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Free pattern: Halloween stand-ups

October 15, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

You can make a variety of Halloween cuties from the pattern that Creative Breathing is sharing. And while you’re at her blog post, admiring all the possibilities and downloading the pattern, be sure to read the post. If you’re old … Read More ...

Felt applique for Halloween

October 15, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Here are a couple of felt-applique blocks that are perfect for a little Halloween stitching. The patterns are free from Wee Folk Art. Go to the cat design and tute. Or go to the blackbird design and tute… Read More ...

Free embroidery patterns: Halloween

October 14, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Mollie from Wild Olive is bringing back some adorable hand-embroidery patterns that were created specifically for her use by her dad! It’s amazing to see the creativity and talent that runs in families. We’re grateful to Mollie’s dad for creating … Read More ...

Tutorial: Teeny tiny pumpkin

October 12, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

OMG! The cutest embroidered pumpkin in the world! Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to make one in five minutes with just a few bullion stitches. See her tutorial.… Read More ...

Free hand-embroidery patterns

October 11, 2012 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

(1) Fairy Tales from ButtonMad
(2) Little Atomic Skull from Crafty Modern
(3) Friday Freebie 10/5/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(4) Woodland Owl from Wee Folk Art… Read More ...

Brilliant: Holiday pillow shams

October 27, 2011 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

Claire Joyce-Johnson shares a tutorial on Craftzine.com for creating appliqued Halloween pillow covers. Use these removable shams to spice up your decor for the holiday, then tuck them away for next year. Brilliant! Now I want a set of shams … Read More ...

Pattern and tutorial: Skull bookmarks

October 24, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her pattern and brief instructions for creating these spooky bookmarks from scraps of felt and ribbon. Wouldn’t these make great additions to Halloween treat bags. See her tute.

Looking for more Halloween Embroidery … Read More ...

Softies: Halloweenie teeny

October 21, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

These little softies are Coffin Critters by Alexz of Spooky Pooky Creations. Oh, the cuteness! See more photos at Alexz blog post.

Ed. note: This post was not solicited or compensated in any way.

Update, we have removed broken links … Read More ...

Free pattern and tute: Halloween stitchery

September 29, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Here’s a Halloween decoration that any needleworker can get behind. And the design and tutorial are free from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs! Janet made her little stitchery into a fridge magnet, and she has other display … Read More ...

Free hand-embroidery patterns

September 25, 2011 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

Looking for more Halloween 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

September 18, 2011 by Denise Felton 5 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 ...

Stitch along with Emma

September 12, 2011 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Emma of DMC Thread’s Blog invites you to join her Halloween stitch-along. Go to the blog post for instructions and the free pattern download.

DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly. 

Looking for more Halloween … Read More ...

Tutorial: Cross-stitch on a pumpkin

October 29, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Elsie Marley shows us how to cross-stitch a design on a papier mache or foam pumpkin. Brilliant! See the tute.

And many thanks to Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com for pointing out this rockin find.… Read More ...

Free patterns and charts: Halloween

October 27, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

 

This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.

Please note that these patterns were free … Read More ...

Tat a Celtic pumpkin

October 26, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Jennifer of pieKnits “created a Halloween pin from this very cool free tatting pattern that uses Celtic knots to create a festive pumpkin.” Celtic knots and tatting. What a perfect combo. See the details of Jennifer’s project and a link … Read More ...

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