#pixystitches

Okay so about a year ago PixyStitch or another website of some kind posted a Hawkeye  cross-stitch pattern that was basically the panel from the Hurricane Sandy-relief comic where Clint's drenched in water with a goofy smile on his face and he says "I'm greatat boats."

We’ve all been stalled by AC I fear :D

Yup. I remembered that it was addictive, but didn't realize how much time I'd end up spending on it. I've gotten a bit better about it, but now I just want to design AC cross stitch things instead of working on the map.

I'll just have to do both. :D

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I have had 1) Why haven’t you mailed the paper pattern? 2) When does my finished cross-stitch get shipped, and 3) This is a printable poster, right? :/

Looking for some interesting reading or a new project this weekend? Here are some of my favorite crafty things from the internet this week.

The Happy Dodo Stitchery Grand Opening

Today is the grand opening of Nicci's new shop, The Happy Dodo Stitchery, and I could not be more excited for her! She has been working on this new shop a long time, and I think you will love her new charts as much as I do - she's already got a peacock chart, which is the sign of a first-class establishment, in my opinion. Even better, all the charts are 25% off during the grand opening, so it's a great time to stock up!

Found a couple fabulous tutorials this week:

Ruby Murray posted a tutorial on her blog showing on how to make teeny tiny little finishing "hoops" for cross stitch or embroidery out of milk jug caps. I love the samples she posted of little button-art hoops - very cute.

Carina (of Polka & Bloom fame) posted a tutorial on joining crocheted granny squares that is so full of photos I think it would be impossible for even the very poor crocheter (read: me) to get lost while following it. Saved this one to Pocket for future reference.

If you are itching to start a new project this weekend, check out these free needlework charts:

Nutty Rectangle, a bargello needlepoint chart from Janet Perry

Spring Plantings, a cross stitch band sampler from EmbroiderBee (to grab the PDF, look for the chart name in the Box.net widgets on the left side of the page)

Butterflies from World of Agi - there are four varieties that you could stitch in a variety of colors

Pastel Biscornu, another cross stitch chart from World of Agi

Easter Eggs, a cross stitch chart from Rather Unseamly

Bunny Peeps!, a cross stitch chart from PixyStitches -this one will only be available for a week, so make sure you grab it while you can. (Disclaimer: this is not the actual name of the chart. but rather the name that I screamed inside my head when I saw it - thus the exclamation mark.)

Home Sweet Home, the first free cross stitch chart from The Happy Dodo Stitchery

Looking for some interesting reading or a new project this weekend? Here are some of my favorite crafty things from the internet this week:

This week's highlight: PixyStitches' Free Pattern Friday project

I think Nicci has outdone herself this week - such a gorgeous blackwork pattern! You can grab your copy of this free chart here - it's only available for a week, so don't wait!

Other awesomeness from this week:

Sampler Girl posted a free cross stitch chart celebrating Laura Ingalls Wilder's birthday

Mollie over at Wild Olive shared a great thread storage idea - it would work perfectly for my handspun thread!

Feeling Stitchy posted a tutorial for making your own embroidered broach - super cute, I think

(This one is not really new, but it's new to me!)There is a fabulous SAL happening over on the Creative Workshops from Hetti blog for 2013, and you can still get the charts from the 2012 SAL as well - these are definitely on my list for upcoming Thread & Fabric Pack projects. (Note: the blog is in both Dutch and English).

Also on the Creative Workshops from Hetti blog, a brand new Valentine's cross stitch chart!

Today is also the last day to vote for the fabric in March's Thread & Fabric Pack, so head over to Facebook and make your selection if you haven't already.