Art, patterns and techniques
If you’re a machine-embroidery enthusiast and primitive designs are your cup of tea, then be sure to bookmark HeartStrings Embroidery’s weekly freebie. A new instant-download design is posted each Monday and is available for one week. (After the intro … Read More ...
tipnut.com has posted a free pattern for a 1959-style petal apron, based on a design found in an old WorkBasket magazine. If you’re crazy for the apron craze, stitch up one of these vintage beauties, complete with embroidered pansies.… Read More ...
Wasatch Needlework online store is offering several specials on Dinky Dyes silk threads in June:
In embroidery, “slip” is a term for a type of applique. Megan McConnell’s blog post explains not only the history of slips but also modern applications. For some great ideas about how to use these recyclable needleworks, see Megan’s article… Read More ...
For this weekend only, Threadart is honoring both May and June specials. Hurry over and check them out.… Read More ...
FREE Thread heaven Giveaway from Wimblebees and The World of Cross Stitching
10 chances to win!
Check out the Great Value Grab Bags section of www.wimblebees.
com, where packs of assorted Pearl Cottons, fabric, beads & charms and Caron threads … Read More ...
FREE Mini stitch motifs Giveaway from Cinnamon Cat and The World of Cross Stitching
Worth £20 each!
For great, quick-stitch designs, look no further than Cinnamon Cat’s cute new range, aptly named Kittens. These five sweet designs are brand new … Read More ...
Win a champagne weekend craft break from Oxfordshire Hotels Ltd and The World of Cross Stitching!
Prizes worth £1190!
Enter our fantastic competition this month and you could experience a relaxing break in a beautiful hotel the perfect opportunity to … Read More ...
WIN John James Pebbles from John James and Cross Stitch Crazy – worth £155!
70 chances to win a John James Pebble case with tapestry needles!
These Pebbles from John James are designed to hold your needles safely. There are … Read More ...
Jamie from Twisted Textiles shows off her cross stitched skulls in this blog post about how she used this
skull pattern freebie to create her own skull inspired projects.… Read More ...
Daisy Head Maisy brought this designer FayeMaloneDesigns to my attention in her recent post on her blog.
I was going to post a picture of one of her handmade bags that are in the style of a handmade crazy quilting, … Read More ...
WIN pillow kits from Mellow Needlecrafts and Cross Stitch Crazy – worth £160!
5 chances to win a scented sleep pillow kit!
Mellow Needlecrafts is a new website specialising in classic cross stitch and tapestry kits. We have five of … Read More ...
Kate Knight is a young contemporary designer from Scotland, her designs feature on a large quantity of products from stationary, posters to (our topic today) Cross stitch kits. Superstitcher.com has her latest releases on sale.
Kate’s design … Read More ...
Vote for this blog in the top 100 cross stitch and Needlework sites.… Read More ...
Brisbane
Dates: 30th April – 4th May 2008
The Stitches & Craft Show is Australia’s longest running craft event specialising in craft ideas, craft projects and craft supplies. With over 100 craft suppliers under the … Read More ...
