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Free patterns and charts: Autumn and Halloween

October 23, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

We have created this quick list with links to each Halloween pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.

Please note that these Halloween patterns were free at the time of writing these cross-stitch articles. … Read More ...

Inspiration: Judy Coates Perez

October 22, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

If you’re art quilter Judy Coates Perez, you can add a bit of embroidery to some felted wool balls, and — tada! — Dia de Los Muertos skulls! See more at Judy’s Painted Threads blog post.… Read More ...

Giveaway: Monstrous embroidery

October 22, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Anja Rieger is giving away a copy of her Monster Malte machine-embroidery design just in time for Halloween. Go to her blog post to enter before October 25.Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...

Tutorial: Adorable dripping wound

October 20, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Here’s a great idea from Bugs and Fishes by Lupin: Use her raincloud tutorial with red felt and embellishments to create a drippy open-wound brooch for Halloween fun. Get the link to the tute from her blog post.

Looking … Read More ...

Tutorial: Freestanding lace mask

October 20, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

I generally have a bah-humbug attitude toward dressing up for Halloween. However, this mask from Urban Threads is so gorgeous, it makes even me want to jump into a costume! The UT e-newsletter says,

A bold, romantic freestanding lace mask

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Big discount on Helga’s Halloween designs

October 19, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Cross-stitch designer Helga Mandl sent me this exciting news: “Just wanted to inform you and your readers I have 40% off on all Halloween cross stitch charts until 25th Oct, 2010.” Yea! Go to Helga’s site.

Looking for more … Read More ...

Tutorial: Design a needlepoint jack-o-lantern

October 15, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shows us how to design our own custom jack-o-lantern needlepoint canvases. Fun! See the tute.… Read More ...

Too pretty to be spooky

October 15, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Betz White has topped herself with this year’s Halloween recycled stitchery project. This time, she mounted a vintage crocheted doily in a hoop and added a (fake) spider. Instant gorgeous spiderweb. Brilliant! See more photos at Betz’s blog post.… Read More ...

Free tat pattern: Skulls!

October 12, 2010 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Tatted skulls! WooHOO! The cutest application of tatting ever. Get free patterns for a skull bracelet and earrings from TAT’S AMORE.

And many thanks to pieKnits for pointing out this find.… Read More ...

Tutorial: Mini lace witch hat

October 11, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

You know you want this jaunty little witch hat. Urban Threads‘ e-newsletter says,

Hoop up some water-soluble stabilizer, stitch out the designs, and rinse to leave just the freestanding lace. Assemble the pieces, add ribbon/ feathers/ gems/ whatever you

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Free patterns and charts: Halloween

October 9, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

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

This Embroidery roundup is all about free Halloween patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to … Read More ...

Tutorial: Embroidered Halloween badges

October 8, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Stephanie Housley posted a tutorial at The Crafts Dept. (MarthaStewart.com) that provides the designs and instructions for creating hand-embroidered Halloween badges. All of the images of costumed animals are adorable, but I especially love this critter’s little g-string! Go to … Read More ...

Tutorial: Stitchy Halloween card

October 8, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Nikki of Nikki, in Stitches blog puts together a variety of techniques and resources in this charming Halloween greeting card. My favorite part: The BOO! focal element is embroidered on fabric. Nikki’s approach to transferring the image is a bit … Read More ...

Free applique block: BOO!

October 1, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

October’s free applique block on Victoriana Quilt Designs is right on time for spooky holiday stitching. From the Words of Inspiration and Celebration series, this month’s word is BOO! Get the design.… Read More ...

Free patterns from Digital Misfit

September 20, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Digital Misfit of My Hiding Place in Cyber Space is sharing two adorable Kreepy Kid hand-embroidery patterns. Her blog says,

Foxy Felix is usually a sweet, lovable boy who loves camping and roasting marshmallows…but be careful.  Felix can have a

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