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Free pattern: ‘Sleepy Cat’

December 11, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

This beautiful Sleepy Cat is an original design by Kerry Tucker of Star Shaped and Shiny. Her embroidery choices — the variety of stitches and colors — qualify it as a sampler; but the charming image begs to become home … Read More ...

Free pattern: Christmas tree Embroidery

December 11, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Simply beautiful — words that describe all of Kelly Fletcher‘s hand-embroidery designs, including this gorgeous Christmas tree. The pattern is a gift from Kelly to all of her readers. Go to her site to get the free download.… Read More ...

Free pattern: Reindeer tote

December 11, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Here’s a gift just for you from Helen of Bustle & Sew. The pattern for this adorable reindeer-applique tote bag is free from Helen’s blog. She says it’s “a good-sized, sturdy tote that’s quick and simple to make – and … Read More ...

Free Embroidery pattern: Christmas Angel ornament

December 8, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

The lovely folks at Country Bumpkin are sharing this gorgeous angel ornament pattern, Celestina, as a thank you to their readers and supporters. The site says,

Designed by Carolyn Pearce and featured in Inspirations issue 67. Lustrous pearls, sparkling beads

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A Christmas gift from Di

November 26, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

This gorgeous seasonal design is a gift for you from embroidery artist Di van Niekerk. Her e-newsletter says,

Use your free design to embroider a card or a pincushion, print a card or make gift wrap. Whatever you do

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Free patterns and tutes: Felt ornaments

November 18, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

The American Felt and Craft blog has gathered together a whole series of adorable DIY Christmas ornaments by Stephanie of Imagine Our Life. Go to the blog post for links to each of the free patterns and tutorials.

Looking … Read More ...

Free pattern: Christmas pickle

November 17, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Squee! I don’t know what culture this comes from; but if you’ve ever been to Atkins, Arkansas (The Pickle Capital of the World), then you know that every Christmas tree is supposed to have a pickle ornament hidden somewhere. Abby … Read More ...

Free ebook: Woven bags

November 13, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Check out this new free ebook from Interweave: Learn How to Make Woven Bags with 4 Woven Bag Projects. The site says,

Handmade bags and totes require only a small amount of fabric, are easy to weave, require minimal

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Free pattern: Phoenix

November 7, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads shares a bit of the backstory of this gorgeous phoenix embroidery, explains the process by which she developed it, and to top it off, she shares the design with us! So generous! Go to her … Read More ...

Free tat pattern: Garden Snowflake

November 5, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Jane Eborall is sharing her pattern for this beautiful Garden Snowflake. You know someone who needs at least one of these on her holiday tree. Maybe you! Go to Jane’s blog post for the link.… Read More ...

Free pattern: ‘Count Blessings’

November 2, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife is sharing this beautiful pattern from her November e-newsletter. This is the month of Thanksgiving in the USA, so it’s the perfect time to be counting our blessings. Get the pattern.

Looking for more … Read More ...

Free geeky design from Urban Threads

November 2, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Maybe you’re a geek. If not, there’s surely a geek in your life. So you’d better go grab this adorable design from Urban Threads while it’s free! (It will be regular price beginning November 4.) Go to the download page… Read More ...

Free design from Urban Threads

October 20, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Here’s an awesome, timely freebie from Urban Threads! The UT e-newsletter says,

Show off your skills as a vampire hunter when you machine embroider your own in-the-hoop patch! Available in hand embroidery and stock art versions too — free

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Free tat pattern: Square doodad

October 18, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Tatting maven Jane Eborall is sharing a new pattern, Square Motif on Metal Centre. Beautiful, as always. Go to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.… Read More ...

Free needlepoint design: ‘October Treat’

October 16, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher is sharing a new Mini Mystery Monday needlepoint ornament design this month. Go to her blog to stitch along on this little pretty.… Read More ...

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