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Free patterns and charts: Leftover valentines
My day job and the flu kept me from timely posting of some of this year’s rockin valentine designs. Here are some you might want to download and save for next year’s love-y stitching.
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Why embroider on felt?
Gerry Krueger of Older Rose explains how she adds dimension to her embroidered works by creating applique motifs on felt. Brilliant. See her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Beaded heart pins
Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood has posted a rockin tutorial on Craft Sanity for making beaded heart brooches. She says, “While many of my bead projects take considerable time, these little heart pins are small enough to whip up in one sitting.” See … Read More ...
Celtic Leaves from Kelly Fletcher
Ooooooooooo! Check out Kelly Fletcher‘s new design, Celtic Leaves. Kelly’s web site describes the pattern:
… Read More ...Hand-stitched embroidery pattern, incorporating appliqué and beading
Skill level : advancedEight contemporary leaves incorporating traditional Celtic design. The leaves are unique and
Tutorial and pattern: Valentine owl
Lisa of 5 Orange Potatoes shows us how to applique, embroider, and assemble this sweet valentine owl. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Hand embroidery
Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
We have created this quick list with links to each pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
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Free pattern: Pointy kitty
The pattern for this appliqued and embroidered softie is free from Wee Wonderfuls. Get the download.
Many thanks to Teresa of My Patchwork for the heads-up. Check out what Teresa did with the pattern.… Read More ...
Watch those lungs!
The lung appliques on this shirt change color in the presence of carbon monoxide. Brilliant! Designers Nien Lam and Sue Ngo don’t reveal the secret that makes the applique work, but they do let us see their shirts in action … Read More ...
Tutorial: Felt heart ornament
Lynn B shows us step-by-step how to complete her darling heart-pillow ornament. She points to other tutorials to help you with the basics. And she’s offering her pattern for the little square-pillow ornament as a freebie. Go to Lynn’s blog … Read More ...
New designs from Orna Willis
Orna Willis of Ornaments has big plans for the new year — including offering cyber classes and downloadable patterns. The first design in her new series is Bestowed, the beautiful needleart pendant shown here. Orna’s blog says, “It’s small enough … Read More ...
Nellie’s unraveled
Unraveled by Nellie of Nellie’s Needles. Awe. Some. See her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Bluebird house penny rug
Creative Breathing of Bluebird Papercrafts is sharing the pattern and instructions for this felt penny rug — one of the cutest I’ve seen! Doesn’t your winter table need one of these? See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Tree softies
Teresa of My Patchwork has posted a tutorial for Christmas tree softies that will outlast the holidays. You could stitch some up for next year’s Christmas tableau. Or imagine them in a heart print to decorate your mantle for Valentine’s … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
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 ...