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 ...
Patterns and tutes: Christmas ornaments
(1) Peppermint Candy from Pink Suede Shoe
(2) Cuckoo clock from Wild Olive
(3) Mistletoe, snowflake, and stocking from Wild Olive
(4) St. Nicholas from Wild Olive
(5) Peppermint Candy Stars from allsorts
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Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas
We’ve found some really fun designs for you to use as DIY Christmas decorations! Whether you’re looking for something to add a little extra flare to your tree, or just want to spruce up your home for the holidays, these … Read More ...
Holiday craftiness from Kreinik
Big crafting is ahead on Kreinik Thread Blog. The 25 Days of Christmas Projects series will present five new projects each week. And the first half of 8 Days of Hanukkah Projects already are available. Go to the Kreinik post … Read More ...
Sew Woodsy’s 12 ornament tutes
It’s not too late to enjoy12 Days of Handmade Ornaments at Sew Woodsy. They’re featuring 12 tutorials by 12 guest bloggers, such as this rockin fabric star by Johnnie of Saved by Love Creations. See the whole … Read More ...
Make a fat-quarter tree
Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs is sharing a simple, economical project to spruce up your holiday decor. All you need: three fat quarters of pretty fabric and Benita’s tutorial. Go to her blog post for the link to request … Read More ...
Free December calendar from Janet
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs is decorating desktops for Christmas with her free December calendar featuring an elf with all the seasonal trimmings. Go to her post to download the freebie.
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Tutorial: Woodland Santa pillow
The First Friday Freebie from Kaaren of The Painted Quilt is this sweet embroidered holiday pillow. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.… Read More ...
Pork out your tree – Bacon Christmas Tree Ornament
American Felt and Craft continues its 25 Days of Felt Christmas Crafts with an ornament, designed by Seremere, after my own heart: bacon. My friend Heather Smith introduced me a couple of years ago to the most decadent dessert … Read More ...
Stitch a holiday bunting
Teresa of Teresa Down Under shares the pattern and tutorial for the cutest appliqued and embroidered Christmas bunting! Go to her post.
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Tutorial: Ted Astaire and Ginger
Jules of Adventures in Thread presents: Ted Astaire and Ginger! And she’s sharing the pattern and tutorial so you can have a pair for your own tree. Go to her tute.… Read More ...
Your elf needs shoes
You need some little elfin clogs to stuff with Christmas treats. Jenny of allsorts has got you covered. She’s sharing the pattern and tutorial for this sweet felt footwear. Go to her blog post for the download.
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Stitch some Christmas twinchies
Merry Christmas from Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint! She’s sharing the patterns for these beautiful twinchies, which you can use as gift tie-ons or ornaments. Go to Janet’s post for the link to the charts.
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Tutorial: Pepperminty advent calendar
Jenny of allsorts created this sweet advent garland by stitching little felt envelopes with cotton floss and embroidering their numbers with the same thread. She aptly calls them Peppermint Pouches. And she’s sharing her pattern and tutorial for your … Read More ...
25 days of Christmas craftiness
The blog of American Felt & Craft is rockin 25 Days of Felt Christmas Crafts! First up, a sweet, simple little house by Claire Chauvin, perfect for lighting from within via a battery-operated tea light. Make a whole village! … Read More ...