Here’s an awesome book I’d love to get my hands on: The Best of Kooler Design Studio
from Leisure Arts Publications. Amazon.com says,
… Read More ...In 1985 Kooler Design Studio set up shop in the Diablo Valley of California. Over the
New designs from JMD
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has released a new trio of hand-embroidery designs in the style of medieval woodcuts. Charming. Janet says it uses only two basic stitches, so it’s a great project for beginners. See all of the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Gingerbread girl ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting has started a series of tutorials for simple, stash-busting Christmas ornaments. First up is this sweet felt gingerbread girl. Great for a gift, as a gift tie-on, or for your own tree. See the … 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 ...
Make some elves and mushrooms
Creative Breathing shares her pattern and technique for creating these tiny felt-and-embroidery figures. She added hangers to hers so they can be used as ornaments. Wonderful! See the tute.… Read More ...
September SAL at feeling stitchy
It’s time for a new stitchalong at feeling stitchy. This month’s sweet design, Hallowe’en Trio by Cathy Gaubert, is available now. Go to the blog post to download the pattern and get in on the fun.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Easy applique
Sara of the split stitch has put together an excellent twofer. Her tutorial not only explains how to make this sweet appliqued door hanger but also teaches how to use applique templates. Check out the tute.… Read More ...
Free needlepoint charts
Recent tatting tutes
Free charts: Bookmarks
Free cross-stitch charts
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 ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Tutorial: An embroidered GO! Baby pillow
What happens when Accuquilt sends Nicole a GO! Baby fabric cutter to try out? We get a rockin tutorial for cutting and piecing a precious patchwork, embroidering it with an adorable Follow the White Bunny hedgehog image, and assembling … Read More ...
New cross-stitch alphabet
This new free alphabet from Brodyzen Créations includes separate charts for the border and for each of the letters so you can combine them as you wish. It’s not a series of posts–you can download the whole alphabet now. Go … Read More ...