This weeks card is called Valentine Toast and was made by WestCoaster. This Valentine card was made using the Stitching Cards Toast pattern. WestCoaster said “I cut out the stitched […]
Free Valentine Hearts easy embroidery on paper pattern
This beautiful Valentine Hearts pattern is easy for beginners to stitch and if you are experienced at embroidery on paper you will find it quick to complete. The downloadable pattern […]
Form-A-Lines Nautical and Oriental Flowers patterns reviewed
Two new pattern booklets have been added to the Form-A-Lines stitching cards range. They are: Oriental flowers featuring birds on a vine, a flowering vine and a bird in a […]
Flamingos – forum gallery stitching card of the week
This week we have two cards called Flamingo 2009 made by Playdirt. These Valentine’s cards were made using the Stitching Cards Flamingos pattern. Playdirt has given each card a different border. She said […]
Tiger, tiger, burning bright – words to stitch by
When I was designing my Stitching Cards Tiger pattern the words “Tiger, tiger, burning bright, in the forests of the night” kept going through my mind. They were from a […]
Embroidery on paper – a beginners guide to card making with stitching
People who receive hand stitched greetings cards are usually amazed and delighted that someone has made it especially for them. Many have been so pleased that they frame the picture. […]
Two Dolphins – forum gallery stitching card of the week
This week’s card is “Two Dolphins” made by Katharine. It was made using the Stitching Cards Dolphins pattern. Katharine’s comment on the card was “This was a very specific commission, […]
The unicorn in myth and legend
Whilst I was doing research for my Stitching Cards unicorn design I came across some interesting information about the way it has evolved over the centuries. The unicorn is a mythical […]
Artist trading cards – forum gallery stitching card of the week
This week we feature two tiny ATC cards posted under the title “Needle & Thread”. They were made by Patsy. Artist trading cards (ATC’s) are created on 2 ½ X […]
What are the turtles saying? Valentine caption competition
Humorous greetings cards are very popular as they help cheer up our lives and add a note of whimsy to our card giving. Have a bit of fun by suggesting […]
Animal lovers Stitching Cards patterns reviewed
Six new Animal lovers patterns have been added to the pattern collection on the Stitching Cards web site. They feature the following cute birds and animals: lovebirds, dolphins, flamingos, hares, […]
A brief history of St Valentine’s Day
Have you ever wondered why we celebrate St Valentine’s Day on February 14 and why it is associated with lovers? The ancient Greeks and Romans held fertility festivals in mid-February. […]