I’m fascinated by this project that Becky Stern found in Craftzine.com‘s flickr pool. Contributor NewandDifferent is embroidering on wood! I’m not brave enough to attempt needlework on hardwood. But you may find me hanging around the model-airplane section of … Read More ...

Wow. Look what Rachel of Cornflower Blue Studio is doing with French knots! You can see more of her work. Just go to the blog. And click on the images to see close-ups.… Read More ...

These felt bon-bon rings are a hand-stitcher’s dream. They work up quickly and can be personalized in infinite ways. Start stitching now for end-of-year teacher gifts or party favors. See the tutorial on Julie Collings‘ blog, the adventures of … Read More ...

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this design, Woodcut Rose, for your personal use. The chart is suitable for needlepoint or cross-stitch. Janet says, “It’s small, about 40 stitches by 50 stitches, so it’s small enough to make … Read More ...

Each time Megan Ileana posts new work of embroidered art, I get excited all over again. Go see the latest uploads on her blog, Threadbare, and be inspired.… Read More ...

Look what you can get on Pimp Stitch! The stitching divas are sharing this adorable Love Bugs pattern for hand embroidery. Go get it.… Read More ...

Colleen of CraftPad shares this idea for getting your little one started in stitching. She slipped a piece of loose-woven jute into a large embroidery hoop and gave it to her young daughter with some bright flosses, plastic embroidery needles, … Read More ...

This beautiful vintage embroidery pattern is free from Claudia of Stitchado Handmade. Claudia has declared May to be her “embloggery month,” and she plans to post a vintage pattern each day with a big giveaway at the end of … Read More ...

LollyChops has declared Cupcake Week! Among her many celebratory items are three sets of cupcake embroidery patterns. Too yummy! Get the free patterns.… Read More ...

Check the Bargello Needlepoint blog for an excellent reference list. The do’s and don’ts apply equally well to almost any needlepoint project. See the post.… Read More ...

If you missed this little stitching duckie on doe-c-doe last week, you can still get the free pattern.… Read More ...

Tanya (aka The Sampler Girl) has re-released her Virtue sampler, which features a vintage 1823 verse. Lovely. Find out more from At the Honeysuckle Tree blog.… Read More ...

These hand-embroidered felt booties are so sweet, they almost gave me tears. They’re the work of Amy Munson’s mom, and Amy is featuring them on her blog, In the Fold. Go to the blog for close-up views of … Read More ...