(1) Bonne Année from Les petites croix de Symiote
(2) 2010 from Les petits bonheurs de Miss T (The blog post offers five variations of this design.)
(3) Bonne Annee from Les chroniques de Frimousse… Read More ...
Free chart: Eat Pie
This adorable holiday stitchery is called Eat Pie. (Ms. Turkey appears to be encouraging us to indulge in pie rather than Thanksgiving poultry!) The chart is free from VeeandCo Cross Stitch Designs. Get the chart.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts
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: Christmas
Free patterns: Needlepunch ornaments
WoooHOOO! Needlepunch Christmas ornaments! And the patterns are free from the Better Homes and Gardens web site. Get the supply list, instructions, and patterns.
Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for pointing out this find.
Looking for more Punch Needle … Read More ...
Free charts from xcrossxthisx
When xcrossxthisx isn’t doing homework, she’s busy creating controversial cross-stitch charts. If you’re enjoying the trend toward in-your-face embroidered slogans, you will so love xcrossxthisx. Beware: Many of her images are NSFW. Get the pattern shown. Click through her … Read More ...
Free pattern: Magen David Kippah
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor for About.com, is sharing the pattern for her Magen David Kippah (or yarmulke). There’s still time to stitch one up for someone you love before Hanukkah. Cheryl says, “The kippah is stitched … Read More ...
Free charts: Sajou 186
les Passe-Temps de Flo is sharing a scan of the vintage Sajou booklet 186. This issue contains cross-stitch charts for lovely, dense patterns and images such as those shown above — no alphabets in this one. Get the PDF file… Read More ...
Stitch a tic-tac-toe game
Mollie of Wild Olive continues her Things to Do with Embroidery series with this great project. Using her free pattern, you can create this adorable tic-tac-toe game board with playing pieces from one 9″ x 12″ sheet of felt. Wouldn’t … Read More ...
Just TRY to keep up with Janet Perry
Janet Perry (of Nuts About Needlepoint and All About Needlepoint) is rockin and rollin so hard, I can barely absorb all her new doings.
First, she’s got three new eProjects ready for sale: Maple Leaf Rag, Bath Mosaic, and … Read More ...
New patterns from Cross Me Not
Sarajessica of Cross Me Not is back from a brief hiatus, and she’s cranking out cross-stitch charts like crazy! Here are some new ones:
(left) It’s Mario time!
(right) Russian inspiration
(bottom) Easy red border… Read More ...
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 ...
Free patterns and charts: Thanksgiving
(left) Thanksgiving Turkey Applique Block from Wee Folk Art
(right) Bok bok from Plum Street Samplers
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Free patterns: SRE designs from Carol Daisy
Carol Daisy of Silk Ribbon Embroidery blog has posted several new free patterns for her readers to enjoy:
(1) Heart wreath
(2) Spider-web roses
(3) Apricot roses
(4) Ribbon-stitch flowers
Thanks a million, Carol, for sharing these beautiful designs!… Read More ...
Book review: Manga Cross-Stitch
The arrival of this book in my house provoked squealing, jumping, and uninhibited happy dancing. Not from me; from my manga- and anime-loving daughter! Don’t get me wrong: This colorful book full of lively needlework designs made my heart sing. … Read More ...