These felt bon-bon rings are a hand-stitcher’s dream. They work up quickly and can be personalized in infinite ways. Start stitching now for end-of-year teacher gifts or party favors. See the tutorial on Julie Collings‘ blog, the adventures of … Read More ...
Free chart: Woodcut Rose
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this design, Woodcut Rose, for your personal use. The chart is suitable for needlepoint or cross-stitch. Janet says, “It’s small, about 40 stitches by 50 stitches, so it’s small enough to make … Read More ...
Inspiration: Megan Ileana
Each time Megan Ileana posts new work of embroidered art, I get excited all over again. Go see the latest uploads on her blog, Threadbare, and be inspired.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Vintage borders
Get these vintage border-embroidery patterns — free for personal use — from Stitchado Handmade.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Love Bugs
Look what you can get on Pimp Stitch! The stitching divas are sharing this adorable Love Bugs pattern for hand embroidery. Go get it.… Read More ...
Letting little ones stitch
Colleen of CraftPad shares this idea for getting your little one started in stitching. She slipped a piece of loose-woven jute into a large embroidery hoop and gave it to her young daughter with some bright flosses, plastic embroidery needles, … Read More ...
Free pattern: Farmgirl Sue
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing another Sunbonnet Sue embroidery pattern. This time Sue and her friend Hannah have been gathering eggs. So sweet. Get the pattern.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has … Read More ...
Free pattern every day
This beautiful vintage embroidery pattern is free from Claudia of Stitchado Handmade. Claudia has declared May to be her “embloggery month,” and she plans to post a vintage pattern each day with a big giveaway at the end of … Read More ...
Stitch cupcakes with Lolly
LollyChops has declared Cupcake Week! Among her many celebratory items are three sets of cupcake embroidery patterns. Too yummy! Get the free patterns.… Read More ...
Bargello do’s and don’ts
Check the Bargello Needlepoint blog for an excellent reference list. The do’s and don’ts apply equally well to almost any needlepoint project. See the post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Stitching duck
If you missed this little stitching duckie on doe-c-doe last week, you can still get the free pattern.… Read More ...
Re-release of Virtue sampler
Tanya (aka The Sampler Girl) has re-released her Virtue sampler, which features a vintage 1823 verse. Lovely. Find out more from At the Honeysuckle Tree blog.… Read More ...
Beautiful stitching: Felt booties
These hand-embroidered felt booties are so sweet, they almost gave me tears. They’re the work of Amy Munson’s mom, and Amy is featuring them on her blog, In the Fold. Go to the blog for close-up views of … Read More ...
Dolly boy
This is the cutest boy doll ever. Look at his hair! His ears! If I had a little boy, I’d get this doll for him in a second. (But when it came in the mail, I’d probably end up scarfing … Read More ...
Free pattern and tutorial: Sunbonnet Sue for needlepoint
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is sharing this darling Sunbonnet Sue mini-sock design plus detailed instructions for how to stitch the piece. What a lovely gift! See the tute.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has … Read More ...