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 ...
Art, patterns and techniques
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 ...
I’m out of town again — on vacation, this time. I’ll be away from e-mail March 25-31, but I’ve scheduled some posts to keep you stitching while I’m gone. See you next week!… Read More ...
TotusMel has posted a tutorial for her signature tatted barefoot sandals on Instructables. See the tute.… Read More ...
Jon Yusoff of Tat-a-Renda explains how to estimate the amount of thread needed for a project. See her post.… Read More ...
iHanna‘s embroidered inchies are making my fingers itch to stitch. I can think of dozens of applications for these little pretties, from applique to jewelry to greeting-card embellishments. See more on her post.… Read More ...
Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love has posted an excellent intro to stumpwork and ribbon embroidery, including links to sources of materials. Check it out.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery? Then check out these craft books.
Not … Read More ...
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik shows us how to make her Dot and Daisy stitch combo. See the tute.… Read More ...
C&T Publishing’s blog is sharing a video replay of a demonstration by Bari J. Ackerman. The blog says,
… Read More ...Bari shared a few of her favorite embroidery tools and some essential embroidery stitches, perfect for dressing up any sewing project!
There’s a biggo embroidery-pattern sale going on at Sublime Stitching. Some awesome transfer patterns are available for only US$2.50! The sale ends at 5:00 p.m. (Central USA time) on Friday, March 25. So check it out now!… Read More ...
I’m loving these “multi-hoop experiments” by Melissa Crowe (Checkout Girl). Visit her blog.… Read More ...
I avoid embroidering dots. I’ve always thought they were just too hard. But afte reading Mary Corbet‘s tutorial, I’m willing to give them a try. I want a bit of this gorgeousness in my hoop! If you’d like to … Read More ...
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, has posted new free stitch journal pages for diamond ray stitch (top) and horizontal brick stitch. Go to her blog post for the links to these rockin stitch aides.… Read More ...
Ramzi‘s Free Pattern Maker site has received three uploads recently of vintage Sajou pattern books:
(1) Sajou No. 290 (8 pages of designs)
(2) Sajou No. 664 (4 alphabets)
(3) Sajou No. 603 (3 alphabets)… Read More ...
Ria of Stofnest is having a spring-cleaning sale. You can buy any 10 PDF patterns from her website for just 10 Euros. Go to her blog post for the link.… Read More ...