Ok,  I can’t tell you anything about him as the only info I have is from his blog and you can read that much yourself.

So why am I blogging about “the bent needle blog” because it’s a cross-stitch blog … Read More ...

Well who doesn’t like a sale and especially one that’s offering upto 50% off items.

Here is a collection of online stores that are currently offering 50% off Kit’s and the like.

If your looking at picking up a bargain … Read More ...

16th November 2007 – 18th November 2007
Stitch & Creative Crafts Show – Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster
Join the exhibitors at this great show to talk about all things stitch related from cross-stitch and tapestry to ribboncraft. To learn more go … Read More ...

Christmas cards are exchanged, hung on strings, card holders, trees and displayed on bench tops around the world so why shouldn’t we make them just that little bit nicer than a cardboard mass produced card.

Cross-stitch cards are fun … Read More ...

johnsoncrafts.co.uk is giving a free mini kit with every order while stocks last.… Read More ...

I must admit I was not aware of this show until one of my readers asked me about it. The information is a little vague and the site design isn’t exactly doing it justice but it’s the needlework content that … Read More ...

Hello Cowgirl, need a new belt buckle? then how about a needlework buckle kit.

They are around $70 for each kit, making them quite expensive if you just want to play, but they really are beautiful and a great … Read More ...

Dancingvioletdesigns.com has some free Christmas Designs that are worth a mention as they are firstly free, and secondly great little projects that won’t take up much time.

Christmas Tree Ornament

Round Ornament 1707

Round Ornament 1708

Nativity Figure

Looking for … Read More ...

Joanne Hubble from the Cat’s whiskers design studio and Jo mason from Dinky dyes threads have teamed together to bring you this holiday collection. perfect for special gifts , stocking fillers or family keepsakes.

For a list of stockists check … Read More ...

Cindy Valentine has organized a new retreat in New Orleans here is their press release about the event.
THE FACTS
WHAT: This will be more of a “retreat” format and less of a formal workshop, however there will be
classes … Read More ...

Abbie in Stitches is written by Cynthia Cotten and illustrated by Beth Peck. RRP $12.50 ISBN 0374300046

This story was brought to my attention by a loving grandma (Joyce) who purchased this book for her young grand-daughter. The basic story … Read More ...

Little House Needleworks has released its September designs by Diane Williams.

Prairie Sampler – Night has fallen on the little log home. Stitched in Belle Soie from Crescent Colours you will need the following to complete the design as shown: … Read More ...

 Hoffman distributing has released it’s latest designs for punch needle.

The September designs have been released including some very cute halloween projects.

Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...

Thanks to Craftbits.com Craft Competitions and Photojewelrymaking.com you have the chance to win This traditional gift set which includes the most versatile and popular scissors and shears in the World Famous Gingher line – the 4 inch Classic Embroidery Scissors … Read More ...