C. C. Designs has released some new adorable digital only Christmas and Thanksgiving images from designer Amy Young. I love this cute little elf and his teddy!
-Heather
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Free chart: Eat Pie
This adorable holiday stitchery is called Eat Pie. (Ms. Turkey appears to be encouraging us to indulge in pie rather than Thanksgiving poultry!) The chart is free from VeeandCo Cross Stitch Designs. Get the chart.
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Free patterns and charts
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Free pattern: Maltese Flower Table Topper
I love Avis Shirer’s wool flower table mat. Link to free download courtesy of www.allpeoplequilt.com.
The best way to download this pattern is to right-click on the link and select Open in a New Window.
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Tutorial: Sew your own pressing ham
It being this close to Thanksgiving (and Christmas), when I hear the word “ham” my mind automatically goes to the kind that you eat. But the ham that Jen from My Measuring Tape shows how to make is not an … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas apron
Phyllis Dobbs from Phyllis Dobbs Art & Design Studio shares a free pattern for this pretty apron. I love the angled pocket, and the contrast hem! Make it in red and green for a festive holiday look, or make it … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon Christmas tree applique
Chea from Just a Betty trying to be a Martha shows how she made this super cute Christmas tree applique. The body of the tree is made of up little strips of ribbon. She made a matching skirt by stitching … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a scarf into a fringed skirt for a little girl
Ashley from Make It and Love It continues her scarf refashioning series with a tutorial showing how to make a fringed skirt for a little girl out of a scarf. The long fringe would make any girl feel fancy! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall leaf table runner and napkin rings
Chica and Jo share a tutorial for making this fall leaf table runner with matching napking rings. Whether it’s for a special Thanksgiving dinner, or part of your autumn decor, your table will look festive with this table runner down … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Snuggle Easter bunny heat pack
Ellie from Bustle and Sew has generously shared a delightful free downloadable pattern and detailed tutorial for creating this adorable bunny-shaped heating bag. This charming little bunny is not only cute but also practical, as it features a pocket in … Read More...
Technique: Split Negative Stamping
Join Gina K on Stamp TV for this cool embossing technique called split negative.
-Heather
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
Christmas is for the birds
How much cuteness can one Christmas tree hold? I’d love to find out by crowding every branch of my tree with little felt-applique birdie ornaments from Bugs and Fishes by Lupin. You, too? Go to her blog.
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Cookie Turkeys
Check out CakeSpy’s cookie and candy turkeys HERE at Serious Eats. (Including how-tos forconcocting these easy treats.)
[tags]turkeys, Thanksgiving, cookies, candy[/tags]
Free patterns: Needlepunch ornaments
WoooHOOO! Needlepunch Christmas ornaments! And the patterns are free from the Better Homes and Gardens web site. Get the supply list, instructions, and patterns.
Many thanks to One Pretty Thing for pointing out this find.
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Free charts from xcrossxthisx
When xcrossxthisx isn’t doing homework, she’s busy creating controversial cross-stitch charts. If you’re enjoying the trend toward in-your-face embroidered slogans, you will so love xcrossxthisx. Beware: Many of her images are NSFW. Get the pattern shown. Click through her … Read More...
Inspiration: needleyou
needleyou‘s fabulous needlepoint belt buckles combine craft + fashion, country + urban, retro + edgy. Her designs are beautiful and whimsical, and her execution is lovely. A little art object to wear on your belly. See her Etsy shop… Read More...
Retro kitschy style recycled vase made from thread cone and cd
I love the kitschy quality of this craft project. I feel like it would have been something my grandmother would have made if cds were around back then. Maybe it’s the pretty pink color? I don’t know but I love … Read More...
Free charts: Sajou 186
les Passe-Temps de Flo is sharing a scan of the vintage Sajou booklet 186. This issue contains cross-stitch charts for lovely, dense patterns and images such as those shown above — no alphabets in this one. Get the PDF file… Read More...
Marble Falls Priest Makes Mosaic
As I was trolling around Facebook I noticed a post by my crafty friend Jennifer Perkins,of the Naughty Secretary Club, about a priest in Austin, TX that does gorgeous mosaic work. I thought I should share this with the readers … Read More...