Hand & Lock, founded in 1767, is the longest-established embroidery workroom in the world. Wouldn’t you love to peek inside their doors? You can! See the new video tour.… Read More ...
Win a Floozy Christmas hoop
If you’re a fan of the movie A Christmas Story, then you know you want this embroidered hoop by The Cotton Floozy for your very own. And you could have it! The Floozy is giving it away! Hurry to her … Read More ...
Free pattern: ‘Sleepy Cat’
This beautiful Sleepy Cat is an original design by Kerry Tucker of Star Shaped and Shiny. Her embroidery choices — the variety of stitches and colors — qualify it as a sampler; but the charming image begs to become home … Read More ...
Free pattern: Christmas tree Embroidery
Simply beautiful — words that describe all of Kelly Fletcher‘s hand-embroidery designs, including this gorgeous Christmas tree. The pattern is a gift from Kelly to all of her readers. Go to her site to get the free download.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Reindeer tote
Here’s a gift just for you from Helen of Bustle & Sew. The pattern for this adorable reindeer-applique tote bag is free from Helen’s blog. She says it’s “a good-sized, sturdy tote that’s quick and simple to make – and … Read More ...
A crazy tree skirt from Arlene
If you follow our beloved Arlene White, you know she’s been working hard to complete a unique crazy-quilted tree skirt before Christmas. Good news: She met her goal and the skirt is done. Isn’t it gorgeous! Go to her … Read More ...
Wait…that’s not a pony…
A while back, I gave away a lot of rockin products from EK Success, including several of their new needlefelting kits. One winner, Donna Herron, got back in touch recently to show what she did with her kit. She … Read More ...
Kelly Fletcher designs — in kits!
Kelly Fletcher gives the heads-up about her new line of embroidery kits! She says,
… Read More ...I’ve just made my first embroidery kits available for sale – quite an exciting moment for me.
There are six different kits, two bigger designs and
Save 43% on Helen Gibb DVD
Ribbonwork maven Helen Gibb is making her Beginner’s Guide DVD available temporarily at a greatly reduced price. She says,
… Read More ...I believe that everyone should have access to good quality education and this is why I have reduced the price of
Free Embroidery pattern: Christmas Angel ornament
The lovely folks at Country Bumpkin are sharing this gorgeous angel ornament pattern, Celestina, as a thank you to their readers and supporters. The site says,
… Read More ...Designed by Carolyn Pearce and featured in Inspirations issue 67. Lustrous pearls, sparkling beads
Pretty pink stitching from JMD
Check out this new project from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs! Janet says,
… Read More ...A must for ever person that sews; either for themselves or to give as a gift. The tote bag is lined and the front has
Make a felt-pocket advent calendar
Roslyn of Sew Delicious has devised an advent calendar that uses inexpensive materials and simple techniques to produce a beautiful keepsake you’ll want to use year after year. Her four-year-old helped with this project, so it looks like a good … Read More ...
New: Issue 10 of ‘The Stitch & Thimble’
Kelly Fletcher just sent me the heads-up that the latest edition of her e-zine, The Stitch & Thimble, is available. She told me,
… Read More ...It’s available in my online shop (www.kellyfletcher.co.uk) and although it’s not a Christmas edition per
Win a Cotton Spool Mouse kit!
This might be the cutest little felt mouse ever. In fact, if you decorated him with red and green trims, he just might be a Chris-mouse! Helen of Bustle & Sew has two kits to give away. She tells me,… Read More ...
Make a lacy holly garland
Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments created this lacy, sparkly little holly garland by working needlelace over wire with silk thread. She calls the style “Elizabethan Bling.” Perfect! Would you like to have a little of this holiday sparkle for your table? … Read More ...