Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares stitching suggestions and thread choices for making this gorgeous mini stocking. Go to her blog post for the details.… Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
Ginkgo pattern from Yarnplayer
Marilee Rockley of Yarnplayer’s Tatting created this gorgeous ginkgo leaf pattern. It has both plain and beaded variations. She says,
… Read More ...I consider it an advanced level pattern, mostly because of the folded rings and the Catherine Wheel joins. But, actually
Pattern and tutorial: Star ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares another Stashbustin’ Ornament: a folk-art star. Go to her post for the pattern and tute.… Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Circus Monkey
Oh, the cuteness! If you need some cute, Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern and tutorial for creating this Circus Monkey felt sculpture. Go to her post.… Read More ...
Brilliant: Holiday pillow shams
Claire Joyce-Johnson shares a tutorial on Craftzine.com for creating appliqued Halloween pillow covers. Use these removable shams to spice up your decor for the holiday, then tuck them away for next year. Brilliant! Now I want a set of shams … Read More ...
Tutorial: Angel face ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares a new Stashbustin’ Ornament in her weekly series–a sweet and easy angel face. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.… Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Skull bookmarks
Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her pattern and brief instructions for creating these spooky bookmarks from scraps of felt and ribbon. Wouldn’t these make great additions to Halloween treat bags. See her tute.
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Pattern and tutorial: Choir boy
Your Christmas decorations should include a sweet-as-sugar choir boy. Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern and instructions for making this one. Go to her tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out … Read More ...
Make a Christmas hoop
Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her pattern for this sweet Christmas applique, perfect for your holiday decor or as a gift. Go to her post.
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UT sale on steampunk designs
Here’s an awesome tidbit of news from Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More ...We collaborated with fantastic local design duo KMKostumes to create the embroidered steampunk gown you see here, showcasing lots of the Clockwork Natura embroidery designs. It’s been written up in
Penny picks the winners
Penny Nickels celebrated her inclusion in Jamie Chalmer’s PUSH Stitchery by sponsoring an embroidery contest. Entrants could submit one stitched work, which had to be accompanied by an essay explaining why their art is awesome. Entries were judged solely on … Read More ...
Free pattern and tute: Gingerbread family
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares another Stashbustin’ Ornaments pattern and tutorial. Your tree needs a gingerbread family! Go to Troublet’s post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Tat-trimmed hair clip
Heather of Tatted Treasures shares her pattern for a sweet hairclip with tatted trim. If you’re a beginning tatter, this may be the perfect project for you! Go to the blog post for details.… Read More ...
Free Thanksgiving embroidery patterns
Check out DMC Thread’s Blog for a round-up of Thanksgiving-themed embroidery patterns from around the interwebz. Go to the blog post.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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