DJ of Prick and Stitch Is My Craft announces that the new Pinbroidery online shop is open, and the first six patterns – inspired by the work of William Morris – are available for purchase. See DJ’s blog for more … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted rose
This gorgeous tatted rose is the original design of Linda Davies (aka Tattyhead). She’s sharing the pattern via an on-line tatting group and by e-mail. Get the details.… Read More ...
Free pattern: “Budgie Love”
Lazy May is sharing her pattern for these sweet love birds. With a wedding coming up at my house in two weeks, I’m going to have to stitch this one! Get the pattern.
Many thanks to floresita of feeling … Read More ...
Free patterns: Candy-bar wrappers
SWAKembroidery.com says,
… Read More ...Is there someone you know who could use a little bounce in their step? I’m sure you can think of many. How about giving them a small token of your “I’m thinking of you” spirit and embroidering a
Free chart: Happy chick
Here’s a great idea from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com.
… Read More ...Add a crafty twist to this year’s Easter treat with a cute little chick decoration. Turn into a card, or stitch on plastic canvas to use as a gorgeous cake
New work from Karen Ruane
I read Karen Ruane‘s Contemporary Embroidery blog every day. Her work is utterly original and unfailingly beautiful. Take a look at her latest WIP, which incorporates layered embroidery and smocking on silk. I can’t wait to see the finished … Read More ...
It’s useless. You’ll love it.
Dragon My Needle is sponsoring the Totally Useless Stitchalong. You’ll crack up when you read about it, but you’ll want to join in! Get the details.
And many thanks to Patty of Pip Stitch for the heads-up!… Read More ...
How to save your canvas
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint walks us through making an invisible repair to a small hole in an unstitched canvas. This is a must-have skill! Get the details.… Read More ...
Flower-and-butterfly embroidery
Tricia-Rennea says this sweet, new design “can be used for embroidery, coloring, as a template for an applique, whatever you desire.” Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Robot love
Sibling Craftery is churning out doodles that are perfect for hand-embroidery. Take these robots, for example. Really – take them. They’re free from the blog.… Read More ...
Free leather-thimble pattern
Linda S of Fabric Follies Two has been experimenting with making leather thimbles. She’s come up with an original design that looks promising – easy to make, sturdy, and comfortable. Nice work. Get the details.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Pillowcase nosegays
floresita of Vintage Transfer Finds blog offers this free hand-embroidery pattern to make your pillowcases frouffier. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Whooooo wants a free pattern?
CC of Suestreehouse blog is sharing this vintage owl pattern for hand emboirdery. Too sweet! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Spring florals
Tangarang is sharing these irresistable hand-embroidery patterns. She says, “I wanted to do something with a little bit of 1920s flair, but soft and springy to add to the edge of pillowcases.” Beautiful. Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Easter cupcake pattern
Tricia-Rennea‘s Easter cupcake would make a delicious little bit of stitchery! Get the image.… Read More ...