Here are some recent monogram patterns from Kathy Shaw of Shawkl:
(1) Wine Country T
(2) Wine Country U
(3) French Script T
(4) French Script U
(5) French Script Q
(6) French Script W
(7) French Script X, Y, … Read More ...
Free patterns from Broderie d’Antan
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were … Read More ...
Inspiration: Hearty Craft
I have to share just one more handmade Christmas ornament. This beaded felt bell by Hearty Craft is perfect in every way–so unbearably sweet that I want to eat it. See close-up views at her blog post.
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Which size needle and thread?
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik shares tips about the right size needle and pearl/perle cotton to use for different embroidery applications. See her post. And bookmark it for future reference!… Read More ...
Giveaway from hen’s teeth
Viv of hen’s teeth blog is having a lovely giveaway. She says, “Just as a small thank you for all the kindness and support over the last year.” You could win this sweet vintage-silk purse embellished with hand-embroidered flowers and … Read More ...
What do you think of nylon mesh tubes?
Carmi of Carmi’s Art/Life World introduces us to nylon mesh tubes
, a product that evidently is associated with jewelry making. See her post.
I found a description of Beadalon’s version of the product on their site. It says,… Read More ...
Pattern and tute: Flower garland
Add a bit of color to your decor with a pretty felt flower garland. Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her original pattern and tutorial. Check out her post.… Read More ...
Product review: Thread Candy stitch journals
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint reviews a purse-sized stitch journal from Thread Candy Studio. While she points out that the journals are too small to be comprehensive, it sounds as if they’re inexpensive and handy enough to justify purchasing … Read More ...
Free pattern: Turtle pin cushion
Look what Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) made! The cutest little turtle ever. If you’d like to make your own crazy-quilted turtle pin cushion, you’re in luck. Kathy is sharing her pattern and tips for construction. Go to her post… Read More ...
Tutorial: Couching
Floresita of feeling stitchy has posted an awesome tutorial about couching. Really. Awe. Some. Check it out.… Read More ...
Tatting tutorial: Hiding thread ends
Heather of Tatted Treasures shows how to hide the ends of threads in a ring-only pattern. See her tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Ruth Rae
Ruth Rae is participating in Tag Tuesday this year. She says, ” I thought that it would be good to help me open up and make something just because.” The first week’s challenge theme was snow, and Ruth responded with … Read More ...
Tutorial: Simple peacock
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery joined SharonB’s Take a Stitch Tuesday challenge; and using last week’s challenge stitch–the fly stitch–she created a pretty sequined peacock. And she shares how she did it! See her tute.… Read More ...
Win Karen Ruane buttons!
You could win some of Karen Ruane‘s gorgeous handmade buttons! She hasn’t posted an entry deadline, so hurry over to her blog to enter.… Read More ...
Last day to enter!
If you missed any of Mary Corbet‘s 12 Days of Christmas giveaways, you still have time to enter. Check out her recap post that lists the links to all 12 giveaways. But hurry! The contest ends January 9!
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