Here are several new free designs from Wee Folk Art for your applique-and-embroidery pleasure:
(1) Running Kitty
(2) Running Mouse
(3) I Love You Tree… Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Hearts, valentines
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
Inspiration: Gunnel
This little art quilt made me squeal out loud with delight. Gunnel of Gunnel’s Blog transferred a vacation photo to fabric and then used free-motion machine embroidery to bring out the details of the image. What a perfect blend of … Read More ...
Tip: How to stiffen tatted motifs
Linda of Tattyhead has great advice for stiffening and shaping tatted work, such as the bridal tiara shown here. She still swears by sugar syrup! Go to her blog post to find out why and how.… Read More ...
Should Martha sell tatted jewelry?
Check out these necklaces of tatting plus buttons and beads by Martha of Martha’s Tatting Blog. She’s wondering whether she should attempt to sell them via Etsy. I say yes!! Weigh in with your opinion — comment on Martha’s … Read More ...
Celebrate with HEN
The Hand Embroidery Network is celebrating its first anniversary with all kinds of specials: discounts on directory listings, reduced ad prices for NEEDLE magazine, a special price for all HEN patterns, and giveaways and treats throughout the network’s birthday week. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt heart brooch
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin shows us the step-by-step for making this simple, perfectly charming felt heart brooch. You still have plenty of time to stitch some up for your child’s — or your bridge club’s — valentine … Read More ...
Free tat pattern: Tiny snails
See these precious tidbits? They are teeny tiny tatted snails! Their creator, Jane Eborall, says they not only make excellent embellishments for greeting cards but also make surprising gifts when placed in the salads of dinner guests! Go to … Read More ...
Giveaway: “edward and lilly” tissue case
You’ll definitely want to get in on this: edward and lilly is having a giveaway! You could win your choice of these adorable hand-embroidered tissue cases. Or you could request one custom made just for you. Go to the blog … Read More ...
More free cross-stitch charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Free vintage embroidery patterns
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 patterns from Lili.HR
I got a sweet note from the author of Le blog de Lili.HR, who says she uses the blog to show her work in cross-stitch, Swiss embroidery, and hardanger and to share her original patterns, such as this one. … Read More ...
Fiber artists: Join TAFA
Here’s an exciting announcement from Rachel Biel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus:
… Read More ...I would like to share a project that I just started: TAFA, the Textile and Fiber Art list. It’s a member based list of textile and fiber art
Bead or embroider your own postage stamps
Holy mackeroly! I can’t believe I never noticed this before! You can create and/or buy custom U.S. postage stamps at Zazzle.com! It looks as if the minimum order is a sheet of 20 44-cent stamps for about US $20 (depending … Read More ...
