Trish Burr’s web site is live. The new venue includes an online shop, a gallery of Trish’s completed works, and a free-projects section! Go there now.… Read More ...
An app for stitchers
Margaret Travis of Stitch with Me has found an Android app for stitchers. She says,
… Read More ...SuZy’s Portable Stitches. I found it in the Android Marketplace of my phone when I was searching for Apps. I searched for needlework and this
Get the last Stitch Files freebie
The last set of free stitch files is available now from SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog. Sharon says,
… Read More ...The files are part stitch dictionary, part inspiration, part storage format, part stimulus to explore new stitches, part lesson and part organisation
Tutorial: Christmas star ornaments
Aimee Ray of little dear tracks blog shows us how to make these quick and easy stitched ornaments for holiday decorating or giving. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Great idea: A stitchy ID
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny came up with a stylish way to identify her kids’ gym shoes. Get the details from her blog post.… Read More ...
Tatting tutorial: Adding a bead
Jon Yusoff of Jon’s Thread Escapades has posted a tutorial for adding a bead in the center of a single-shuttle split ring. As always, Jon’s photos and text make the technique clear and accessible. See the tute.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Rosa Martyn
Rosa Martyn created this stumpwork portrait of Lady Gaga. Wow. Get the details and see more photos at her My Little Stitches blog post. (Be sure to check out the close-up of the needlewoven shoes.)
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On sale from Anja Rieger
The machine-embroidery design for this Happy Angel is discounted 20% through December 5. Download it from Anja Rieger Designs.… Read More ...
Video tutorials: Indian embroidery
Responding to a tip from a reader, Deepa Balagopal of This and That… blog has uncovered a treasure trove of information and demos for Indian ethnic embroidery techniques. Deepa says,
… Read More ...Mridula Nagarajan is well known across South India for her
Tutorial: Embroidered holiday canvas
Teresa of My Patchwork steps us through a project that combines ideas and patterns from a couple of sources into a unique holiday artwork. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Free cross-stitch charts
(1) Football frenzy from At the Honeysuckle Tree
(2) Double clavier from un jour, une grille
(3) Chats rigolos from Cachounette
(4) Coeur de brodeuse from Les grilles de Thiarlou
(5) Woot! Woot! from PLUM STREET SAMPLERS
(6) Passion équitation… Read More ...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
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 ...
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
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 cross-stitch charts: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
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 … Read More ...