit Tats clues us in to her favorite tatting cord and gives us the lowdown on several other threads, as well. Go to her post to see her assessment.… Read More ...
Andrea reviews Transfer Eze
Andrea Zuill of Badbird’s blog reviews a new embroidery product, Transfer Eze, walking us through her own test and evaluation. This looks like it could be a great way to get designs from your computer onto your stitching surface. Go … Read More ...
Tip: Handy way to control beads
Arlee Barr of Albedo Design Journal has invented a method for keeping beads at her fingertips, so to speak, so she can embroider them onto her work quickly and with a minimum of spills. When you see what she’s doing, … Read More ...
Enjoy the latest issue of CQMagOnline
The January 2010 issue of CQMagOnline is now live. Many great projects are included, such as a Spring Pansies Covered Tin by Victoria Adams Brown, an Easy Postcard Needlecase by Dakotah Davis, and Hanging Valentines by Maureen Greeson. There’s a … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Hearts, valentines
This cross stitch roundup is all about free Embroidery patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone. Please note that these patterns … Read More ...
Free Cross Stitch Patterns and Charts, Hearts And Valentines
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 ...