The weekly giveaway at Bee Square blog is this pack of 18 4-inch squares of new Japanese fabrics. Go to the blog to enter.… Read More ...
Free chart: Stitch a burger
I’m dying to stitch this Heavenly Hamburger designed by Maria Diaz. You want to stitch it, too, don’t you? Luckily, the chart is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com. Yea! Get the chart.… Read More ...
Free chicken scratch embroidery pattern
Muddlepud has created some chicken scratch designs, and she’s giving them away! She says, “I’ve decided to encourage others in Blogland to craft so that I might live vicariously through them. Stitchers, I give you … my original Chicken Scratch … Read More ...
Giveaway from Bee Square blog
This week’s giveaway at Bee Square blog is a half-yard of Flower Dot by Lecien. Delicious! Go to the blog to enter before February 23.… Read More ...
Hand-stitching patterns…free free free!
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and … Read More ...
Test your needlework vocabulary
Carol Leather of Needlework Tips & Techniques has a fun challenge for you. She’s posted a needlework crossword puzzle! She says, “All the clues lead to answers that are either the names of stitches or a fabric that you can … Read More ...
Happy anniversary, Heirloom Artisan Expos
Congratulations to Kim Signori and Debbie Boren, who are beginning their second year of Heirloom Artisan Expos! Here’s what makes their shows unique:
… Read More ...Many arts and crafts shows have made a bad name for Artisans and Crafters by claiming
Janet Granger says Oops!
Here’s a note from Janet Granger of Dollhouse Embroidery Kits:
… Read More ...I have just noticed that there has been a weird glitch on my website for miniature needlepoint, which has been affecting some of the prices. For instance, some of
Get your stitch on
Learn it on the web:
(1) Framed stem stitch by Barbara Bergsten
(2) Stretching pearl purl by Mary Corbet
(3) Ceylon stitch by Deepa Balagopal
(4) Floral seam treatment by Shawkl
(5) Framed mosaic stitch by Barbara Bergsten
(6) Hemstitch … Read More ...
More free quilt patterns
This week, quilting enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat. A variety of new quilt patterns have been released, ranging from traditional to modern designs. Quilters of all skill levels will find something to love, whether it’s a … Read More ...
Quilt patterns…free free free!
This week, quilting enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat. A variety of new quilt patterns have been released, ranging from traditional to modern designs. Quilters of all skill levels will find something to love, whether it’s … Read More ...
Free patterns – lots of ’em!
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Giveaways galore
Tutorial: Pieced circles
Piecing the continuous curve of a circle is a classically difficult quilting maneuver. Dioramarama has conquered it and is sharing her secrets. Her tutorial relies heavily on Pieced Curves So Simple by Dale Fleming and Dale’s online tutorial. Dioramarama … Read More ...
Review: Quilting Arts comes to your TV
Interweave, the publisher that brings you Quilting Arts magazine, has brought editor Pokey Bolton and quilt-art innovations to the television screen. Season 2 (series 200) of Quilting Arts TV is now running in many areas. But suppose it’s not available … Read More ...
