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
Free embroidery design: Little Home Planet
Laura of Mason Bee has introduced a new series of free embroidery designs with this precious pattern, Little Home Planet. She says,
… Read More ...This is the first, in what will become a series of free embroidery designs for anyone to use
New: “Dorky” patterns
Kim of A Dork with a Needle has opened a pattern shop! Get the details from her blog post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Boxed Heart
Get this beautiful free needlepoint design by Michael Boren and Carole Lake of Stitchplay Designs.
And many thanks to Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint for pointing out this excellent freebie.… Read More ...
Free pattern: “Holiday Ribbons” needlepoint stocking
Now is the perfect time to tackle your stitching for the next winter holiday season. And Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has an awesome project for you. She’s sharing the pattern for this mantle-size needlepoint stocking and walking through … Read More ...
Where to find free embroidery patterns
Kim of A Dork with a Needle shares a roundup of sites that offer free copies of vintage embroidery patterns, including some of our faves such as doe-c-doe and Faster, Kittykill! Blog! Blog! Check it out.
Looking for more … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidered soothing eye mask
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us step-by-step how to create a comforting eye mask as a treat for Mom on her special day. (Maybe you should make two and keep one!) Simple construction and materials, great gifty impact! Go to … Read More ...
Free design: Fiesta kitty
Here’s a treat from Urban Threads. The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More ...This adorable maraca-shakin’, sombrero-wearin’ kitty is FREE! This design is available in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats, free though May 13. Get your design here!
Free pattern: Mini Mystery #8
Laura is sharing another pretty Mini Mystery needlepoint design over on her Two-Handed Stitcher blog. Go grab the pattern.… Read More ...
The Plastic Canvas Dr Who Tardis is in your bathroom
Jen of Knitolution Designs has designed a Tardis tissue-box cover…and she’s sharing the pattern! A dream come true for us nerdy Dr.-Who-and-plastic-canvas lovers. If you want to get your nerd on, too, go to the blog post for the link … Read More ...
free hand-embroidery patterns
To say I’m behind in posting links to free patterns is an understatement! Enjoy these designs dating back to the first of the year.
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted bookmark
The pattern for this pretty clover bookmark designed by Esther Leavitt is free from Craftown.com. Go to the post.
Pattern and tutorial: Monster cupcake
I’m loving this month’s stitch-along pattern at Feeling Stitchy. Chelsea of Love and a Sandwich shares her original pattern and shows us how to applique and embroider her rockin monster cupcake. Check out the tute and join in the fun.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt Easter finger puppets
Here’s a great project to stitch with your kids as Easter approaches! Molly of Wild Olive reshares her tutorial for eggy felt finger puppets. Go to her post.
Check out these other finger puppet articles we wrote or buy … Read More ...