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 ...
Free machine-embroidery turkey
November’s free machine-embroidery design at Apex Embroidery Fonts & Designs is this charming, goofy turkey. You know you want to embroider him. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Quick and easy felt finger puppets
Stitch up a few of these adorable felt finger puppets to brighten your kids’ place settings at the Thanksgiving table. Or better yet, let the kids help! See the tutorial on Skip to My Lou blog.
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Quilted Christmas ornaments
Beth Helfter has posted a guest tutorial on Cotton Spice blog for turning your quilt UFOs into beautiful Christmas ornaments. See the tute.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Etsy finds: Crazy quilting
Loving these Crazy quilt finds from Etsy, have you made crazy quilts before? layers of fabric and stitches create these collage of designs.
Crazy quilts were popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They were made out of irregularly … Read More ...
Etsy finds: Smocking Patterns
Tatting is a technique for hand embroidery to create ruffles on clothing, you might not know the name of it, but I am confident you have seen tatting on clothing, especially on baby formal wear and christening gowns.
(1) Bouquet … Read More ...
Etsy finds: Cross-stitch
Etsy finds: Tatting
(1) Toccata necklace by yarnplayer
(2) Lace bookmark by FrogHollowFarm
(3) Angel by klmattox
(4) Throat corset by TotusMel
(5) Vanilla stars hair pins by yourcrowningglory
(6) Victorian snowflakes by Agnieszka
(7) Star earrings by LacyTreasures
(8) Grapevine necklace by … Read More ...
Etsy finds: Silk-ribbon embroidery
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported European silk Embroidery Ribbons. You can see the listings here on Etsy. Why use silk ribbons? While you can use other … Read More ...
Etsy finds: Art quilts
Etsy finds: Felt Christmas Ornaments
Etsy finds: Pin cushions
(1) Cherry blossom bottlecap pin cushion by verybigjen
(2) Three Peas in a Pod by dottyral
(3) Tiny Felt Cafe by PrettyFlamingo
(4) Colorful pin cushion by FromHollandWithLove
(5) Lil Birdy by TheDailyPincushion
(6) Snowy Christmas Hill by mck254
(7) … Read More ...
Etsy finds: Hand embroidery
Free patterns: Little Dutch kids
Claudia of stitchado blog is sharing these patterns for Dutch-inspired embroidery. These would make sweet touches on Christmas ornaments. Get the patterns.
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Great idea: Needlepunch pendants
Maria of Think CRAFTS blog has a great, practical application for needlepunch embroidery. She uses it to create backgrounds for small pendants! Get the details.
Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...