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Win a copy of stitched for fun! Happy summer stitching! This week I have the pleasure of giving away 2 copies of Stitched for Fun – 35 Easy and Adorable Embroidery Projects by Fiona Goble to our lucky readers! As I hold this book from Martingale Publishing in my hands and flip through the pages, I can’t help but smile at … Read more Archives for the ‘Book Reviews’ Category

Archive for the ‘blackwork’ Category

Fabulous free patterns from around the web This lovely Sashiko waves pattern is a freebie by Bridgeen on Craftsy. Be sure to visit the post for some lovely and helpful details on starting out with Sashiko. I’d love to mix up the traditional white threads used in Sashiko with some of our Light Effects, variegated, or Color Variations floss! This Cross Stitch … Read more Archive for the ‘blackwork’ Category

Archive For the ‘Amigurimi’ Category

Spooky Stitch Inspiration I adore this Glow in the Dark Hipster Ghost Amigurumi on Crafteando! This free pattern comes from a lovely Spanish language blog – but you can scroll down on her page for the English language instructions. Jenny has the ingenious idea of combining DMC Glow in the Dark floss with regular white acrylic yarn to make her … Read more Archive For the ‘Amigurimi’ Category

Natural stitched Valentine Banner

Valentine’s Day is coming! That means playing with romantic reds and creating some fabulous tutorials that are sure to ignite your creativity!  Today, as promised, I have created a fast and easy Valentine banner using DMC floss. This is a perfect project for all experience levels, fast, easy and romantic.  To get started all you need are … Read more Natural stitched Valentine Banner

Free Valentines Ideas Around The Web

I hope you’ve been enjoying our Valentine’s posts! Today I thought I’d tour the web, and find even more inspiring Valentine ideas for you! This Heart Wrist Pin Cushion on Messyla is so lovely, isn’t it? I spy our beautiful DMC Goa Tricot Yarn in Peach in this wonderful crochet tutorial. How handy is it to have your needles in ready reach … Read more Free Valentines Ideas Around The Web