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Tutorial: Blackwork journal cover

January 5, 2013 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Kerry of Star-Shaped and Shiny used a classic blackwork pattern to spiff up the cover of a Mokeskine journal. This easy embellishment elevates any softcover notebook into a beautiful gift or a bit of luxury for yourself. Her technique for … Read More ...

Free pattern and tutorial: Embroidered calendar

January 2, 2013 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Kelly of Craft Your Style tipped me off to the first installment of a year-long craft project on her blog. She says,

This detailed step-by-step DIY shows how to make the first month of a stitched calendar! Beginners will learn

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Free tutorial: Liberty Patchwork Pup

December 29, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Admit it: This is the cutest scrappy dog you ever saw! Helen of Bustle & Sew says, “A great make to use up fabric scraps – and an easy way to create patchwork with hexagons without paper piecing too!” Go … Read More ...

Stitch animals, help animals

December 29, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Cute cute cute! Its creator, Kerry of Star Shaped and Shiny, says this pillow “features an appliqued felt tree, and uses an assortment of buttons in varying sizes and shades of green for the leaves. An embroidered owl sits among … Read More ...

Free hand-embroidery patterns

December 24, 2012 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

 

Embroidery is a wonderful form of art that has been around for centuries. It involves decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread to create beautiful designs. It’s an excellent form of self-expression and can be a great way … Read More ...

Free hand-embroidery patterns

December 24, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...

Free hand-embroidery patterns

December 23, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

 

 

Embroidery is a centuries-old art form that anybody may appreciate. There are chosen embroidered patterns to try out whether you are a novice or an expert embroiderer.

We picked designs that are both traditional and contemporary, and we believe they … Read More ...

Stitch a woven basket

December 17, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Marjolein of Threads and Patches demonstrates how to create a beautiful, dimensional basket woven of pearl cotton. See her tutorial.… Read More ...

Pattern and tutorial: Felt Christmas tree

December 17, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Check out this adorable felt-applique evergreen by Mollie of Wild Olive. Mollie has finished hers as a brooch. And it would make a great gift tie-on or ornament. Imagine the possibilities for embellishment! Go to Mollie’s blog post to learn … Read More ...

Pattern and tutorial: Peek-a-Boo house ornaments

December 13, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Megan Noel reprises her tutorial for creating quick-and-easy, charming Christmas ornaments. This is the perfect way to use up your scraps of felt and novelty fabrics. And I think this would be a great project for school-age kids with just … Read More ...

Free Christmas Snowman machine embroidery

December 13, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

This darling snowman machine-embroidery design is a gift to you from Anja Rieger. Go to her download page to get your free copy.

If you still want more check out these Machine Embroidery patterns on Etsy.… Read More ...

Free Christmas patterns from Mollie

December 13, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Here are a couple more outstanding free holiday patterns from Mollie of Wild Olive:

Carol of the Bells hoop
Silver and Gold felt ornament

Thank you so much, Mollie!

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...

Free tat pattern: Snowflake triangle ornament

December 13, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Diane (Lace-Lovin’ Librarian) shares her pattern for this pretty triangular “doodad” with a snowflake at the center. Wouldn’t it be pretty on your tree! Go to her post for the instructions.… Read More ...

Pattern and tutorial: Bird ornament

December 12, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife shares the pattern and tutorial for creating this sweet bird Christmas tree ornament. She says,

It’s an excellent way to make use of your scraps! If you have bags full of tiny pieces that you’ve

… Read More ...

Free pattern: Unicorn ornament

December 12, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

A Christmas unicorn? Mollie of Wild Olive shares the pattern and the reason behind this adorable felt-applique tree ornament. See her post.

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...

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