See For the Love of Smocking for hand-smocked children’s garments that are almost too pretty to wear.… Read More ...

Pokey Bolton, editor of Quilting Arts magazine and Quilting Arts Gifts, is sharing a free pattern and tutorial for a Stamped, Stenciled & Screened Wholecloth Christmas Tree Skirt. Delicious, and so generous. Thank you, Pokey! And thanks … Read More ...

Maria Lavigina of Isreal took first place in the 2008 Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery. The Hand & Lock blog post says, “Maria presented an evening gown styled with a decorative belt, highly embellished with different embroidery techniques. The … Read More ...

Pimp Stitcher Lauren Brandy released two new (and very girly) pattern sets this week: Accessories and Tea for Two (shown here). Find out more.… Read More ...

Fiber-arts innovator Sara Lechner has a new book coming out in October. Faces, Sara says in her blog, “is a gallery book with 144 pages of pictures of my work…You can already preorder it at the publishing company (MARO … Read More ...

Marilee Rockley‘s new book, Boutique Tatting, is available now from her blog (Yarnplayer Arts) and her Etsy shop (Yarnplayer.Etsy.com). Marilee says the book, which is intended “for people who already know the basics of shuttle … Read More ...

Nicki of Nicki Lee’s RavioLee Dreams found a piece of a quilt at a yard sale and upcycled it into these swank Christmas ornaments. Embellished with beads, threads, ribbon, and bits of her hand-dyed lace, they have become keepsake treasures. … Read More ...

Donna of By the Bay Needleart has posted a “Christmas gift for all stitchers” – a beautiful chart of Christmas greetings, free for personal use. Get the chart.

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...

Wendy Sloneker of CraftStylish has posted a great tutorial for making fabric envelopes. I love the fact that, for one model, she recycled the usable parts of a worn-out quilt, giving it yet another lease on life. Wouldn’t these envelopes … Read More ...

Tanya Marie Anderson, aka The Sampler Girl, is offering two free cross-stitch charts on her blog, At the Honeysuckle Tree. Tanya says, “So in the spirit of the election, here is a free chart for both sides. … Read More ...

Janet Granger Designs of the UK has a new line of Christmas-stocking kits for miniature needlepoint. I dare you to resist them! Each kit comes with “a piece of silk gauze, Rayon silk thread, a colour block chart, detailed instructions … Read More ...

This week’s free cross-stitch chart at The Chart Shop of Cross-stitching.com is this adorable bunny (by Jenny Barton), munching on harvest corn. Get the pattern.… Read More ...

Alicia Paulson of Posie Gets Cozy fame is putting together a few Christmas ornament kits for her fans. Considering the popularity of the felt-applique revival on Etsy and other venues, Posie’s kits are bound to sell out in a flash. … Read More ...

Amy Cluck – one of Pimp Stitch‘s fab designers – just released two new embroidery-pattern sets. The Caffeinated Collection includes three yummy and popular beverages. The Breakfast Club is…well, delicious! Check them out.… Read More ...