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Embroidery Inspiration – created by Hillery Sproatt

October 6, 2018 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

I came across this Embroidered doll  created by Hillery Sproatt  when  I was taking a look at the blog Xthreadbearx.

This doll is layered with embroidered creativity and is the perfect example of an Art doll that will get … Read More ...

Hoop up your Halloween

October 16, 2016 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

The perfect Halloween hoop by Anna of I Made This Sh*t. (I’m skeered.) Go to her blog post for an image you can click to enlarge.

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

Favorite Shops: Christmas Pattern Roundup

November 7, 2014 by Pam Pedersen Leave a Comment

There are so many talented artist putting out such great patterns now. These are just a few of my favorite artist and the patterns they have for sale for the Christmas Season.

  1. Chestnuts Roasting on an open fire by Corner
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Inspiration: Kelly Fletcher

September 25, 2014 by Pam Pedersen Leave a Comment

ScandiTeaEmbroideryPattern_KellyFletcherIt is official, I have a stitchy crush on Kelly Fletcher. Her newest Scandinavian patterns are wonderful. I am in love with the clean crisp lines. I’m sure you have seen Kelly throughout the stitching community. Her work has been … Read More ...

Cheryl Fall Interview and Giveaway

September 12, 2014 by Pam Pedersen 66 Comments

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I am so excited that I had a chance to interview Cheryl Fall and review her newest book, Simply Samplers. The book is a wonderful mix of projects and tutorials for the beginner and advanced stitcher. The directions are … Read More ...

Inspiration: Candy Zombie

September 9, 2014 by Pam Pedersen Leave a Comment

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I’m pretty sure that if I were to be a zombie, I would be a candy zombie, not the brain eating kind. Candy sounds much more appetizing than human flesh. Shirley from Hudson’s Holiday agrees with me. She created this … Read More ...

Inspiration: Chestnut Junction Primitive

September 7, 2014 by Pam Pedersen Leave a Comment

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Our backyard is bustling with squirrels, crows and scrubjays collecting nuts and other food for the fall and winter. Can I just tell you that this is driving my dogs crazy! No squirrels ever get caught, and there are times … Read More ...

Inspiration: National Trail Mix Day

August 31, 2014 by Pam Pedersen Leave a Comment

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Are you enjoying the last days of summer vacation? Hopefully you are getting lots of rest.  While tomorrow is Labor Day, today is National Trail Mix Day. I know, I had no clue that there was a day to celebrate … Read More ...

Inspiration: The Simpsons

August 24, 2014 by Pam Pedersen Leave a Comment

Currently every Simpsons episode ever is being aired. 12 days of Simpson! I have been binge watching all 552 episodes and my DVR is getting close to being full. To honor The Simpsons, above are some of my favorite stitchy … Read More ...

Inspiration: Bad Poetry Day

August 18, 2014 by Pam Pedersen Leave a Comment

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Did you know that August 18th was bad poetry day? I’m a little scared that we have an entire day dedicated to bad poems.  I guess we all have a few bad poems in us. Remember the first one you … Read More ...

It’s a Poodle Party

August 11, 2014 by Pam Pedersen Leave a Comment

623 EDITAin’t no party like a poodle party! Hey! Lisa from Lisa’s Tea Time created this adorable Poodle Party Hoopla using French knots, Turkey stitch, and felting.  I don’t know which has me more blown away, the French knots or the … Read More ...

Inspiration: Cinderella Beaded Embroidery

August 1, 2014 by Pam Pedersen Leave a Comment

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While surfing the web this morning, this amazing piece of beadwork caught my eye. I was absolutely blown away by the details and by the amount of work in this piece entitled, Cinderella by Sushicandy on Craftster.org.  I can not … Read More ...

Sale: Cherry and Cinnamon on Kitschy Digitals

June 19, 2014 by Pam Pedersen Leave a Comment

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Yahoo! I love a good sale and I can’t resist the one that Cherry and Cinnamon is having right now. 25% off of her patterns over at Kitschy Digitals. You better head over there and grab all of … Read More ...

Inspiration: Lunar Mission

May 24, 2014 by Pam Pedersen 1 Comment

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I love when something is created with what we have around us. This amazing hoop was made by ChameleonHound on Craftster.org. She was in a swap that required that you use what you have and with her imagination … Read More ...

Inspiration: Maria Tenorio

May 20, 2014 by Pam Pedersen Leave a Comment

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I have such a deep love for Nesting Dolls.  When I was a little girl, I just loved playing with them and secretly wanted to have the brightly colored dresses they were wearing.  As an adult, once again, I … Read More ...

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