Carol Leather of Needlework Tips & Techniques has a fun challenge for you. She’s posted a needlework crossword puzzle! She says, “All the clues lead to answers that are either the names of stitches or a fabric that you can … Read More ...
Free patterns at A Vintage Collection
Patty of Pip Stitch tipped us off to a great resource for free vintage embroidery patterns, A Vintage Collection. Some of the posts are fascinating old items such a vintage book pages; but many are scans of needlework patterns … Read More ...
Online thread-finding tool
Reader Linda Wright sent us this wonderful heads-up:
A to Z Needlepoint has a great innovation on their site – you can type in a DMC color and up pops a list of threads that match it!
Linda points out … Read More ...
Happy anniversary, Heirloom Artisan Expos
Congratulations to Kim Signori and Debbie Boren, who are beginning their second year of Heirloom Artisan Expos! Here’s what makes their shows unique:
… Read More ...Many arts and crafts shows have made a bad name for Artisans and Crafters by claiming
New BOM from Victoriana
Check out Skewed, this month’s free stash-buster block of the month from Victoriana Quilters. If you’re not ready to bust your stash, imagine how pretty this would be made from scraps! Get the free pattern.… Read More ...
Janet Granger says Oops!
Here’s a note from Janet Granger of Dollhouse Embroidery Kits:
… Read More ...I have just noticed that there has been a weird glitch on my website for miniature needlepoint, which has been affecting some of the prices. For instance, some of
Get your stitch on
Learn it on the web:
(1) Framed stem stitch by Barbara Bergsten
(2) Stretching pearl purl by Mary Corbet
(3) Ceylon stitch by Deepa Balagopal
(4) Floral seam treatment by Shawkl
(5) Framed mosaic stitch by Barbara Bergsten
(6) Hemstitch … Read More ...
More free quilt patterns
This week, quilting enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat. A variety of new quilt patterns have been released, ranging from traditional to modern designs. Quilters of all skill levels will find something to love, whether it’s a … Read More ...
Just beautiful needlework
Here are some inspiring finds from around the interwebs:
(1) Aurora beaded art quilt by Lisa Walton
(2) Flip-Flop Paper Piecing Quilt by Mary Kay Mouton, which took first place for Best Miniature Quilt at the 2009 Road to … Read More ...
Quilt patterns…free free free!
This week, quilting enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat. A variety of new quilt patterns have been released, ranging from traditional to modern designs. Quilters of all skill levels will find something to love, whether it’s … Read More ...
Tutorial bonanza
Free patterns – lots of ’em!
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 quilt pattern from Fat Quarter Shop
Get Fat Quarter Shop‘s first original quilt pattern, What Do You See?, designed by Debbie Taylor. It’s free! Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Bah-bah French knot
The cutest, tiniest French-knot sheep in the world are frolicking on incy wincy stitches. Go see.… Read More ...
New embroidery series from TipNut
TipNut is running another great needlework series. This time, she’s sharing patterns for vintage applique-and-embroidery tea towels with fruit images. Go to the beginning of the series.… Read More ...
