Innovative needletatter TotusMel has a holiday gift for you: She is sharing her original pattern for this slave bracelet! (For personal use only, please.) Grab it and tat it!… Read More ...
Last-minute help from Cheryl Fall
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, offers this assistance:
… Read More ...We can all use a little last-minute inspiration for handmade gifts. The inspiration for this project came from a grove of trees outside of Spokane, Washington.
It’s quick-to-stitch as
A Curated Collection of Free Christmas Embroidery Patterns
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Free chart: Torah needlepoint
Reader Annette Berlin alerted us to a lovely Torah needlepoint design on Craftstew that is especially appropos as Hanukkah is being celebrated around the world. Craftstew says,
… Read More ...What is a Torah? Imagine a bible, handwritten on cowskin parchment, and rolled
Fanciful, free designs from France
Catherine Lannez of Fils, aiguilles et chamallows has a special affection for donkeys, which has inspired her to create a whole series of embroidery designs featuring her favorite animal. Only a few of the variations are shown here. Browse her … Read More ...
Free design from Di van Niekerk
Di van Niekerk is sharing the second in her series of free hydrangea designs. Yea! You can print the image on fabric and embellish it with ribbons, beads, and embroidery. Or you can print it on paper. Wouldn’t it be … Read More ...
Holiday goodies from Orna Willis
Run over to Orna Willis‘ blog right now and get in on the seasonal goodness!
You could win a complete kit from Dimensions of her Classic design (shown here). The kit contains the threads, ribbon, canvas, beads, needle and … Read More ...
Join Needleprint’s new-year SAL
Needleprint blog has issued this invitation:
… Read More ...Join the SAL for Steve Rousseau’s fabulous Quaker Cushion in the New Year. Your Head Girl is Mónica María López Godinoll who is wonderful in at least 3 languages – English, French and Spanish.
Free Hand Embroidery Patterns for All Skill Levels
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 ...
Free patterns and charts: New Year
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Now open: Happy Threads online shop
I’ve been loving the free cross-stitch and needlepoint patterns from Happy Threads. So I was thrilled to hear that Charlie, the designer behind the Happy Threads name, has opened an online chart shop. She says,
… Read More ...The Shop profiles
Free Christmas Needlework Patterns for Gifts and Décor
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted beaded mini-cross necklace
TATBit Tats is sharing her original pattern for this beaded necklace that is perfect for someone on your Christmas list. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern … Read More ...
Tutorial: Dapper Bird Tree Ornament
Urban Threads blog shows us the ins and outs of creating the Dapper Bird Ornament. I’d love to see a whole flock of these roosting in my Christmas tree! You, too? Then go see the tute.
Looking for more … Read More ...