These handmade ornaments by Creative Breathing give me joy! To see a close-up photo of each one, go to her blog post.… Read More ...
Free patterns and tutes: Felt Christmas ornaments
kath_red of whip up has posted a roundup of felt Christmas ornaments. You’re bound to find something in this collection to tickle your holiday-crafting fancy. Go to the post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More ...
Tutorial: Dream pillows
Lisa of 5 Orange Potatoes gives her little daughters dream pillows each year on the night of winter solstice. This year, she shares with us the patterns and tutorial for these pillows. A bit of applique, embroidery, stuffing and you’ll … Read More ...
Giveaway: edward and lilly ornament
One of these gorgeous, lavender-scented Christmas birds could adorn your tree this year. Rebecca of edward and lilly is giving one away to a lucky reader. Go to her blog post to enter before Monday, December 20. And if you … Read More ...
Tutorial: Poinsettia brooch
Lisa of Lil Fish Studios created this holiday brooch with a bit of felt (she used felted coat and sweater material), some floss, and a pretty button. Wouldn’t this look festive on the lapel of your coat! Lisa is sharing … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas 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 Christmas … Read More ...
Last-minute ornament patterns by Betz White
Betz White is offering a cavalcade of handmade-ornament patterns and tutes — some free and some for sale. Check them out.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Mimi Kirchner has expanded her line of huggable softies to include this snowy owl. Lovely. Get details and see more photos on her Doll blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: LED-lit Christmas tree applique
the_gella has posted a timely tutorial on Instructables. She says,
… Read More ...Inspired by Becky Stern’s Electronic Embroidery Tutorial, this pattern uses LEDs as the string of lights on a felt Christmas tree applique. I’ve included a tree pattern that fits 8″
Inspiration: The Doll Farm
Heather Louise of The Doll Farm made this Good Twin – Evil Twin softie. Her workmanship is amazing as always. But most remarkable is the originality and creativity she puts into each doll. See her blog post. And be … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas 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 Christmas … Read More ...
Bookmark Janet’s new blog!
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs has started a new blog! Available already: a free pattern for a Christmas banner, a free desktop calendar for December featuring Janet’s stitching, a pattern for Christmas-stocking ornaments and a tute for buttonhole stitch … Read More ...
Free applique block: Noel
Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs has released the final quilt block in her free series, Words of Inspiration & Celebration. Her Noel block is perfect for applique or could even be adapted for embroidery. Get the download.… Read More ...
Pattern and tutorial: Santa shadow applique
Kathy Shaw of Shawkl is sharing the pattern and instructions for creating this Santa shadow applique. She says the design “can easily be adapted to needle-turn or freezer paper applique methods.” Go to her blog post for links to the … Read More ...
Free patterns: Snowman murder
Feed Dog is sharing his pattern for these charming snowman appliques (or embroidery patterns). In addition to the healthy and melted versions, there’s a surprise crime-scene pattern that shows how the snowman murder happened. Go to his blog post for … Read More ...