Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has a lovely freebie for us. Each month, she’s posting a desktop calendar that features her beautiful stitching. Get the November image.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Lisa Connolly
These incredible stitcheries were created by Lisa Connolly and displayed at the Knitting and Stitch Show 2009 in London. If you’re as impressed and excited as I am by this work, I know you’ll want to follow her adventures; so … Read More ...
Eavesdrop on Janet Granger
Janet Granger, maven of miniature needlepoint, has at last started a blog! Woohoo! Check it out.… Read More ...
How to cross-stitch itty bitty
The minuscule stitching on this sweet ornament was a lucky accident. Emily of On Awesome Avenue explains how it happened and how you can take advantage of her discovery to make your own tiny stitcheries. See the blog post.… Read More ...
An analysis of flat silk
Mary Corbet (Needle ‘n’ Thread) shares an experiment with and analysis of flat silk — everything you need to know about this lovely fiber — developed by her reader Ilke of the UK. Great information! Go see.… Read More ...
Two new designs from Wee Folk Art
Kimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing two new felt-applique block designs. So pretty! Get the birdie pattern. Get the cattail pattern.… Read More ...
Be a needlework author
C&T Publishing is looking for new authors. A recent call says,
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The crowning touch for acorns
Jen‘s gorgeous felt acorns are crowned with real acorn caps. Smart! Read about the acorn-making adventure on her blog, And Other Silly Things.… Read More ...
Random color-changing background
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares a “game” that produces random color changes for any project in which the background is actually the focus of the piece. Learn the game.… Read More ...
Free chart: French Braid needlepoint
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor for About.com, shares her beautiful French Braid pattern, which you’d never suspect is a “scrap project.” Cheryl says, “It’s a perfect project for all you who just can’t bear to part with leftover tapestry wool.” … Read More ...
Stitching for a cause
If you would enjoy stitching for a worthwhile cause but you wonder what organizations need your talent, please stop by Connie G. Barwick‘s cross-stitch blog on About.com. Connie has set aside a page of her blog for links … Read More ...
Inspiration: Ivory Blush Roses
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses has outdone herself with these gorgeous little felt brooches. She applies just the right amount of CQ and beading embellishment. I want to study them closely and touch them — my criteria for what makes … Read More ...
Free patterns and charts: Thanksgiving
Melissa of Elemental Stitches has put together a nice long list of free Thanksgiving embroidery patterns and charts. Yea! Thanks, Melissa! See the list.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Free charts: Lots of little trees
This lovely series of cross-stitch Christmas-tree motifs is a gift from Aliola . Sweet! Get the charts.Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or check out these Pattern books on Amazon.
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Free charts: Christmas Biscornu
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 ...