I want to take a little time each week to get to know the members of the stitching community as a whole, stitchers, designers, enthusiasts, we all love needlework and we all are passionate about what we do. Let’s share our passion and get to know each other a little better. This week we’re getting […]
Stitched QR Codes and a Stitching Challenge
I came across this on Flickr and thought it was certainly worth mentioning, a cross stitched QR code. (QR codes are those square graphics that look like a funky bar code, which you can scan with your smartphone and it will take you to a website or a specific page of information.) Photo attribution: csaga […]
Sampler Bookmark Free Cross Stitch Pattern
This sampler bookmark stitching pattern is a fun with everything kind of pattern. You choose the fabric, the threads, and have some fun with the stitching! You can use scraps of leftover threads from other projects, you can use an overdyed thread, you can try something new if you want. Some of these are considered […]
Beautiful Cole’s Quilts Projects Including Free Cross Stitch Patterns from Right Here at STNA
I love it when I’m browsing around the needlework community online and I stumble across a Stitching the Night Away design used somewhere. It really makes me day a thousand times brighter, especially when I see them used in charity projects like Cole’s Quilts and Love Quilts! LindaZ posted these on Photobucket and the 123stitch […]
Finished Cross Stitch Lace Heart Wedding Sampler
Whew, finally finished! I feel like the slowest stitcher on the planet these days. I used to be able to whip out a project like this in a week, but these days it takes me months. Less stitching time and carpel tunnel combined to make stitching a lot slower. ==> Click here to get a […]
Goddess Bookmark Stitched by Shaleen
Shaleen shared her Goddess Bookmark finish with us over on Facebook recently and I wanted to share it with everyone. It came out quite lovely. (notice the sparkly fabric she used!) Thank you Shaleen for sharing your beautiful work with us! ==> To download the Goddess Bookmark pattern for free click here. Happy stitching! If […]
Another Butterfly from Maggi S. for Cole’s Quilts!
I truly love getting all these pictures in my inbox, so please everyone continue sending them in! This butterfly was stitched by Maggi S. as part of a project for Cole’s Quilts. I love the colors, so much fun! Thank you Maggi for sharing your work with us! ==> click here to get the free […]
The Frustrations of Stitching and Floss
I wasn’t feeling too well over the weekend and I was sort of vegged out in the living room watching TV with my husband, I picked up the wedding sampler I’ve been working on to finish up the little bit of stitching that is left on it. I knew I was near the end of […]
Twisted Stitches by Phil Davison, My Review
Twisted Stiches 30 Corrupt Cross Stitch and Embroidery Designs For crafters who like their stitching with a twist, this book provides original designs with a wicked spin, and reworks cute craft imagery, including genuine vintage embroidery motifs, so that they cross over to the dark side. I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect when I […]
Brushstroke Butterfly by Nicola
Nicola from Obsessive Cross Stitcher shared her Brushstroke Butterfly with us and it has a creative twist, she’s making it into a card! What a great idea 🙂 Thank you for sharing your work with us, Nicola! ==> Brushstroke Butterfly is a free cross stitch pattern available here at Stitching the Night Away
