5 Orange Potatoes demonstrates the simple but effective split stitch. See the tute.
… Read More ...Free pattern: Thanksgiving CQ block
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART is sharing this Thanksgiving crazy-quilt block. She says,
… Read More ...Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric with your inkjet printer, then use it as the foundation for your crazy quilt block with the center image
Giveaway: Schwalm embroidery book
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog has been letting us peek over her shoulder as she bones up on Schwalm whitework. I dearly love the richness of white-on-white stitching. Thanks to a reader, Mary now has an extra copy … Read More ...
Free chart: Best Buds
One of my favorite free charts so far this season: Embroiderbee‘s Best Buds, inspired by her own Nigella Shadow. Get the chart.
… Read More ...Free chart: Plastic Canvas Spooky PC
The pattern for this plastic-canvas Halloween door decor is free from FreePatterns.com. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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… Read More ...Free pattern: Cute cutlery
This week, doe-c-doe treats us to a free vintage pattern of cheerful tableware. Rockin! Get the pattern.
… Read More ...Free patterns: More Russian embroidery
The Free Pattern Maker site has added four pages to the 1899 Russian alphabet and embroidery album. Go see.
… Read More ...Tatting tute for novices
Linda Davies (Tattyhead) has put together a tatting tutorial for “absolute beginners.” Here’s your chance to add this lovely craft skill to your repertoire. See the tute.
… Read More ...Tutorial: kootoyoo’s corner bookmark
WoooHOOO! I wished for a tutorial of kootoyoo‘s most-excellent embroidered corner bookmark. And today a tutorial popped up on her site! If only all of my wishes worked out that well! I’m curling up in front of the TV … Read More ...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
I love Mimi Kirchner‘s tattooed-man dolls with passion. But now…at last…Mimi presents a tattooed woman! I’m swooning. See more photos on Mimi’s blog, Doll.
… Read More ...Halloween freebie from SWAKembroidery
Check this announcement from SWAKembroidery.com:
… Read More ...No tricks here…we have a real treat for you just in time for Halloween! Exclusively to SWAK customers, we have a free in-the-hoop project for you! Make these Halloween bean bags and you’re ready for
Free pattern: Halloween pirate
Linda of Pane amore & creativita blog tipped us off to her free original applique and/or embroidery pattern: a happy boy dressed in pirate costume for Halloween. So cute! Get the pattern.
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check … Read More ...
Free chart: Multilingual Christmas heart
Le blog de Lisalotte shares a cross-stitch chart for a Christmas heart with interchangeable greetings in a variety of languages. Lovely! Get the charts from the blog post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Free pattern: Christmas tree applique
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shares her original pattern for a Christmas tree felt-applique block. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
… Read More ...Free clip art from Tricia-Rennea
Tricia-Rennea‘s Mad Candy clip art is free for your personal use, and wouldn’t it make an excellent pattern for Halloween embroidery! Go to Tricia’s blog to download the art.
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