Art, patterns and techniques
Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs announces a new free block-of-the-month series for 2010: Words of Inspiration and Celebration. Judging from the first block, shown here, you’re going to love this project. Benita says,
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Here’s my last roundup of Christmas designs for 2009. Enjoy!
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 … Read More ...
Lynn B of Happiness is Cross-stitching shares her secret for creating perfect fringe on an evenweave embroidery project. So pretty! See the tute.… Read More ...
A bit of felt, a hoop, a few stitches and buttons, and voila! A Christmas decoration or gift that any youngster can be proud to have created. See the tute on scrumdillydilly blog.
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OMG! Look what Allison Aller came up with! She made the latest flower set for her repro vintage crazy quilt by needlepunching with 4 mm silk ribbon!!! I’ve never seen needlepunch done with ribbon, but of course it would work. … Read More ...
Mollie of Wild Olive shares the pattern and tutorial for making this adorable appliqued and embroidered tea cozy. You’ve still got time to make one for someone on your Christmas list! Get the details and links.
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Creative Jewish Mom Sara Rivka shares two more family crafts with perfect holiday timing. First she shows us how to make felt change purses for gelt — chocolate money prized by Jewish children. See the purse tute. Then she … Read More ...
Mom, are you reading this? If so, please make me one of these for Christmas. This Breafast in Bed Pillow by Betz White is from her book Warm Fuzzies. Felt up some old wool sweaters, cut, applique, embroider a bit. … Read More ...
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Mary Stanley of Art Spirit blog is recycling an abandoned old log-cabin quilt top into little house ornaments that will touch the heart of any folk-art lover. I love this idea. The original quilter’s work gets a whole new lifespan … Read More ...
Adorable pincushions abound. But this one combines so many of the things I love: felt, fake food, latte. Many thanks to The Fabric Shopper for pointing out this precious notion in dottyral‘s Etsy shop. See the post.… Read More ...
Gretchen of June at Noon reprises last year’s successful Christmas craft: felt gift-card holders. You know you’re going to need these! Go to Gretchen’s post for links.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy or … Read More ...
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
(1) Free Flower Trio Cross Stitch Pattern from Connie G. Barwick of About.com Cross-Stitch
(2) Calligraphie “amitié” from Aurelle
(3) Winter Night Sky from Embroiderbee’s Blog
(4) Boîte à … Read More ...
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Sara of Creative Jewish Mom is running a whole series of tutorials for felt Chanukah projects, including decorations you can make with your kids or gifts (such as the beautiful applique and embroidery shown here) you can make for the … Read More ...