Oh, my goodness. These tiny blackberries were appliqued, stuffed, and then embroidered by Sandra of Sandra’s Snippets. And she managed this amazing precision and artistry while recovering from eye surgery! Truly inspirational needlework. See more.… Read More ...

Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog is sharing this beautiful pattern for a needlelace egg.  She also links to instructions for working needlelace, for those of us who are new or need a brush-up. Get the pattern and see … Read More ...

When I first saw this tiny cross-stitch motif, I couldn’t help squealing aloud a little. Several wee ones in my family will be getting gifts embellished with rows of this sweetie! The design is by sarajessica of Cross Me Not… Read More ...

This week’s stitch tutorial at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is the Hungarian stitch. The blog says, “Advantages to the Hungarian stitch include the ease with which the stitch can be learned and the speed with which it can be executed.” See the … Read More ...

One of Chichiboulie Gretchen‘s characters, Hermione Hedgehog, has the holiday spirit! Use the free (for personal use) pattern to stitch her up for the hedgehog lover in your life.… Read More ...

Heather of Blue Bird Studio blog is sharing these adorable, original hand-embroidery patterns for your personal use. What a treat! Get the patterns.

Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for the hook-up.… Read More ...

Here’s a gift any little girl or beginning cross-stitcher will love. Miss Woolly’s Mini Cross-Stitch kit by Eliza Edwards has everything you need to get started: 6 small pieces of Aida cloth, 6 skeins of embroidery floss, 2 needles, and … Read More ...

If you’re interested in trying temari, you have to start by wrapping and marking a mari – the ball on which the decorative threads are wrapped. Jane of World Embroideries shows us her technique step by step. See the tute… Read More ...

Darwin Day may have gone by virtually unnoticed on February 12. But, really, it’s an occasion that can be celebrated year-round. Use the free pattern available from Coyote Craft to stitch your own tribute. Get the pattern.… Read More ...

Andy of Sewforless.com is touting a new product: Never Mark embroidery-machine hoops. He says,

The secret behind the magic is an ancient (and recent) material which has proven to be effective for many different things… Wood! Wooden hoops provide a

A strip of felt, a bit of felty applique, some embroidery, and……poof! You have a bracelet that will delight your kiddo! See the tutorial by Lisa on 5 Orange Potatoes.… Read More ...

Lin Moon of Purple Fan blog takes us step by step through using raised cup stitch to create a dimensional flower. Beautiful. See the tute.… Read More ...

Mary Ray of CraftStylish teaches us how to create appliqued buttonholes. She says, “These appliquéd buttonholes…are fun and easy and may just be the perfect alternative when your buttonhole-making skills aren’t up to par or the ones your machine turns … Read More ...