You don’t need expert drawing skills to render a great original embroidery design. kootoyoo shows us how to turn any photo into a pattern. See the tute.
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You don’t need expert drawing skills to render a great original embroidery design. kootoyoo shows us how to turn any photo into a pattern. See the tute.
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You have probably already figured out that I love the hand-stitched greeting-card designs by Marie of Make and Takes blog. Every time she posts a new one, I run over here and link it! Now she has put together a … Read More ...
This freebie from Connie G. Barwick (editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog) made me throw up my hands and shout. At last…a bookmark for those of us who celebrate our questionable taste in recreational reading!! I’ll be making quite a … Read More ...
I hit the I Can Has Cheezburger site first thing every morning to get myself going in a good mood. If you, too, are a LOLcat lover, then the latest design from Urban Threads will knock your socks off! Get … Read More ...
Reader Alexa alerted us to a new source of machine-embroidery designs, Embroidershoppe.com. She says the site has “the most beautiful embroidery designs thinkable.” I have to agree: They’re stunning. The rose cupcake shown here is a freebie! Get the … Read More ...
It’s time for pattern #3 from the 2009 Stitchers Angel Project. May Britt designed the Sweet Memories Notebook Cover. Don’t you love it! Go get the pattern.
… Read More ...Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her patterns for two fall-leaf appliques. Get the maple leaf. Get the oak leaf.
… Read More ...Alexandrina of Matrioshka Biscornu blog is sharing her original pattern for an oak leaf and acorn — so timely for the northern hemisphere! She says, “Try to use my new pattern for scissor fobs or hangers.” Get the chart.… Read More ...
The chart for this primitive cross-stitch is free from Heidi of All My Scattering Moments. Sweet! Get the chart.
… Read More ...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 ...
Here’s a treat from Jenny Hart, just in time for your weekend stitching pleasure. Get the free pattern from Sublime Stitching.
… Read More ...I’m a cat lover, so I’m thrilled that kitty patterns are so popular today! This vintage flowery kitty design is free (for your personal use) from Primrose Design. Get the pattern.
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The pattern for this adorable embroidered Kokeshi softie is free for your personal use from Melly & Me blog. Even if you’re not interested in sewing a doll, the embroidered image would be great for so many projects. Get the … Read More ...
The chart for this sweet kitty is free for your personal use from French blog le chat qui baille. Get the PDF file.
Many thanks to le blog friendstitch for this great link!
… Read More ...Yesterday’s guest artist for Hand Sewing Month on Sew, Mama, Sew! was blog queen Alicia Paulson of Posie Gets Cozy. Alicia is sharing her original Queen Anne’s Lace embroidery pattern. Awesome! I can think of lots of places this … Read More ...