I’ll probably be doing fewer posts for the next couple of weeks. I’m changing out my home Internet provider, and I can’t get the services synchronized. My old service ends on December 5, but my new service doesn’t begin until … Read More ...
Tutorial: A Christmas tree that lights up!
Combine your machine-embroidery skills with some simple holiday hardware to produce this Christmas tree wall-hanging that actually lights up! Debbie Hicks shows us how on SWAKembroidery.com. See the tute.
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Free chart: Christmas candy cane
This cheerful holiday motif by Christine-Ann Martin is free from The Chart Shop at Cross-stitching.com and comes with the suggestion to stitch it on a gift tag. Great idea! Get the chart.
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Free pattern: Christmas table topper
The pattern for this gorgeous table topper is available free from Bella Online, courtesy of quilting editor Judie Bellingham. Get the pattern.
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Free pattern: Christmas needle keeper
Plumcute Designs is sharing a pattern for an adorable needle keeper that whips together quickly for a last-minute gift. Or, if you’re not in a hurry, why not make this sweet stocking stuffer for every stitcher on your list. Get … Read More ...
Tutorial: Embroidery to ornament
bookwormbethie of Between the Pages blog has posted a tutorial that even a beginner can use successfully. She shows us step by step how to convert a small bit of embroidery into a Christmas ornament. See the tute.
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Christmas embroidery galore!
doe-c-doe is sharing a whole series of vintage Christmas embroidery patterns. Go to her blog and step through the posts for the past week to make sure you don’t miss any!
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Hand-stitched Christmas cards
Marie of Make and Takes blog has come up with a hand-stitched Christmas card that warms my heart. Simple stitching on paper makes this card easy to produce in quantity, and the motif is bound to make the recipient smile. … Read More ...
Free pattern: Poinsettia ornament
Make this quick and easy felt ornament from the pattern and instructions available on the Better Homes and Gardens site.
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Felt sweeties from Feed Dog
Look what Feed Dog is up to now! He has put together a veritable banquet of felt goodies. Be sure to keep an eye on his blog for the patterns, which he promises are coming soon.… Read More ...
Real men stitch
Oh. My. Goodness. Did you know there’s a Manbroidery Pool on flickr? Go see! They’re rockin over there!
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Free Christmas embroidery patterns
doe-c-doe is sharing three wonderful sets of Christmas embroidery patterns for your personal use, including this joyful Santa. Get the patterns.
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Personalize Dad’s Christmas tie
Do you get a tie for the man in your life each Christmas? If so, make this year’s gift stand out by personalizing it with a simple embroidered monogram. Martha Stewart tells us how.
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Temari resources
Reader Lynn Coleman posted a request for information about temari – Japanese thread balls. There are some great sites that focus on temari, such as TEMARI.com and Japanese Temari. While you’re poking around on the Internet looking at temari, … Read More ...
Great idea: Christmas Recipe bag
Julia Ribbonwiz of Julia’s Place blog put together this lovely gift bag for a swap. But I think her idea would work for anyone on your holiday list who enjoys cooking. Into her embroidered bag she’s putting the ingredients for … Read More ...
