The October issue of CQMagOnline is live! Remember, this amazing e-zine is free! Expect all the usual creative, educational content. Plus: Get a look at the 2010 ArtBra Calendar. Go to the zine.… Read More ...
Great idea: Bead-embroidery sampler
Amy of In the Fold blog created a bead-embroidery sampler by using jelly-roll strips to make a raw-edge fan quilt block. Simple and smart. And don’t the beaded seam treatments look lovely on this background! See more on Amy’s blog … Read More ...
Free charts: A little more cross-stitch
Free hand-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 … Read More ...
More free cross-stitch charts
Free cross-stitch charts
Free patterns and charts: Autumn
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
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 … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
Tutorial: Thread nests
Cathe Holden of Just Something I Made created an advent calendar from wooden spools but (like all crafters I know) couldn’t stand to throw away the offloaded thread, even though it was too old and brittle for sewing. She shows … Read More ...
Free charts: Christmas cross-stitch
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More ...
Great idea: Old vinyl record = frame
Look what Rachel Hobson found and posted over on Craftzine.com: embroidery framed in an old vinyl record by moesewco. Brilliant! Get more details from Rachel’s post.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Mary’s Granddaughter
Cindy (marysgranddaughter) has posted a new series of original embroideries on poppytalk handmade. In this set, she explores the connections between mother and daughter. See the blog post for more photos and her commentary.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Playhouse appliques
Oh, look! Jill (homemade by jill) is sharing her patterns for the appliques and softies used on her felt playhouse. Grab them!… Read More ...
Great idea: Stitch combo for borders
This fabulous border treatment by SharonB is from her For the Love of Stitching Sampler. She says,
… Read More ...This band of stitching is another experiment worked in two parts. This row is worked liked chevron stitch, along top section of the
Inspiration: Iviva Olenick
I’m awed by the improvisational pulled work and embroidered quotes of textile designer and visual artist Iviva Olenick. This piece was inspired by the words of her friend Andrew Thornton about his experience of New York. See lots more … Read More ...