MORE FLOWERS – Craft Gossip

Seems as if people are always asking for free patterns for crochet flowers. There are so many ways to use these lovelies. Applique them to purses or jackets, join to create a textured shawl of capelet, add to a headband or bookbag. The possibilities are limited only to your creativity and ideas of practicality.

Here are some newer links to pretty flowers I’ve found. These would be pretty layered on a purse with bead or button centers:

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http://www.craftpassion.com/2009/08/crochet-pattern-5-petal-flower.html

Use up all your fun fur or other novelty yarns to create some pretty flowers like this:

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/crochet/daisy.shtml

I’m particularly fond of freeforming my own flowers – somewhat like this piece:

http://www.freeformcrochet.com/designs.html

With a little experimentation and very little effort, you can learn to freeform crochet your own flowers. Go to this site for a good practice piece of freeform:

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/Sample%20Freeform%20pattern.html

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If you’re eager to explore the world of embroidery, the Embroidery Kit for Beginners is the perfect starting point. With an impressive rating and a variety of designs to choose from, this kit has everything you need to kickstart your embroidery journey.

Let’s dive into what makes this kit so great. It comes with three patterned embroidery fabrics, each adorned with a beautiful floral design. Alongside these fabrics, you’ll find an embroidery hoop to keep your fabric taut, three colored embroidery threads, and a generous supply of nine embroidery needles. Plus, the kit includes a comprehensive embroidery book, guiding you through 28 different stitches – perfect for beginners looking to expand their skills.

One of the standout features of this kit is its ease of use. The embroidery book provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions in English, covering everything from handling embroidery thread to framing the finished product. Each embroidery pattern is printed directly onto the fabric, making it simple to follow along and practice your stitches.

Additionally, the kit includes practice fabrics specifically designed for beginners. Composed of a blend of linen and cotton, these fabrics are thick enough to support your stitches while still being easy to work with. Plus, each embroidery thread is divided into six strands, giving you plenty of options for customization.

Free charts: Cross-stitch

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