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Free heart-pop-wrapper design

January 4, 2011 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Check out this excellent freebie:

Make these simple heart treat wrappers entirely in the hoop! In less than 1 minute, you’ll have an adorable decoration, name place holder, special grandchild treat, and more! This exclusive design is yours for FREE

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Free chart: Kwanzaa

December 30, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

We’ve been seeing plenty of free Christmas designs around the web and quite a few Hanukkah and winter solstice images, but Kwanzaa patterns are a bit scarce. So I was really happy to find this pattern by Connie G. Barwick… Read More ...

Free pattern: Berry pincushion

December 27, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

This free Christmas design from Country Bumpkin could be used for any occasion with just a few changes in thread colors. Go to the Country Bumpkin post for the link to the PDF file.

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery … Read More ...

Tutorial: Recycle a worn-out quilt

December 27, 2010 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

Rebecca E. Parsons of Cre8tive Compass Magazine has posted a tutorial for salvaging a tattered quilt by recycling the usable parts into primitive ornaments. Doesn’t your table need a bowlful of these sweet hearts? See the tute.… Read More ...

Free cross-stitch charts: New Year

December 19, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

(1) Benvenuto 2011 from Blog di Gloria
(2) Bonne Année 2011 from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(3) Bonne Année 2011 from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(4) Bonne Année 2011 from Le blog de Les … Read More ...

Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas

December 19, 2010 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

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 from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...

Giveaway: Embroidered tree topper

December 17, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Karen of maggie makes is giving away this gorgeous hand-embroidered tree topper. To get in the running, just post your favorite or craziest holiday tradition. Go to Karen’s blog post to enter before before December 23.… Read More ...

Inspiration: Creative Breathing

December 17, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

These handmade ornaments by Creative Breathing give me joy! To see a close-up photo of each one, go to her blog post.… Read More ...

Free patterns and tutes: Felt Christmas ornaments

December 15, 2010 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

kath_red of whip up has posted a roundup of felt Christmas ornaments. You’re bound to find something in this collection to tickle your holiday-crafting fancy. Go to the post.

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

Tutorial: Poinsettia brooch

December 13, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lisa of Lil Fish Studios created this holiday brooch with a bit of felt (she used felted coat and sweater material), some floss, and a pretty button. Wouldn’t this look festive on the lapel of your coat! Lisa is sharing … Read More ...

Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas

December 12, 2010 by Denise Felton 4 Comments

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy

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 … Read More ...

Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas

December 12, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy

We’ve chosen the best Christmas 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 Christmas … Read More ...

Last-minute ornament patterns by Betz White

December 10, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Betz White is offering a cavalcade of handmade-ornament patterns and tutes — some free and some for sale. Check them out.… Read More ...

Free pattern: Tatted ice skates

December 8, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Sharon of Sharon’s Tatted Lace is sharing her pattern for these sweet tatted ice skates. She says,

I thought I’d make these skates wearable instead of as ornaments, so I added a tiny pair of holly leaves to hide the

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Tutorial: LED-lit Christmas tree applique

December 7, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

the_gella has posted a timely tutorial on Instructables. She says,

Inspired by Becky Stern’s Electronic Embroidery Tutorial, this pattern uses LEDs as the string of lights on a felt Christmas tree applique. I’ve included a tree pattern that fits 8″

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