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Free chart: Plastic Canvas PC mini sewing box

September 8, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

minisewCraft Leftovers is sharing the pattern and instructions for this sweet plastic-canvas project. The mini sewing box is based on a design used by the author’s great-grandmother. Enjoy the story of the rediscovery (Sounds like my garage!) and download the … Read More ...

New freebies via le blog friendstitch

September 7, 2009 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

freeEvery day I discover new online stitchery resources thanks to the wonderful sharing of le blog friendstitch. Incredible resource. Here are just two of the lovely patterns she’s pointing to today. The sweet angel fish is courtesy PLAISIRS d’AIGUILLE … Read More ...

Plenty of Plastic Canvas possibilities

September 2, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

peacockThere’s a mouth-watering buffet of plastic canvas delights and curiosities over on Sister Diane‘s CraftyPod. Go see.

Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

Need plastic canvas supplies, we highly recommend Annie’s Craft Store… Read More ...

Free pattern: Snowflake Santa

September 1, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

santaThe pattern for this needlepoint and bargello Snowflake Santa (by Libby Sturdy) is free from The Caron Collection. Get the pattern.

And many thanks to Bargello Needlepoint blog for pointing out this find.

Looking for more Christmas … Read More ...

Free patterns: Fall-leaf appliques

August 31, 2009 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

leavesKimara of Wee Folk Art is sharing her patterns for two fall-leaf appliques. Get the maple leaf. Get the oak leaf.… Read More ...

New embroidery e-book and a freebie

August 31, 2009 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

smallCarina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina’s Craftblog has published a stitchery e-book! And she’s celebrating by sharing an autumn pattern freebie.

Small Stitches is available from Polka & Bloom, which says,

Small Stitches has 22 pages aimed at getting you started

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Free Embroidery patterns and charts — catch up

August 29, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

If you enjoy browsing through free embroidery patterns and cross-stitch charts, this catch-up post is a great one to revisit. Over time, wonderful patterns can easily slip by as blogs update and new designs appear. This roundup brings together a … Read More ...

Free Embroidery pattern: Flowery kitty

August 28, 2009 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

flwrcatI’m a cat lover, so I’m thrilled that kitty patterns are so popular today! This vintage flowery kitty design is free (for your personal use) from Primrose Design. Get the pattern.

Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower … Read More ...

Free pattern: Needlecase Sue

August 26, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

sueCC of Lace ‘n’ Ribbon Roses shares a Sunbonnet Sue pattern that works equally well for a quilt block, a potholder, or a needlecase. Get the pattern.

Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since … Read More ...

Free machine embroidery from thelongthread

August 24, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

applesThese happy apples could be yours! The design is available free (for your personal use) in three embroidery-machine formats from thelongthread. Get the designs.

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

Free patterns from Bird Brain Designs

August 24, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

birdbrainPatty of Pip Stitch tipped us off to a great source for free hand-embroidery patterns. She says,

Bird Brain Designs offers a new embroidery freebie every month on their site and there’s an extra one linked in the current newsletter.

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Free embroidery patterns you may have missed

August 22, 2009 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...

Herb embroidery patterns — and a deal!

August 21, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

herbsCarina (of Carina’s craftblog) created these beautiful herb embroidery patterns, and she’s offering us a deal. Her blog says,

Five of them: sage, oregano, parsley, chervil and basil. Available in the shop, of course. This week only (until Sunday)

… Read More ...

Free embroidery patterns from Sarah Jane

August 21, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

sarahjaneAs part of its Month of Hand Sewing series, Sew, Mama, Sew! is featuring special, original embroidery designs from Sara Jane Studios. You’re going to love them! Get the PDF downloads.… Read More ...

Free Button Buddies patterns from Wild Olive

August 21, 2009 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

buddyClick over to Wild Olive and pick up Mollie‘s free “workshop” for August, Button Buddies Embroidery. Stitch hedgehogs, bunnies, owls, squirrels, bears, and raccoons, each with a pretty spare button as its tummy. Adorable! Get the PDF download.… Read More ...

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