I thought I already had the maximum possible love for Feed Dog. And then he did this: a felt-applique square based on a Charley Harper design. Be still my heart! See more at Feed Dog’s post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Bird softie
Lolly Chops shares a pattern and tutorial for a sweet birdie with unlimited possibilities for variations and embellishments. Go to her blog post.… Read More ...
Some tough softies
Mulder and Scully by DeriDolls. Yipee!!! See more wonderfulness at the DeriDolls blog.… Read More ...
Gnome, gnome on the range…
Patterns and tutorials for all the items in this adorable gnome campout are available free from Wee Folk Art. Practice your applique and embroidery skills on a toy set that will delight your wee ones. Go to the post … Read More ...
Learn felt applique
LimeRiot posted a tutorial on Craftster for creating this adorable applique-and-embroidery hoop. Once you’ve mastered the technique, you can create a similar hoop from any simple line art (such as coloring-book images). See the tute.
And many … Read More ...
Make some summery coasters
Molly of The Purl Bee shows us how to make these adorable felt-applique coasters to bring some summer to your table. See the tute.
And many thanks to Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com for pointing out this find.… Read More ...
Free patterns: Applique and embroidery
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free … Read More ...
Obi Sue Kenobi
I can’t stop laughing! Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting has given me an all-new appreciation for Sunbonnet Sue. Find out more from her blog post.
Sunbonnet Sue is a classic embroidery pattern that has been around since the … Read More ...
Stitch up a birthday cake
Creative Breathing shares the pattern and instructions for these adorable embroidered birthday cake softies. See her post.… Read More ...
Make a pincushion cake
You can make this adorable tiered-cake pincushion. The pattern and instructions are free from DMCThread’s Blog. Go to the blog post for the link to the pattern.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly. … Read More ...
Mimi lights the way
There is just no end to the creativity expressed by Mimi Kirchner through her Tiny Worlds series. (I simply cannot call these precious artworks pincushions.) She’s posted many beautiful new designs on her blog. I’m especially in love with … Read More ...
Make a matryoshka tooth fairy
Arlyna of Dragon & Phoenix blog designed this adorable matryoshka tooth-fairy pillow, and she’s sharing her pattern with us! Enjoy her blog. Or go directly to the PDF file.
Many thanks to sweet tidings blog for pointing out … Read More ...
Make a felt flower bracelet
This sweet bracelet is made from inexpensive materials and requires the most basic applique and embroidery skills — a perfect gift to make for the fairy princess in your house, or the perfect project for a young one to learn … Read More ...
Footwear specimens
So, let’s say you can’t stand to kill butterflies and stick pins in them. Can you have a specimen collection? Yes! Diana Pike of Closet Crafter embroidered these tiny felt cowboy boots and mounted them as a specimen collection. Brilliant! … Read More ...
Foxy lady
Check out Mimi Kirchner‘s latest creation — a soft fox doll with sweet accessories. You’ll love the details! See Mimi’s post.… Read More ...