(1) How (and why) to bind an embroidery hoop from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread.
(2) Whipped and threaded backstitch from Hand Embroidery Network.
(3) Chain stitch from Hand Embroidery Network.
(4) Blanket stitch and variations … Read More ...
Even more free patterns!
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. … Read More ...
Free Christmas pattern catch-up
Whoa! Look what’s been happening while I was wallowing around on the heating pad. The patterns/charts for all of these lovely projects are free for your personal use! Click the links to get the patterns. Looking for more Christmas Embroidery … Read More ...
New needlepoint e-book
Please excuse my absence the past couple of days. My back is acting up and won’t let me sit at the computer for long. But I just had to pop in to tell you this:
Janet Perry has just released … Read More ...
Free pattern: Kris Moose applique
The pattern for this cute appliqued Christmas banner by Chris Malone is free for your personal use from FreePatterns.com. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Fern stitch
The stitch of the day at the Hand Embroidery Network is fern stitch. Doesn’t this photo make you want to run to your workroom and hoop up some fabric! See the tute.… Read More ...
New tiny stockings from JO in NZ
Oh, my goodness. I’ve long been in love with the lace-embellished Christmas-stocking ornaments by JO in NZ, but she’s totally outdone herself with these. She says,
… Read More ...Simply beautiful as an ornament, or a unique way to present that extra special
Free chart: Thread spool
Stitch up this lovely, detailed image for a stitcher in your life — maybe yourself! The pattern is free for your personal use from mes petits bricolages et mes chats. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted heart
Crazy Mom Tats! is sharing her original pattern for this dainty little heart. So sweet! She says, “It’s really a beginner level item, nothing but chains and rings.” Go to her post for the pattern link.… Read More ...
New from Heather Bailey: Designer felt
If you love penny rugs and other felt applique, this news is going to make you swoon: Heather Bailey has a new line of brightly colored wool felt. Her blog says,
… Read More ...I’ll be stocking a custom palette of over 3
Free charts: Little donuts
Mmmmm! Petite donuts from sarajessica of Cross Me Not are free for your personal use. Get the charts.… Read More ...
Doggie art book features The Lone Beader
It’s no secret: If The Lone Beader wants to create it, I want to see it. Love, love, love her quirky and original bead embroidery. I’m thrilled to see that two of her works are featured in Great Dogs, Amazing … Read More ...
New: Danish hedgehog pattern
Here’s a new pattern from Nicole of Follow the White Bunny. Pindsvin or Adventures of a Danish Hedgehog is available from her Etsy shop at a reduced promotional price through Sunday. So grab it now! Get the details from … Read More ...
Tutorial: Shaded flower
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread blog continues her tutorial series on long and short stitch shading with this sweet flower. See the tute.… Read More ...
Patra the peacock lover
This so rocks! Gina E. has a blog called Patra’s Peacock Collection, which is a veritable online museum of peacock needlework. The collection is especially heartwarming for me. My mother’s grandmother taught her to embroider, and her first piece … Read More ...