There’s a huge list of free Harry-Potter-related needlework patterns at The Leaky Cauldron. See the list; get the patterns.
Many thanks to Connie of About.com’s cross-stitch blog for pointing out this link.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Matryoshkas
Don’t miss these adorable matryoshka dolls! The hand-embroidery pattern is free from Blue Bird Studio. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Arrrrrrrrrrrr…free patterns!
Kira Franz-Knight of Tangarang blog is sharing her original pirate-inspired hand-embroidery patterns. She says, “Try these stitched onto toddler tee-shirts or use as iron-on transfers for canvas loot bags for a Pirate Party!” Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Free chart: Easter hatchling
Here’s another adorable chick from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Designed by Sharon Welch, this little hatchling would be perfect for plastic canvas. Get the chart.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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More lessons from TotusMel
Pamela Quevedo (aka TotusMel) has posted another tatting tutorial on Instructables. This time, she has kicked it up a notch from beginner level. She says,
… Read More ...This necklace will help you learn split rings, josephine knots and clovers to
Inspiration: Penny Nickels
Over on feeling stitchy blog, Carina has done a rockin interview of embroidery artist Penny Nickels. You’ll love it. Go see.… Read More ...
How to stiffen beaded stars
If you’ve fiddled with flat beadwork, such as these star ornaments by Jane of World Embroideries, then you know there’s a problem when you try to hang them up. They sag. Gravity grabs ahold of the beads, and your … Read More ...
Guidelines for “randomness”
Janet Perry offers guidelines for producing a random-seeming, scrap-bag project. Follow her rules, and you could make something as beautiful as Janet’s daffodil-inspired bargello. See the post.… Read More ...
Tip: Best thread length
Q: What’s the best thread length to use when stitching bargello? A: It depends. Bargello Needlepoint blog explains what you must consider and suggests some rules of thumb. See the post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Sarah Whittle
Sarah Whittle calls this delightful piece “a hand embroidery of a moth — it is chomping its way through the fabric to create buttonhole cut-work holes.” Brilliant! See the post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tiny banners
Nicole of Astulabee blog is sharing a tutorial for teeny-tiny embroidered banners. My drab cubicle totally needs some of these! So cute. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Spring Garden Corner
This sweet corner pattern – perfect for hand-embroidery on a tea towel – is a gift from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog. Mary’s also sharing ideas for colors and stitches that would look great with this design. Get … Read More ...
Tutorial: Appliqued Honey Bunny
Kellie of Don’t Look Now blog has posted part 1 of the tutorial for her precious Honey Bunny applique. See the tute.… Read More ...
Two-color diagrams from Barbara Bergsten
… Read More ...I have moved all my two color, two step Barbara Bergsten Designs Stitch Diagrams to my website. If you click on a thumbnail picture you will get a larger diagram that you can print. Hope they help
Bargello and Roses from Laura J. Perin
Laura J. Perin has come up with a beautiful combination of bargello and dimensional stitches! I’m thinking the color combo and theme would make a perfect handmade baby gift. Laura says the pattern is available on her web site. Sadly, … Read More ...