I get asked for great finishing tutorials all the time, so when I find one I like to share it here with you. This one is for finishing a fringed bookmark and was put together by Camp Cross Stitch using their I <3 2 Camp pattern… ==> Click here to check out the step-by-step tutorial.
A Light in Darkness Blackwork
I found this beautiful blackwork project posted on Flickr by hanging-by-a-thread and I just love it. With the Olympics going on this week, it seemed like an appropriate thing to share.
Stitching Bloggers Blog Hop #7: Leftover Floss
The first blog hop of August was actually inspired by a reader submitted question. Laurie writes in: I have been doing embroidery and cross stitching for around 40 years. So I have done quite a few kits and projects and sometimes end up with extra threads, now if I buy the threads that is not […]
World of Charity Cross Stitching
The World of Charity Cross Stitching group was started in 2007 as an offshoot of another charity stitching group. Initially they were a cross stitching and quilting group, but things have evolved and they now produce hand made gifts for children and seniors alike, including quilts, totes, cards, stuffed animals and much more.
Retro Love Free Cross Stitch Pattern
I hinted earlier this week that there would be a companion piece to the Retro Peace free cross stitch pattern, and here it is: Retro Love. ==> Click here to download the PDF pattern file for Retro Love. Pattern Size is 90w x 30h and there is no floss legend. This is one of those […]
Retro Peace Stitched by Me
I just realized this picture wasn’t already in the gallery, so I decided to add it back in. This was one of the first free patterns here at Stitching the Night Away and it continues to be one of the most frequently downloaded month after month.
Progress is Happening Slowly on These Two
I haven’t had as much time to stitch as I’d like to, but I’ve made some progress this week nonetheless. I did a little bit of stitching on Pirate Treasure over the weekend… I love this pattern and it’s coming along nicely, but I think I’m going to put it away for awhile and come […]
Stitching Bloggers Blog Hop #6: Stitching Rituals
July is flying by way too fast for me. So many things to do this summer and not enough hours in a day. I haven’t had much time to stitch lately, so this week I am determined to schedule my stitching time into my day! Somewhere between washing dishes and writing for my websites there […]
Free Independence Day Eagle Cross Stitch Pattern
I hope that everyone is having a safe and enjoyable holiday with family and friends. ==> Click here to download the PDF pattern file. I wanted to bring you a freebie today as part of my own celebration of freedom and independence. I hope you enjoy Independence Day Eagle and I’d love to see a […]
Thine Is The Trick And The Treat is Chart of the Week
Now here is a Quaker style sampler I can really sink my needle into. I love Halloween stitching! The model you see here of Thine Is The Trick And The Treat from Prairie Moon was stitched on 32 Ct. Camofudge fabric by Stitches and Spice using 2 strand of black silk.
