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Quick Thanksgiving Project

November 27, 2013 by Connie Barwick Leave a Comment

ThankfulMary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread posted a super quick hand embroidery project that is perfect for Thanksgiving and if you start right now you will have plenty of time to whip it up before tomorrow. Use fall colors or … Read More ...

It’s time for pie!

November 7, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Aimee Ray is sharing the pattern and tutorial for this slice of (felt) pumpkin pie over on Lark Crafts. Maybe you need to stitch up a few as seasonal decorations. Or wouldn’t it be fun to send each wee one … 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 ...

Free embroidery patterns…for next year

November 26, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

I’m so sorry. I thought I had published this post, but I found it lurking in my draft folder. Maybe these sweet patterns will come in handy for next year:

We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt … Read More ...

Finish the tatted turkey

November 26, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Heather of Tatted Treasures has a bit of a challenge for you. She began duplicating one of her favorite family crafts–a yoyo turkey–in tatting. But she can’t come up with a finish. Follow her free pattern and post your suggestions … Read More ...

It takes a village…

November 23, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

If you think this needlepoint stand-up is cute, just wait till you see: Maelyse Webb of Memphis, TN, USA, stitched the entire Thanksgiving Village from Rebecca Woods Designs and had each element mounted with an easel back. What a brilliant … Read More ...

Stitch some spiffy napkin rings

November 17, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make and stitch these napkin rings, perfect for the Thanksgiving table. Go to her blog post.

Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...

Tutorial: Pompom turkey

October 21, 2011 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Your Thanksgiving table needs pompom turkeys. Learn how to make them from Creative Breathing.

Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...

Free Thanksgiving embroidery patterns

October 16, 2011 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Check out DMC Thread’s Blog for a round-up of Thanksgiving-themed embroidery patterns from around the interwebz. Go to the blog post.

Looking for more Thanksgiving-themed Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please … Read More ...

Free pattern and tute: Autumn wall hanging

October 15, 2011 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

Pat Sloan interviews Aurifil Designer of the Month Marianne Byrne-Goarin at Aurifil Buzz. Enjoy Marianne’s warm personality, revel in bunches of great photos of her gorgeous felt applique and embroidery, and grab a free design and tutorial for creating this … Read More ...

Stitch a family tradition

November 15, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Christy of From Glitter to Gumdrops shares with us the story of her friend Mary’s holiday tablecloth. Christy says,

In 1976, she bought a king size, white sheet, and brought it to her yearly family holiday (her first spent with

… Read More ...

Free patterns and charts: Thanksgiving

November 11, 2010 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

 

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 ...

Free applique design: Thanks

November 3, 2010 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

The November applique design in Benita Skinner‘s Words of Inspiration & Celebration series is Thanks — timely in the USA and meaningful no matter where you live. Get the free download from Victoriana Quilt Designs.… Read More ...

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