Connie G. Barwick, cross-stitch editor for About.com, has a treat for all of us that we can enjoy all year long:
… Read More ...The 2010 About.com Cross Stitch calendar features twelve different free patterns from About.com Cross Stitch. It also
Free tatting patterns from TATBits
TATBit Tats is on a pattern-sharing rampage again. Check these out:
Tatting is an art form that has been around for centuries, and it’s still going strong today! If you’re looking to get into tatting, there are plenty of … Read More ...
Free charts: Happy New Year!
Free Christmas Embroidery Patterns for Ornaments and Hoops
Here’s my last roundup of Christmas designs for 2009. Enjoy!
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 … Read More ...
Free CQ block: Happy New Year!
Janet Stauffacher of Nostalgic NeedleART is sharing a crazy-quilt block that will help you ring in the new year right! The block features one of her favorite antique postcard images. Janet says,
… Read More ...Print this block directly onto computer printer fabric
Free design: Merry Christmas
Di van Neikerk of Crafts Unlimited has a lovely seasonal gift for all of us. This beautiful Christmas greeting is free to download. Print it on fabric and embroider with threads, ribbons, and beads for a special home decoration or … Read More ...
Free charts: Happy New Year
Free pattern just in time
Mollie of Wild Olive shares the pattern and tutorial for making this adorable appliqued and embroidered tea cozy. You’ve still got time to make one for someone on your Christmas list! Get the details and links.
Looking for more … Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted slave bracelet
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 ...