embroidery patterns

Bay Laurel Applique Holiday Napkins

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From the November 2023 issue

Prepared to get showered in compliments because these stylish holiday napkins are the perfect finishing touch for your Christmas dinner tablescape. Aimed at advanced beginners, this festive appliqué project uses bay laurel and bow motifs to give simple fabric napkins an elegantly embroidered touch. This Christmas embroidery pattern uses both the satin and split stitch ... Read More

Our Sewing Wishlist October 2023

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From the October 2023 issue

Our Sewing Wishlist
This month, our sewing wishlist includes two new pattern books to challenge your sewing and quilting skills! If you’ve been in a quilting slump, try tackling panel quilts with a collection of quick projects from Shannon Arnstein. Suffering from sewing burnout? Find embroidery inspiration from Yanase Rei’s book of beautiful botanical designs. Plus, treat yourself ... Read More

Laundry Day Clothespin Bag

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From the July 2023 issue

Add a little brightness to the tedious task of hanging laundry by making your own adorable clothespin bag. Featuring a fun laundry line of appliqued clothing, this clothespin bag pattern uses fat quarters as well as fabric scraps and embroidery thread. Hang your bag with a small clothing hanger and securely store your clothespins in ... Read More

Embrace Winter with our January Issue

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A little bit dressy. A little bit thrifty. All fun! Dear Sewing Superstar, The new year is here, just full of possibility. Seize the moment and sew some gifts, and take the time to treat yourself to something new (or new-to-you). Our January Issue includes patterns to customize just for you, ways to upcycle ... Read More

Such a Hoot Woodland Ornament

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From Quilted and Hand Sewn Ornaments

Adorn your Christmas tree with a sweet, handmade ornament that lets you show off your hand sewing skills. This charming owl ornament pattern is made using budget friendly felt and can be completed in a single afternoon! Featuring a tiny knitted scarf, this easy holiday sewing pattern also has embroidery details and seed beads to ... Read More

Our Sewing Wishlist July 2022

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From the July 2022 issue

Our Sewing Wishlist
If you love everything embroidery, then you’ll love the two pattern books we’re featuring in our July Sewing Wishlist. Up first, a collection of breathtaking bird embroidery patterns from Beth Hoyes. These gorgeous embroidery patterns use a technique called thread painting to create vibrant and lifelike designs. For our quilters, designer Beverly McCullough’s new book ... Read More

Hop to It Embroidered Table Runner

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From the March 2022 issue

Hop to It Embroidered Table Runner
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with an adorable table runner that’s perfect for Easter dinner! Using machine and hand sewing skills, you can design this delightful table runner that features applique bunnies with pompom tails. The embroidered details of spring flowers are what truly sets this table runner apart from anything store-bought, and will make ... Read More