The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is wheat sheaf. Blog owner Stephen Janick says,
… Read More ...Since it does resemble a wheat sheaf, it is a useful stitch for a canvas with fields or countryside. It might also be
Free chart: Asian Maple
This sumptuous fall needlepoint pattern is free for your personal use from Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com. Cheryl says,
… Read More ...Celebrate Autumn by stitching this branch of Asian Maple leaves in full color using continental stitch on 14-count canvas.
Free embroidery pattern: Bat Boy
Look what Andrea Zuill is sharing with us this month! Her sweet (and free!) Bat Boy pattern would make an excellent Halloween project. Get the pattern from Badbird’s blog.
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More ...
ArtBras against cancer
This art bra, The Days of Wine and Roses and You, was created by Barbara of Roses on the Water blog and selected for inclusion in the 2010 WTWW ArtBra Calendar. Sales of the calendar benefit Fox Chase Cancer Center … Read More ...
Inspiration: Lisa’s viny seam treatment
Lisa of Ivory Blush Roses created this fabric postcard for a Stitching Fingers exchange. Check out the seam treatment nearest the top of the image. Along the edge of a bit of heavy lace she has stitched a simple vine … Read More ...
Needle arts contest is ahead
Tammy of The Crafty Princess Diaries shares this juicy tidbit she received by way of a newsletter:
… Read More ...Each year PieceWork Magazine holds its annual Excellence in Needle Arts Awards contest to showcase the best work of needle crafters from around
Free chart: Plastic Canvas PC mini sewing box
Craft Leftovers is sharing the pattern and instructions for this sweet plastic-canvas project. The mini sewing box is based on a design used by the author’s great-grandmother. Enjoy the story of the rediscovery (Sounds like my garage!) and download the … Read More ...
Inspiration: Ruth Rae
Imagine one of Ruth Rae‘s incredible poetry scarves draped gently around your neck. Now there’s a bit of heaven. Ruth says, “I have been making these poetry scarves for almost a year, but they are just so hard to … Read More ...
New freebies via le blog friendstitch
Every day I discover new online stitchery resources thanks to the wonderful sharing of le blog friendstitch. Incredible resource. Here are just two of the lovely patterns she’s pointing to today. The sweet angel fish is courtesy PLAISIRS d’AIGUILLE … Read More ...
Free chart: Corazon
The chart for this exquisite cross-stitch heart is free for your personal use from Maria del Valle of AlarTTex blog. Fabulous. Get the chart.… Read More ...
Ramzi recharts and shares old cross-stitch
Ramzi, a collector of old cross-stitch patterns, is recharting his finds and publishing them on his blog. He has invited readers to join him in charting and sharing vintage and antique patterns. Recently, for example, Sandra Rose has contributed … Read More ...
Free pattern: Rosy Little Pincushion
Here’s the latest Stitchers Angel project — Rosy Little Pincushion by Tracy of Plumcute Designs. Go get it!… Read More ...
Stitching “Challenge for a Good Cause”
The fall stitching challenge over on Craftster focuses on two causes: Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness. Moderator kittykill says, “To honor both causes stitch up your favorite quote, your favorite role model or even a few cuss words … Read More ...
More freebies from Happy Threads
Happy Threads is rockin my world with adorable freebies. Get these! (And please remember that Happy Threads charts are for personal use only.)… Read More ...
Inspiration: Bugs and Fishes
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin creates drama and style with a bit of felt and a touch of embroidery. These headbands, for example, are simple and simply beautiful. See more of her designs.… Read More ...