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Free pattern: Applique pillow topper

November 25, 2016 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Image from www.bhg.comMake this cute tie-on pillow topper to spruce up your seasonal decor. Get the free pattern from Better Homes and Gardens.

Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

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Free embroidery patterns: Halloween

October 24, 2016 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

(1) Black Cat with Moon suitable for embroidery from The Graphics Fairy (via Scarlett of CraftGossip’s quilting blog)
(2) Scarecrow ‘n’ Pumpkins from Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread
(3) Skeleton in a party hat from Cart Before the Horse… Read More ...

This will make you want to masquerade

October 23, 2016 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Mask by Nancy MinskyNancy Minsky has published a tutorial on Craftzine.com for an incredibly elegant, upcycled mask. It starts with a scrap of denim. Seriously! See the tutorial.

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Free pattern: Pumpkin mini quilt

October 22, 2016 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Designed, stitched, and photographed by Phyllis DobbsPhyllis Dobbs is sharing the pattern and instructions for this precious seasonal mini quilt. Get the PDF file. And please remember that Phyllis is offering this design for your personal use only.

Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for … Read More ...

Embroidery patterns: Trick or treat kids

October 21, 2016 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Free pattern from Sentimental StitchesGayle of Sentimental Stitches blog is sharing vintage embroidery patterns – one each day from now through Halloween – of children dressed in costumes. This sweet little Cinderella is the first in the series. Get the pattern. And be … Read More ...

Tutorial: Spin your web

October 20, 2016 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Designed, stitched, and photographed by Jenny ShawI can’t wait to make one of these! Jenny Shaw of Stitcher & Scribbler blog is offering a tutorial for this adorable embroidered spiderweb wall art, complete with a dangly spider. See the tute.

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Hoop up your Halloween

October 16, 2016 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

The perfect Halloween hoop by Anna of I Made This Sh*t. (I’m skeered.) Go to her blog post for an image you can click to enlarge.

Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

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Free pattern: Halloween card

October 14, 2016 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

It’s too late for this year, but tuck away this cute pattern for stitching on paper to make next year’s Halloween greeting cards. Crooked Sister created the design. Go to her blog post to download the template.

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Free Halloween embroidery patterns

October 12, 2016 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

(1) Pumpkins digital stamp suitable for embroidery by Melon Headz (via Heather of CraftGossip’s stamping blog)
(2) Jack and Cat from Bird In The Hand Primitives
(3) Three jack-o-lantern doodles from Primitives by the light of the moon
(4) Halloween … Read More ...

Free chart: Quaker cat

September 11, 2016 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

qcatRemy of Embroiderbee shares a chart that would make ideal Halloween stitchery. She says,

Here is a freebie which started as an Ackworth Motif  from Needleprint’s Infinity Charts. I used DMC 315, 742, and 604, but any three colors

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Be a part of The Dream Rocket

June 4, 2013 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

I’ve mentioned The Dream Rocket before: The brainchild of Jennifer Marsh, the project seeks to engage people (especially students) to create and donate art (especially fiber art) to wrap an entire Saturn rocket! The project now has a Kickstarter … Read More ...

Yoyen: New source of silk-ribbon embroidery kits

June 4, 2013 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

I got this note from a new producer of silk-ribbon-embroidery kits:

Yoyen Designs is a start-up small family business that specializes in offering handmade gifts and products. It is all about art and handmade creations! These embroidery kits are great

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Free pattern: Time’s a-ticking

June 4, 2013 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Monique Jivram is a London-based illustrator who collages ink drawings, urban embroidery, and vintage fabrics to create unique artworks. She’s sharing some of her art with all of us in the form of this charming free embroidery pattern. This is … Read More ...

Crewel-ty in the Netherlands

June 4, 2013 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Jessica Grimm wrote us:

I thought you might be interested in the finished crewelwork projects of the first group of Royal School of Needlework students in the Netherlands. Their work is stunning!

I couldn’t agree more. Lovely! Go to Jessica’s … Read More ...

How to photograph miniatures

June 4, 2013 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

How do they get great photos of miniatures — especially tiny needlework? Janet Granger tells all in the latest issue of Artisans in Miniature, a free ezine. She says,

I’ve got an article which spills the beans…on the secrets involved

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