Art, patterns and techniques
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has some fabulous suggestions for combining her free simple stocking pattern with her free simple ornament patterns to create unique, personal Christmas stockings. See lots of idea photos at her blog post.
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Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher tells us a bit about how she finished these lovely needlepoint ornaments. Go to her blog post for the details.… Read More ...
Too sweet for words. See more at little Z handmade blog.… Read More ...
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make and stitch these napkin rings, perfect for the Thanksgiving table. Go to her blog post.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World is sharing this pattern for a basic felt Christmas stocking with infinite possibilities for embellishment. Go to her blog post to download the file.
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Creepy Christmas to you from Junker Jane. Go to her blog to see more ghastly goodness.
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Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads shows us how to make cheery felt-applique poinsettia coasters for our holiday tables. See the tute.… Read More ...
Here are more of the cute designs in vintage umbrella‘s handmade ornament series:
These little Christmasy hoops by Laura of Bugs and Fishes have me humming winter holiday songs already. I love clean, simple, evocative designs. And the slight twist on traditional colors–the inclusion of lime green–adds to the modern feel. The hoops … Read More ...
Dala horses are the rage around the web lately, so I know you’ll enjoy the latest ornament in vintage umbrella‘s handmade Christmas series. And she shows you how to add a little dala horse to a knitted hat, too! … Read More ...
Here’s a rockin special from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More ...They may be made of metal, but these festive robots have a lot of heart! A new collection of Robot Christmas embroidery designs are ready to make this year’s holiday decor
Cindy Treen guest posts a tutorial for this adorable Hungarian reindeer on Martha Stewart’s The Crafts Dept. blog. The tutorial is free, and the pattern is available from Cindy’s Etsy shop at a discounted price of US$2.00 this weekend. Go … Read More ...
Get in on the holiday stitch-along at DMC Thread’s Blog. Download the adorable reindeer pattern and follow Emma’s guidance to create a project you can frame. Go to the blog post to get details and download the pattern.
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Memi the Rainbow has just released an e-book of patterns and tutorials for creating these adorable felt Christmas ornaments. Or if you don’t feel like stitching them, just order a completed set from her Etsy shop. Go to her blog … Read More ...
Kelly Fletcher has released a special Christmas issue of her e-zine, Stitch and Thimble. The listing on her online shop says,
… Read More ...Dots and roses – a contemporary take on the Christmas table. Decorate your lunch table with functional embroidered cutlery