SharonB of Pin Tangle blog is giving us 12 special gifts this year. At the first of each month, she posts a free calendar image that you can use as desktop wallpaper on your computer. And the calendar pages feature … Read More ...
The best thread for tatting
Teri Dusenbury of TATBit Tats clues us in to her favorite tatting cord and gives us the lowdown on several other threads, as well. Go to her post to see her assessment.… Read More ...
Andrea reviews Transfer Eze
Andrea Zuill of Badbird’s blog reviews a new embroidery product, Transfer Eze, walking us through her own test and evaluation. This looks like it could be a great way to get designs from your computer onto your stitching surface. Go … Read More ...
Tip: Handy way to control beads
Arlee Barr of Albedo Design Journal has invented a method for keeping beads at her fingertips, so to speak, so she can embroider them onto her work quickly and with a minimum of spills. When you see what she’s doing, … Read More ...
Enjoy the latest issue of CQMagOnline
The January 2010 issue of CQMagOnline is now live. Many great projects are included, such as a Spring Pansies Covered Tin by Victoria Adams Brown, an Easy Postcard Needlecase by Dakotah Davis, and Hanging Valentines by Maureen Greeson. There’s a … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Hearts, valentines
This cross stitch roundup is all about free Embroidery 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 … 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 ...
Free patterns and charts: Matrioshkas
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 … Read More ...
Free love block from Victoriana
The February 2010 free block of the month from Victoriana Quilt Designs is perfect for this sentimental season. Get the free template for this applique-and-embroidery block.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Square shisha embroidery
Sonie of Embroidery World is sharing her original square-mirror designs for shisha embroidery. So beautiful. Grab the designs and try this technique!… Read More ...
Start a needlepoint stitch journal
Cheryl Fall, editor of About.com’s needlepoint blog, has a new year-long project you’re going to love and want to get in on. Cheryl proposes that you start a needlepoint stitch journal, and she’s supplying the journal pages and … Read More ...
Get these two new Sajou uploads
Two vintage pattern books now available on the Free Pattern Maker & PCStitch Charts site are bound to make your mouth water. Sajou booklets 301 (left) and 303 contain intricate cross-stitch designs that have unlimited applications. Each booklet includes many … Read More ...
Giveaway: Vintage Workbaskets
Sandra of Crazy Mom Tats is celebrating her 100th post by giving away five vintage copies of Workbasket magazine. She says,
… Read More ...All of these magazines have tatting, crochet, and knitting patterns in them, plus embroidery, recipes and other craft ideas.
Under the Sea SAL at Willowberry Designs
Cheryl Goss of Willowberry Designs has introduce a new year-long stitch-along, Under the Sea. Over the year, she will publish ten original hand-embroidery designs. Each can be worked as a block, and Cheryl will share options for putting the blocks … Read More ...
Stitch a bookmark for charity
Tam of Tam’s Creations definitely has a soft spot for crafting for a cause. She gave us the heads-up about another opportunity to stitch for charity:
Jen Funk Weber is publicizing the 2010 Bookmark Challenge, which will take place from … Read More ...