Kirsty of kootoyoo cracks me up. Check out the glasses cases she created with expressive and appropriate emoticons as embellishment. Too cute! See the post.… Read More ...
Free tat pattern: Featherline Snowflake
Jon Yusoff shares her original pattern for this tatted Featherline Snowflake on Jon’s Tatting Patterns. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Christmas-y temari
Wouldn’t this gorgeous temari make a perfect Christmas ornament! Jane tells us more on her blog, World Embroideries.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Free patterns: 12 Days of Christmas
By popular request, Tricia-Rennea reprises her Twelve Days of Christmas line art, so perfect for embroidery. See all the free designs.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Free patterns and 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 patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Monogram a gift
Cheryl Fall says it best:
… Read More ...If you’re wondering what to make for someone special as a holiday gift, may I suggest a monogrammed pillow, box or tote featuring a pretty leaf border Monogram Frame? The letter is super easy to
Inspiration: jafagirl
Enjoy the amazing embroidery and other media of jafagirl at JafaBrit’s Art.… Read More ...
Mogga kuttu = fly + daisy
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas introduces us to Mogga kuttu — a traditional Indian embroidery design that combines fly stitch and lazy-daisy stitch. Get the details and see more photos on Lakshmi’s blog.… Read More ...
Stitch a shade
kootoyoo is stitching custom light shades for her kitchen. Brilliant! Find out more.… Read More ...
Free repro antique pattern for darning or cross-stitch
Needleprint blog is sharing a pattern suitable for darning or cross-stitch, which is based on a design from an antique Norwich Pattern Book on exhibit at the Long Gallery at the Archive Centre in Martineau Lane, Norwich. Read the fascinating … Read More ...
Mollie enters the machine age
Prepare to happy-dance in your computer chair. Some of the adorable designs of Mollie Johanson (Wild Olive) are now available in machine-embroidery formats. Mollie teamed up with Debbie of Too Cute Embroidery for this venture. Read more about … Read More ...
Get 15 years of Threads magazine
Threads magazine is publishing 15 years’ back issues on a single CD! And the new media will be available just in time for winter gift-giving. Threads contributor April M. Mohr says,
… Read More ...I’m mind boggled by the fact that 146
Tutorial: Appliqued partridge ornament
Kim of Retro Mama blog shares her pattern and tutorial for this cheerful partridge Christmas ornament. Beautiful fabrics + simple applique techniques make a keepsake-worthy decoration. See the tute.
Many thanks to craftapalooza of whip up for pointing out … Read More ...
More Anne Orr needlepoint from Janet Perry
Remember, Janet Perry is sharing recharted vintage Anne Orr needlepoint patterns. Here are two recent examples. Janet’s suggestion for the maple leaf:
… Read More ...Want to try your hand at beading on canvas? Stitch the veins in a dark brown first. Then