LOVE this subtle cross-stitched valentine! Monica of Our Designed Life shares her pattern and shows how to stitch it on paper. Go to her post for the pattern and tute.
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Free valentine embroidery patterns
Mollie of Wild Olive reprises her free Hearts Day embroidery pattern. Two views of three designs are included. Go to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.… Read More ...
Inspiration: The Trouble with Crafting
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting created this hoop for a swap partner who said her tastes are “modern and traditional.” Great solution! Because it’s a doodle, there is no pattern to share, but there’s much to learn from enlarging … Read More ...
Tutorial: Valentine sweater
Casey of Elegant Musings shows us how to add flash to a plain sweater with a bit of applique and bead embroidery–simple enough for beginners. Go to her post for the pattern and tutorial.
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Stitch a valentine card
Kelly Fletcher of Materialistic shares a simple and sweet pattern and tutorial for a hand-stitched valentine card. Whip one up tonight! Go to Kelly’s post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Valentine mini-hoop
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shares the pattern and tutorial for this sweet heart embroidery sized for a 3-inch mini-hoop. If you’re not in the mood for Valentine’s Day, imagine how cute it would be stitched in other colors for … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cherry pie pin cushion
Christy of Sweet Tidings teaches us how to make this cherry pie pin cushion, complete with cherry and leaf pins. Wouldn’t this make a charming gift for a stitcher you know? For the perfect finishing touch, build it in … Read More ...
A pillow to love
This appliqued and embroidered pillow by Tasha of A Little Sweetness makes me so happy! She says, “Who doesn’t like a reason to use as many cute fabrics as possible in one project?” Indeed! She explains how she did it–with … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery pattern: Valentine Dutch girl
Sarah of Gingerbread Cottage is sharing this sweet vintage pattern. You still have time to stitch it for Valentine’s Day! Get the free image.… Read More ...
Free pattern and tutorial: Sweetheart Pie
You knew Mollie of Wild Olive would do something unusual for Valentine’s Day! She’s sharing the pattern and instructions for a Sweetheart Pie softie–a sweet but zero-calorie way to show your affection. Go to her blog post for the pattern … Read More ...
Appliqued Easter baskets
Rachel of Roxy Creations employed her felt-applique and embroidery skills to make these charming Easter baskets. She says,
… Read More ...They…could be used in and Easter egg hunt or even better to decorate the house or easter table. They would look great
Tutorial: Heart pin cushion
Make a valentine for yourself. You deserve it. Teresa of TeresaDownUnder shows us step by step how to create this patchwork heart pin cushion. Wouldn’t it be perfect for a little stitchy embellishment! See the tute.
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Free hand-embroidery pattern
This spring doodle pattern is free from Primitives by the Light of the Moon. Get the image.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitched vinyl envelope
Molly of Wild Olive shows us how to stitch up a versatile little envelope for keeping or giving. The version she demos uses handpainted vinyl and is lined. So awesome. Go to the tute.… Read More ...
Free valentine pattern
Sarah of Gingerbread Cottage shares this vintage puppy pattern for your valentine stitching pleasure. Go to her post to get the image.… Read More ...