Creative Breathing shares the pattern and instructions to create this adorable owl. See the tute.… Read More ...
Win ‘Orange Blossom’
You could win a copy of Janelle Wind‘s new pattern, Orange Blossom, which features patchwork and applique in a citrus-y table runner. Go to her blog post for the entry rules. Contest ends August 1.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Plastic Canvas glasses case
Jenny Henry gives us step-by-step instructions for creating this needlepoint glasses case that uses one of my all-time favorite media: plastic canvas! Go to her tute.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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Make a bag to store your lids
If you do home canning or you know someone who does, then you know the jar-lid rings tend to proliferate and are hard to keep organized. Laura Bray came up with a smart and cute solution: This little drawstring bag … Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Penguin baby
Amy of LucyKate Crafts winds up her series of patterns and tutorials for penguin dolls with this precious baby. Go to her blog post to learn how to make him. And browse back through her posts to find out … Read More ...
Tutorials: Felt Christmas ornaments
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads is celebrating Christmas in July with tutorials for two adorable felt-applique ornaments. Stitch them now to get a jump on the season. See her tutes.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Crazy-quilted journal cover
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) shares the pattern and central design for a crazy-quilted journal cover, and she explains the process step by step. Her next tutorial will introduce seam treatments and explain how to finish the journal cover. What a great … Read More ...
Stitch along in July
Pam Pederson (aka Kittykill) is hosting this month’s stitch-along on Feeling Stitchy with several adorable vintage patterns for your stitching pleasure. You can join the group or just stitch on your own. Either way, the patterns are free. See Pam’s … Read More ...
Free patriotic pattern
Just in time for Independence Day in the USA, here’s a patriotic doodle for your embroidery pleasure, thanks to Primitives by the Light of the Moon. Go to her blog post to get the design.
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New: Kitschy Digitals
Kitschy Digitals is celebrating this week’s grand opening with an awesome sale. This new site is “a one-stop online shopping experience for all things Creative + Digital,” including needlework patterns by some of our faves such as Mollie Johanson of … Read More ...
Get “Poncetto Lace” in English
Jeanine of Italian Needlework blog shares the news that Poncetto Lace by Theresa Rizzi is now available free from the Smithsonian’s internet archive. This little instruction book, published in 1917, may be the only manual ever created in English for … Read More ...
Free embroidery patterns
Hand embroidery is a timeless art form that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries. Not only is it a fun and creative hobby, but it’s also a great way to unwind after a long day. Whether … Read More ...
Floresita shares the wealth
I’m sure you already know Floresita from her posts on the Feeling Stitchy blog or her own Things I’ve Made blog. But did you know she has a whole blog devoted to vintage embroidery transfers? She says,
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Make and wear a pretty posie
I adore the tiny felt corsages created by Viv of Hen’s Teeth. So I’m really excited that she’s now produced a pattern we can use to make them ourselves. So far, the pattern is available only in hard copy from … Read More ...
Get the latest Stitch & Thimble
The latest edition of Kelly Fletcher‘s pattern zine, The Stitch & Thimble, is available now from her online shop. She says,
… Read More ...The eighth edition features a bullion and knot bloom project, a contemporary doorstop, a hot water bottle cover