Claudia of stitchado blog is sharing these patterns for Dutch-inspired embroidery. These would make sweet touches on Christmas ornaments. Get the patterns.
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Another sneak peek
Fabric designer Valori Wells is giving us a nibble of her new spring line, Delhi. See more photos on her blog.… Read More ...
Great idea: Needlepunch pendants
Maria of Think CRAFTS blog has a great, practical application for needlepunch embroidery. She uses it to create backgrounds for small pendants! Get the details.
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Andalucia by Patty Young
Have you seen fabric designer Patty Young‘s vibrant new spring line for Michael Miller, Andalucia? If not, you can get a preview on QuiltersBuzz, along with a bit of insider information about Patty. See the post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Cross-stitch border
Connie G. Thomas, editor of About.com’s cross-stitch blog, is sharing the chart for this beautiful cross-stitch border. She notes that you don’t have to make it up in the charted colors of blue and brown. It would be … Read More ...
Free pattern: Needlepoint leaf ornament
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint blog is the current guest designer on Craft Leftovers, where she’s sharing the chart for this beautiful needlepoint leaf ornament. Get the pattern.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Christmas ornament embroidery
Emily of The Floss Box blog is sharing these ornament embroidery patterns, perfect for making wee felt showpieces or embellishing a collar or cuff. Download the PDF file.
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Inspiration: Salley Mavor
I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I’m just now discovering the incredible work of needle artist Salley Mavor. Her technique, which she calls “fabric relief,” is kind of a combination of embroidery, dollmaking, stump work, and miniature crafting. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quick and easy napkin rings
Your Thanksgiving table can still look spiffy with this last-minute napkin-ring project from Jessica of Sublime Stitching. And what a great way to use up your stockpile of empty toilet paper tubes! See the tute.
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More of the Celebrate sampler
Janet Perry‘s Come Stitch with Me project, the Celebrate sampler, continues on Nuts About Needlepoint with the letter A. It’s not too late to catch up with this fun project! See the blog.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Mango Tango quilt
The pattern for this luscious little lap quilt is available free from allpeoplequilt.com. Get the pattern.
Thanks to Mishka of Quilting Gallery for sharing this find.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt advent calendar
Simple perfection. This advent calendar from The Purl Bee blog is easy to make, easy to use, colorful, and sure to delight anyone on your handmade-gift list. See the tutorial.… Read More ...
Giveaway: Rosalie Quinlan patterns
See this scrumptious little embroidery design? It’s one of nine stitcheries included in the Little Patchwork Village wall-quilt pattern by Rosalie Quinlan. (The other designs are equally wonderful.) You could be one of three readers to win a free … Read More ...
Free patterns: Gingham embroidery
CC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses blog is sharing some vintage patterns for embroidery on gingham. The poinsettia pattern is especially timely, but they’re all beautiful and nostalgic. Get the patterns.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Angel heads
floresita of Vintage Transfer Finds blog is sharing these sweet, funny angel patterns for your stitching enjoyment. The example shown here was stitched by Julie of Sew It’s For You blog. Get the patterns.… Read More ...
