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Inspiration: LimeRiot

December 3, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Panta!!! LimeRiot posted the cutest holiday stitchery so far this season over on Craftster. Just check out that candy-cane bamboo! Go to her Craftster post.

And many thanks to Faster Kittykill! Blog! Blog! for sharing this find.… Read More ...

Pork out your tree – Bacon Christmas Tree Ornament

December 2, 2011 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

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

December 2, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Teresa of Teresa Down Under shares the pattern and tutorial for the cutest appliqued and embroidered Christmas bunting! Go to her post.

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

Tutorial: Ted Astaire and Ginger

December 1, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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 ...

A yummy little quilt

December 1, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Deb of More Whiffs, Glimmers & Left Oeuvres calls these applique/embroidery/quilt pieces bonbons. She says,

much like eating expensive chocolate truffles..but so much better for me.

Yum! Go to Deb’s blog.… Read More ...

Tutorial: Felt babe

November 28, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

A new DIY ornament from vintage umbrella: the babe in the manger. See the tute.… Read More ...

Tutorial: Felt-applique monogram pillow

November 27, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Allison of little lovelies posted a tutorial for this rockin monogrammed felt-applique pillow. She shows us how to make it work for any initial or type style. See the tute.… Read More ...

Free embroidery patterns: Christmas

November 26, 2011 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy

Begin a Christmas craft with these Embroidery designs in various Christmas themes.

Some cross-stitchers prefer planning their Christmas work all year, while others enjoy the rush of a time … Read More ...

Free patterns for feltie ornaments

November 26, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

More cute stashbustin’ ornaments from The Trouble with Crafting:

Holiday Pets
Snowflake Gnome… Read More ...

Soft, soft sweeties

November 26, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Awwwwwwwwwww. So sweatery soft, they beg to be touched. These little softies are by Amy of LucyKate Crafts. See more and get the link to her Etsy shop at her blog post.

Ed. note: Amy Adams neither requested nor … Read More ...

Learn perfect blanket stitch

November 25, 2011 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

If anyone’s an expert at blanket stitch, it’s Kimara of Wee Folk Art. We’ve seen her perfectly spaced stitches on the models for the many felt-applique and embroidery block patterns she’s shared with us. I’m thrilled that she’s sharing her … Read More ...

Stitch a candy village

November 24, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Aimee Ray‘s design sense is undeniably sweet. So what could be more perfect than an Aimee Ray pattern for a felt-softie candy village. Go to to her little dear tracks blog post for more photos and the link to … Read More ...

DIY Christmas ornaments

November 23, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Here are some more great DIY Christmas ornaments from vintage umbrella:

(1) Baby’s First Christmas
(2) Button-trimmed stockings
(3) Pompom wreaths
(4) Felt scottie dogs
(5) Gingerbread boys and girls
(6) Felt umbrellas

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? … Read More ...

Free patterns: Felt Christmas tree ornaments

November 21, 2011 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads is sharing patterns and instructions for five original felt-applique and embroidery ornaments. Check them out:

Christmas tree and poinsettia
Gingerbread house, mistletoe, and cardinal

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

Inspiration: Elsa Mora

November 20, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Once in a while, Elsa Mora makes something for herself–like this headband. She says,

There are so many tiny embroidery details in it. Looking at the beads and stitches in this piece makes me happy.

Me, too! See more photos … Read More ...

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