I HEART Christmas
This quick to make project explores the nun stitch, the nun stitch on the diagonal, and the double running stitch. Read more in our Festive 2013 issue. Designed by Kim Beamish [email protected] justpostcards.wordpress.com
Kaliada Star
While some Slavic cultures have Christian names for the holidays, the Belarusans name their holidays by their ancient pagan ways. Easter is Vialikdzen as in The Great Day, and Saint Ivan (St. John the Baptist Day) steps aside for Koupalle … Continued
We’ve Got You Covered!
Tablets and ereaders are everywhere these days and they come in all shapes and sizes. By following a few simple instructions, you can create a pattern for any device. Glam up the project by using free motion embroidery on the … Continued
Cookie Cutter Ornaments
These little felt decorations are so easy to make. They only involve two embroidery stitches and some seed beads for sparkle! You can easily make one in an evening while watching TV or get your young folk involved while teaching … Continued
Icing on the Cake Ornaments
Silk ribbon …seems to come to life when you start to stitch with it and its stitches lend themselves to so many styles of embroidery. These Christmas decorations make use of several straight line stitches that you may not see … Continued
Cute as a Hoop-la! Ornaments
Christmas is my favourite time of year. The sights, sounds, colours, and aromas of December are such fun in the middle of the dark days of winter. I suspect this deep and enduring love affair with the holidays has its … Continued
The Vintage Postcard Handbag
The Vintage Postcard Handbag focuses on many techniques that are so enjoyable to stitch. Make it in a colour palette that gives you a splash of bright colour, a soft palette or a very bold one. Explore the many design … Continued
Christmas Creations
These ornaments are wonderful to embroider, and the versatility of the thread choices makes them appear soft. If glitter is what you are after try metallic threads. Christmas Creations are machine embroidered using dissolve away stabilizers. Read more in our … Continued
Silk Ribbon Sunflowers
Sunflowers now come in a variety of new red, brown, white and variegated tones besides the traditional yellow and gold tones, so YOU may choose to update your hat with some new sunny gems! Adapt the colours in the instructions … Continued