Beate Knappe‘s new brooches combine felting and embroidery in a fresh, new, funky way. Love them. See more photos on Beate’s blog.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Split stitch
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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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.
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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 ...