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Poinsettia Door Decor Plastic Canvas Pattern

November 28, 2021 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Decorate the door into your home this Christmas holiday with a beautiful Plastic canvas layered poinsettia!

This seasonal flower design is made using 7-count plastic canvas and worsted-weight yarn. Finished Size: 12″ across, not including ribbons. Perfect for … Read More ...

Mystical Stitches – Book Review And Giveaway

September 22, 2021 by Shellie Wilson 15 Comments

 

Christi Johnson’s Mystical Stitches (June 2021) is a beautiful embroidery book with over 100 unique patterns influenced by a vibrant folk-art aesthetic and imbued with metaphysical meaning. Readers may mix and sew each symbol to create unique embroidered items of … Read More ...

Book Review – Jump Into Punch Needle

May 8, 2021 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

I always enjoy writing book reviews and, after reading Jump Into Punch Needle by Carrie J. Buck, I was more than happy to write one for this book.

With 6 nature-themed punch needle projects to choose from, this book is … Read More ...

Weekend Makes: Punch Needle – Book Review

December 15, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Take a look around social media and it is easy see that punch needle is one of the most popular needlework trends out there.  This new book Weekend Makes: Punch Needle 25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make, by … Read More ...

Angels Plastic Canvas Pattern

December 12, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Inspire anyone’s holiday wishes with these two angelic plastic canvas  ladies!

These lovely designs are made using 7-count plastic canvas and worsted-weight yarn. Angels can be made any color and embellished as desired. Finished Size: 5″ across x 7″T.

This … Read More ...

Christmas Holiday Hang-Ups! Plastic Canvas Pattern

November 7, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Add a festive look by hanging these holiday ornaments in your window or doorway, the Shining Star can also be used as a tree topper.

Shining Star and Silver Bells are made using 7-count plastic canvas and stitched with Metallic … Read More ...

Book Review – Animal Embroidery Workbook

October 29, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

This beautifully illustrated book entitled Animal Embroidery Workbook by Jessica Long is a must-have if you want to create some lovely critter embroidery.

There are 30 different projects, each with a detailed and unique design.  With sections on beginner designs, … Read More ...

Jointed Christmas Tree Ornaments Plastic Canvas Pattern

October 24, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Kids of all ages will enjoy these 10 Christmas tree ornaments with moveable parts. All are stitched on 7-count plastic canvas using Needloft or worsted-weight yarn. Snowman, Reindeer, Penguin, Cardinal, Soldier, Santa and more are included in the pattern. You
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Monk’s Cloth Swedish Weaving Christmas Patterns

October 21, 2020 by Claudia Porter 2 Comments

Until I saw this pattern book from Annie’s Craft Store, I was not familiar with Monk’s Cloth or Swedish Weaving (sometimes known as Huck embroidery).  Now that I know a little bit more about it, I’m intrigued.  It’s a … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Patterns – Snowflakes

October 10, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Celebrate winter with 7 glistening snowflakes made using white yarn, silver metallic cord and 5- or 7-count plastic canvas. Use the 7 basic patterns and your imagination and you can create dozens of decorative accents.

Looking for more Plastic … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Gingerbread Village Pattern

September 19, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

What says Christmas better than a gingerbread house? Pattern includes a complete grouping of charming houses, stores, trees and a church. All are stitched on 7-count plastic canvas. You will love “icing” them with lace and decorating with
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Plastic Canvas Flower Coasters Pattern

August 29, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

13 stunning floral coasters are stitched on 10-count plastic canvas using 6-strand embroidery floss. Each flower is realistically depicted in breathtaking colors. A white picket fence caddy holds 8 of the 4″ square coasters. A butterfly hovering above the fence
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Free E-book – Encyclopedia of Needlework

August 26, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This needlework book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Free purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Giveaway – Butterfly Stitches

August 21, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 35 Comments

Butterfly Stitches
Hand Embroidery & Wool Appliqué Designs

Thanks to C&T Publishing we have 2 copies of this book to giveaway to our lucky Craftgossip.com readers.

 

Beautify with butterflies! Appliqué and embroidery designs for nature lovers

Let your creativity take … Read More ...

Book Review – Blackwork

August 18, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Blackwork, or black-on-white embroidery, has long been a popular craft among needleworkers. Often referred to as “Spanish work” because of its association with Catherine of Aragon and its possible connection with Moorish Spain, blackwork has also been well-documented in portraits … Read More ...

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