Time for my weekly roundup of needlework, textile, art and literature links from around the web:

Gracewood Stitches has a free cross-stitch design that can be adapted in unlimited ways.

Happiness is Cross-Stitching has a free pattern perfect for Mother’s Day.

ArtNews has a wonderful interview with artist Faith Ringgold, who is now 85-years-old.

Artist Jane Perkins re-creates famous paintings and well-known portraits using found materials. You’ve got to see them to believe them.

Artist Susanna Bauer adds stitching and crocheted edges to…leaves, transforming them into stunning yet fragile sculptures.

Video of the Week

Okay, so this is an ad for Android. But, OMG, it’s so cute and sweet. Enjoy!