Last year, Alicia of Posie Gets Cozy had unexpected success with her felt Christmas ornament kits. (Remember the adorable ice skates?) So this year, she’s getting an early start, which will help us all avoid that last-minute gift-making … Read More ...
Blog for the Hand Embroidery Network
Do you have an embroidery technique or idea that needs to be shared? Do you have secret fantasies about writing articles for a blog that has hundreds of needleworker readers? Here’s your shot: The Hand Embroidery Network is looking for … Read More ...
Watch kittyzilla’s Watchmen
kittyzilla is crafting the Watchmen again — this time in felt applique. Yes! See her post for more.… Read More ...
Free chart: French friendship sampler
The chart for this sweet friendship sampler ornament is free for your personal use from Val’ en Croix blog. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Free charts: Tiny village
Please excuse me. I’m sure you could hear me squealing with delight all the way at your house!
Remember the tiny cross-stitched aquarium I showed you on Friday? I found the pattern!! What’s more, designer Frimousse shares with us … Read More ...
Interview: Bascom Hogue
I heart Bascom Hogue‘s work with a capital H. So I really enjoyed the brief interview of Bascom on Faster kittykill. I think you will, too. See the post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Turkish stitching
Misafir (Ruth) Geldi of Crafting Istanbul has posted photos of a Turkish arts and crafts exhibition she attended in June. You’ll want to see this marvelous stitchery. Ruth says,
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Tutorial: Ruched ribbon flower
Learn how to make this versatile ruched ribbon flower from Nikki, In Stitches. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free cross-stitch chart: Postcard girl
Oh. My. Goodness.
This lovely image from an antique postcard has been charted for cross-stitch and is offered free for your personal use on mes petits bricolages et mes chats. If you stitch up this design, I would love … Read More ...
Free chart: Vive l’automne
Welcome fall the French way with this charming chart from Les Fils d’Helene blog. The design is free for your personal use! Get the chart.… Read More ...
Orbs to Boobie Balls. Who’s in?
Tammy Gilley created these funtastic colorful orbs for this year’s Artfiberfest. Just looking at them makes me so happy. But as I studied them again today, it dawned on me: We should adapt this design to be used somehow with … Read More ...
Try knitting yarns for needlepoint
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint points out that some knitting yarns are well suited to needlepoint and are a deliciously economical option, since the yardage of knitting skeins is far greater than the yardage of stitching skeins. Let Janet … Read More ...
Tutorial: Beaded stockings
Get the high-end, trendy look so popular recently on the runways — at thrift-store prices. Bead your own lace stockings! Park & Cube tells you how. See the tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Amy Adams
This kingfisher by Amy Adams makes me sing. See more of Amy’s work on her LucyKate Crafts blog.… Read More ...
Do’s and don’ts of bargello
Make it easy on yourself. Follow the excellent Do’s and Don’ts on Bargello Needlepoint blog.… Read More ...