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 ...
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Free pattern and tute: Plastic Canvas necklace
The pattern and instructions for this plastic canvas necklace are free from the Michaels site. Stitch and string the pendant with white floss, then hand-dye in the color scheme of your choice. What a perfect summer project to do with … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Embroidery is a centuries-old art form that anybody may appreciate. There are chosen embroidered patterns to try out whether you are a novice or an expert embroiderer.
We picked patterns that were both simple to follow and fashionable. We hope … Read More ...
Stitch a Christmas ornament
If you give handmade ornaments as Christmas gifts, it’s time to start stitching! Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads is sharing patterns and tutorials for two sweet felt ornaments–a tree and (my favorite) the poinsettia shown here. Go to her post… Read More ...
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 chart: Plastic Canvas owl
The chart for this little plastic canvas
cutie is free from Groenlands Kralenwerk (Stenboden) en Borduren. I’m thinking: a whole set of darling little fridge magnets! Get the chart.
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Free chart: Plastic Canvas Gingerbread house
Diane Gilleland of CraftyPod, queen of modern plastic canvas, shows us how to make this adorable — and teeny! — gingerbread house ornament. See her excellent tute.
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Free chart: Plastic Canvas Alphabet charts
Craft Stew is sharing charts for a new small alphabet that works in cross-stitch, plastic canvas, and needlepoint. Get the charts for A through F. And bookmark the blog so you can pick up additional letters as they’re released.… Read More ...
A big list of free Free chart: Plastic Canvas
Whoa! See a mondo list of free plastic canvas projects over on Craft Stew!
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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Free chart: Plastic Canvas geek craft
Natalie Zee Drieu of Craftzine.com reprises her Geek Craft — a plastic canvas Nintendo DS case. She says,
… Read More ...The project was originally a Craftster project by Rosemary Travale that I modified. I made it in in about a week while
Free chart: Plastic Canvas teacher gift
Make this sweet plastic-canvas brooch for a teacher or apple-lover in your life. The pattern is free from FreePatterns.com.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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Free chart: Plastic Canvas pendant
Don’t miss Sister Diane‘s guide to making gorgeous needlepoint pendants from…you guessed it…plastic canvas! You go, Diane! See the tute on CraftyPod blog.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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Free chart: Plastic Canvas Janet lists free alphabet charts
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has posted a round-up of great free alphabets on the web. You’ll definitely want to bookmark this post. Go there now.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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