Art, patterns and techniques
Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina’s Craftblog has published a stitchery e-book! And she’s celebrating by sharing an autumn pattern freebie.
Small Stitches is available from Polka & Bloom, which says,
… Read More ...Small Stitches has 22 pages aimed at getting you started
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 ...
Here’s a treat from Jenny Hart, just in time for your weekend stitching pleasure. Get the free pattern from Sublime Stitching.… Read More ...
SWAKembroidery.com tells us:
… Read More ...We are so thrilled to announce the debut of Jennifer Paganelli’s embroidery designs! From her collection of Sis Boom fabrics, come the most stunning pieces of art now in digital format! Gorgeous damask boquets, vibrant applique paisleys,
Lynn B of Happiness Is Cross Stitching blog is celebrating her first blog-aversary with a giveaway, and the two prize packages rock big time! You’re going to want to get in on this! Go to Lynn’s blog to enter before … Read More ...
Great news from the Alliance for American Quilts:
… Read More ...The Alliance for American Quilts (AAQ) announces the winners of the “Crazy for Quilts” contest. The contest celebrates the spirit of the crazy quilt, a genre of quiltmaking which began in
Robin Atkins of Beadlust shows us how to make a fabric memory box like this one, which she created to house memorabilia of her parents and showcase two of her creations for the Bead Journal Project. Each of the bead … Read More ...
I’m fascinated but intimidated by tiny creations, particularly tiny needlework. So I’m awed by Susan Elliott‘s latest Charm School project on Plays with Needles. The petals of this stumpwork cosmos are minuscule! And Susan kindly walks us through the … Read More ...
I’m a cat lover, so I’m thrilled that kitty patterns are so popular today! This vintage flowery kitty design is free (for your personal use) from Primrose Design. Get the pattern.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower … Read More ...
The pattern for this adorable embroidered Kokeshi softie is free for your personal use from Melly & Me blog. Even if you’re not interested in sewing a doll, the embroidered image would be great for so many projects. Get the … Read More ...
If you’re into machine embroidery, go jump on this sale! Get 40% off your entire purchase (with coupon code) from Windstar Embroidery Designs through August 31. Get the details.… Read More ...
The chart for this sweet kitty is free for your personal use from French blog le chat qui baille. Get the PDF file.
Many thanks to le blog friendstitch for this great link!… Read More ...
SharonB‘s Tumbling Blocks crazy quilt is going to be so freakin awesome. If you’ve been watching this series, you know the fabulousness of each crazy-quilted diamond. Now you’ve got to see her assembly process. Wow. Go to her blog … Read More ...
Yesterday’s guest artist for Hand Sewing Month on Sew, Mama, Sew! was blog queen Alicia Paulson of Posie Gets Cozy. Alicia is sharing her original Queen Anne’s Lace embroidery pattern. Awesome! I can think of lots of places this … Read More ...
Jon Yusoff‘s latest book, Tatting with Rings, is available now. Jon says,
… Read More ...The designs in the book are worked around plastic rings that are wrapped with double stitches…There are basically three groups of designs;
1. Starter motifs that can