Bargello Love (of Bargello Needlepoint blog) points us to eight free bargello patterns with St. Patrick’s Day themes. She says, “Many of the patterns are cross stitch designs, but are definitely suitable for Bargello needlepoint.” Go to her post for … Read More ...
Embroidery’s divine history (and some free patterns)
Grab a cup of your preferred beverage and settle in to enjoy the latest installment on DMC Thread’s blog. Spokesperson “Emma Broidery” says, “I thought it would be interesting to take a step back and examine the history of needlework, … Read More ...
Free vintage embroidery patterns
Maureen (of Maureen’s Vintage Acquisitions) is sharing a vintage catalog of embroidery designs — 13 pages of these beautiful patterns! Go to Maureen’s blog to download the booklet.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Herringbone beadwork
To celebrate the first anniversary of her blog, Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas is treating us to a tutorial for bead embroidery based on herringbone stitch. Lovely! See the tute. Congratulations and thank you, Lakshmi, for a great … Read More ...
Free charts: Color square in cross-stitch or needlepoint
Last Friday, Charlie of Happy Threads shared this bright, cheerful cross-stitch pattern. She said, “[It] is really an experiment. It’s a color square instead of a color wheel. It’s actually my interpretation of the color wheel. It’s a bit of … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cover a button with a French-knot sheep
I’m still in love with the teeny tiny French-knot sheep created by Sam Gillespie (Incy Wincy Stitches). So I’m thrilled to see that she has posted a double tutorial on feeling stitchy. First Sam shows us how to … Read More ...
A freebie for foxy crafters
This week’s Urban Threads newsletter says,
… Read More ...Treat yourself to a fun little design on us! This Crafty Like a Fox design will be adorable on project totes, tees and hoodies, and plenty more. Consider it a little “just because” celebration
Free patterns and charts: Hearts
Love and hearts never go out of style. So even though St. Valentine’s Day is over for this year, here are a few more free patterns to add to your stash:
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Embroidery is a centuries-old craft that is often overlooked. It is a very slow paced craft, and can take hours to complete a single piece. However, the history behind embroidery is very important.
The origins of embroidery date back to … Read More ...
Inspiration: Katie Baird
In my other life, I create collages that are an odd combination of paper and needle arts. I’ve always suspected that Katie Baird of Katie Eats Cake was a kindred spirit. When this little work of hers popped up on … Read More ...
Make reels of embroidered poetry
Now that I’ve seen Kelli Nina Perkins‘ work, I want to make thread spool poetry! Kelli says,
… Read More ...We take a vintage wooden spool and create a strip of colored muslin with a collaged line from cut up text. Add
Watch for the Quaker stitch-along
Needleprint blog has issued a heads-up that Carrow House Museum and curator Philippa Sims will soon make available the chart for this antique Quaker sampler. The blog says,
… Read More ...You will be able to download the chart for free – I
Enter the new Cross Stitch Challenge
Kirsten of GOS blog invites you to join Creative Cross Stitch Challenge #4. Print, stitch, and finish the challenge motif and post or e-mail a photo of your project. If you submit your entry before March 5, you’ll be in … Read More ...
Marty rises to the challenge
Marty of Tat’s All She Wrote has definitely got a jump on next year’s Christmas tatting! I heart this tatted and beaded ornament cover so much, I can’t quit looking at it. Marty says,
… Read More ...In January I re-joined the 25
The sweetest way to transfer an image
Moonsilk Stitches gives us the lowdown on using sugar syrup to transfer embroidery designs to delicate fabric. She hasn’t actually tried it, and neither have I. But this may be a technique you need to bookmark “just in case.” See … Read More ...
