Hello December!

Wow...the holiday season is upon us! 

I hope we all have a terrific times with friends and family.

This month's December calendar is a sweet deer...on a starry night.  I watercolored this artwork and thought it would be perfect for all.  Click here to download this for your phone or tablet background.

This version is for your computer/desktop.  Click here for the download.

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Celebrate the Christmas holidays!

This is my brand new pattern of: Christmas patchwork embroidery ornaments pattern #425
Stitch up these super easy and quick Ornaments with scraps of
fun Christmas fabric.

It is available as an instant download in my etsy shop...

or if you prefer a printed/mailed version, go to my website.

Learn how to embroider on dark fabric the easy way! You can also stitch on light fabric.
Use variegated red, green & white floss... or choose your own colors. These can be stitched on light fabrics too! They make great bowl fillers & shelf sitters.

10 sayings- Santa baby, Merry christmas, Holly jolly, Let it snow, Jingle bells, no peeking, cheers, noel, believe, Oh christmas tree.
10 Christmas symbols included: stocking, holly, 2 ornaments, candy canes, mitten, present, bell, tree, &snowman.

Of course....colors can be changed....I chose this cool Variegated Floss from DMC.

They make fun gift toppers.

I love the patchwork look. So fun!

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It's mug rug time!

This month....I found my Christmas "Peanuts" fabric!

I love charlie Brown and the whole gang.....such a sweet part of our childhoods!

I also gathered up a bit of fun Christmas coordinating fabric.

You should make your own.

The featured fabric is the best part....any cool fabric you have....takes only scraps.

Here is a diagram to give you an idea of how it goes together. 

Here is some general instructions:

Use a 1/4" seam allowance. Use the chart above.

  Sew the featured fabric (peanuts gang) next to 3 strips of coordinating fabric.

Press well. Sew 1" strips all the way around. It is a good idea for the fabric border strips to be the same as the backing fabric.  It makes the strips resemble quilt binding.  Cut excess fabric and press. Layer batting and backing fabric (slightly larger than top) then lay top over backing (right sides together).  Pin in place. Sew 1/4"  around mug rug leaving a 3" opening. Turn inside out. Sew opening closed. Quilt lines through the featured fabric...and also quilt down strips and around the borders. 

I printed the diagram out so I could have it near me for referencing.

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New Christmas art ornaments...in my etsy shop!

I have brand new ornaments...all made from my artwork.

Here is Rudolph!

The original artwork was in pastels.

I just painted this crazy guy..... I love using orange and pink...reminds me of the 70's as a kid.

Another deer.....

A sweet girl in flowers...

Pink hair girl

Everyday ornaments

Frosty...and lots more in my etsy shop. 

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Hey...if you are in Spokane Washington...

check out me and my daughter Selina's booth at 

The Great Northwest vendor mall.

We have lots of our patterns and packets of Embroidery blanks....

Plus lots of finished items...

I love Selina's cat wind sock.

We just got this space...so we are going to fill it more! 

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I just got decorated for December...here is my tree!

Ii have my Grinch doll I made by me plus the leg lamp from the "Christmas story".

My peppermint doll made by my pal Sue with my handy pincushion...

Lots of cool ornaments

Knick knacks every where....

Some photos didn't turn out so well....

I will retry later....lol.  It was right before lunch and I was getting hungry.

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Merry Christmas and happy Holidays to you and yours!

 

Apple harvest time freebie & new Halloween pattern!

Apples are growing...the trees are heavy with them...

before long it will be harvest time!

I am already making baked apples with a granola topping...so good.

It doesn't have many calories or points.

Plus right now I am having some cinnamon tea....so I am really feeling like fall.

But I also took a walk and it is still summer...haha.

Have fun with this freebie.

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I have a BRAND NEW PATTERN!!!

If the broom fits...Halloween embroidery design, pillow pattern #384

Available on etsy, patternmart  and a printed/mailed version on my website!

Stitch up some Halloween fun!

If the broom fits....wear it!

Have fun sewing up this Cutie ...

the project is fast and easy! 

This pattern is charm pack friendly!

Use your fun Halloween fabric to make this bright pillow. 

Embroidery design measures: 7 1/2" x 7 1/4"

Finished pillow: 17" x 17"  

I decided it looked cute in my courtyard forest.

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And now for some dollies...

I made these dolls....finally finished them. I took a class from Mindy lacefield (on etsy!) and learned how. They are so darned cute in person! They are available in my etsy shop 

She is the green fairy...a perspective lady. 

She is the creativity girl.

The sweet little bunny rabbit...so feminine and soft. 

This little lady is a sewing room mascot...with her thimble and measuring tape.

It was very fun making these....I love trying different styles.

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I made this sweet pincushion...using a hand drawn piece of art by Michelle Palmer. I just took a vintage quilt block I had and sized it up to the muslin/drawn bird and made it into a lil pinkeep. Her artwork is gorgeous...check out her etsy: Michellepalmer. 

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My daughter Selina is having a 20 % off everything in her etsy shop!

There are no coupons....just go to her store to see that etsy has slashed the prices!!

All her finished goods and her packs of wood blanks are all on sale! 

Hexie earrings too....

the earring 3 set pack is only $8.00...

You can make 3 different sets to match you outfits! 

The goofy ring on the very left is $11.20.

The pendant necklace is $12.00

Her 3 pack mini hoop blanks are only $9.60!!!

These are great deals!

The flowery hexie necklace on the very left is $12.00.

Her sale won't last long.

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This is my sale pattern of the week!

These Halloween Party Badges are only $2.99

***I JUST ADDED 6 MORE AWARD DESIGNS TO THIS!!! 
SO NOW THERE ARE 12 AWARD OPTIONS!! Only six are shown in picture.

They are super easy: print, cut, gather, glue and done. It takes simple supplies.

These are super easy badges to create... perfect for your Halloween Party. Sayings included are: Most Humorous costume, Best of all Costume, Most Creative costume, Most Frightening costume, Best Couples costume, & Best Handmade costume.
****** BONUS: I am adding Most original costume, The most sexy, cutest, best man, best woman, and best kids costume. 

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This little piggy...freebie

This little piggy...

isn't he a cutie!

He is laughing...and having a good time....cause it's FRIDAY!

Can you imagine this piggy on a dish towel?

I can!

Copy and save

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My sale pattern for this week is:

April showers bring May flowers!

For this week (until next Friday) this pattern is only $2.99!

Click the link for the deal.

The cat design and instructions for the pillow are included.

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I just drew up this fairy with flowers and decided to make it a simple inexpensive pattern

Design measures: 6 1/2" x 8 7/8".

This pattern sheet comes with embroidery instructions and tips for embroidery (my secrets). 

These are 3 smaller summer designs...quick and easy.

I also made a 2 sheet weekly planner and Think big thoughts sheet.

1. Dream it, do it weekly planner...it features zinnia flowered hexies (my artwork)....Every day of the week is here....there are lots of lines and space to list all your things you need to get done....plus a smaller section for the weekend.

2. Think big thoughts....a sheet to write goals, inspiration, ideas, use as stationary and more!! This also has zinnia patterned hexies in a flower shape.

I made some hexies as design elements.

Also I have these 2 sheets that are together...Happy go lucky and Best day ever.

1. Best day ever...it features shamrock hexies (my artwork)...plenty of room to write and sned a special not or letter.

2. Happy go lucky....a sheet to write goals, inspiration, ideas, use as stationary and more!! This also has shamrock patterned hexies in a flower shape.

Get your inspiration on!

I just finished this set of 12 different tags or labels....featuring my surface pattern designs.

These are perfect for inspiration on gifts, envelopes, banners, and more!

Each label is: 2 3/8" x 2 3/8". You get: Thank you (2), Seize the day (2), Life is good! (2), Get your happy on (2), thank you so much, Be you tiful (2) and Do what you like. 

These labels look great on flowers...

They are perfect for saying thank you on envelopes and mail.

They are cheerful and bright.

You can print on white cardstock, matte photo paper, or glossy presentation paper. Punch a hole in tags and add ribbon or string....so easy. Glue them onto bakers twine for a simple banner.

My daughter Selina has recently made this cool hanging print kit....

It's a great way to hang a print...and have it lay flat and so cute too. I like it better than always putting prints in a frame.

She will have them in her shop soon.

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This is me and my dad....a long time ago...lol

He has been having lots of health problems lately and I am hoping he recovers and gets some well needed rest and relaxation.

Have a great weekend!

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