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Free patterns and charts: Autumn and Halloween

October 17, 2010 by Denise Felton 4 Comments

We have created this quick list with links to each Halloween pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.

Please note that these patterns were free at the time of writing these cross-stitch articles. Lots … Read More ...

Inspiration: Aimee Ray

October 15, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

These embroidered owl softies by Aimee Ray (Doodle Stitching, little dear tracks) are so sweet they give me tears. If you love them, too, you can see more photos at Aimee’s blog post. Or you can buy them through … Read More ...

Inspiration: Mary Stanley

October 11, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

These embroidered-felt bird pins by Mary Stanley make me so happy. See more on Mary’s Art Spirit blog.… Read More ...

Free patterns and charts: Halloween

October 9, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

This Embroidery roundup is all about free Halloween patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to … Read More ...

Free applique block: BOO!

October 1, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

October’s free applique block on Victoriana Quilt Designs is right on time for spooky holiday stitching. From the Words of Inspiration and Celebration series, this month’s word is BOO! Get the design.… Read More ...

Free applique block: Autumn

September 26, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt Designs has posted a new applique-block design in her Words of Inspiration & Celebration series. This beautiful autumn block is timed perfectly for northern-hemisphere stitchers! Get the pattern.

free autumn and Halloween embroidery and … Read More ...

Free fall pattern and tutorial

September 21, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

The SWAKembroidery.com e-newsletter announces this great freebie:

Courtesy of Needle in a Haystack Embroidery and SWAKembroidery, we’re pleased to bring you a free tutorial on making a fall flange pillow. Here is what the designer shares..

“Autumn has to be

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Stitch with mummysam

September 17, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

If you’re anywhere near Brooklyn, New York, USA, you are so lucky! Samantha Cotterill of mummysam is leading a free workshop at the Etsy labs (in conjunction with the Dumbo Arts Festival). The promotional post says,

We’ll play around

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Bling your bra!

September 15, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bernina USA is sponsoring a Bling Your Bra contest. Make or buy a bra, apply over-the-top embellishment, submit a photo of your work, and enter to win a box of goodies from BERNINA … Read More ...

Inspiration: Raggy Rat

September 1, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

This is Molly Owl. See more photos of her — including her adorable claws — on the blog of her creator, Raggy Rat.… Read More ...

Inspiration: The Glass Mountain

August 31, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Kate of The Glass Mountain has been embroidering these darling characters on little zippered coin purses. She says,

I’ve been a little fascinated by the idea of circus skills lately.  Not so much clowning but definitely balancing acts — little

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Inspiration: Gerdiary

August 27, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

I love this mixed-media work by Gerdiary. Old book pages, frayed fabrics, hand and machine stitching, bird illustrations from a thrifted book. *happy sigh* See the set of six pieces on Gerdiary’s blog post.… Read More ...

An applique wonder

August 27, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Check out this piece by Carrie of The Croaking Crown. Her pin-up girl, created for a swap, has fishnet stockings of appliqued tulle. I’m serious. See close-ups and read about how she did it on Carrie’s blog post.… Read More ...

Inspiration: Roxy Creations

August 27, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Rachel of Roxy Creations is already in the fall spirit (so to speak). She says,

These cute little ghosts can hang around the house and keep you company on Halloween. They are made with different antique Italian linens and hand

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Marie Antoinette vs. that other blonde

August 25, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Heather Louise of The Doll Farm blog proclaims, “Eat my cake, Barbie!” Yes! Rock on!… Read More ...

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