http://icraft.ca/digitalmisfit/blog/rss-blog-posts.php.php en-us Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:54:56 EDT http://icraft.ca/blog/free-hand-embroidery-pattern-holiday-deer-130.php Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:35:28 EST As promised, here is my first free embroidery pattern!

I just love cute wildlife, especially those with a bird on their head! Stitch this up on a tea towel or an apron for a wonderful and original last minute holiday gift.

To transfer the design, simply print it out and trace it over transfer paper onto your fabric. You can also use a transfer pencil/pen/marker (make sure you reverse the design before printing it out if you plan to include the lettering, or want the deer to face the same direction as the picture!). If you don't have either of these tools, just tape the printout to a sunny window, and tape your fabric up over top and trace away with a regular pencil.

To download this lil deer and his friend, just click the image and he will open up in a new window. Then just right click and save to your computer.

Let me know if you stitch him up. I would LOVE to see your finished pieces.

If you like this pattern, please leave a...]]> icraft.ca-blog-post-130 Digitalmisfit http://icraft.ca/blog/hand-embroidery-my-new-yoga-129.php Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:20:43 EST In early fall of this year, I was hand-sewing a felt piece and chatting online with my friend Deana. She complained that she HATES sewing stuff by hand. That amused me because Deana is a fantastic embroidery artist. She will happily and lovingly stitch gorgeous hand embroidered pieces for hours. Then I got to thinking. I enjoy hand-sewing – maybe I should give embroidery a try.

Thus began my newfound passion for stitched art.

Embroidery has seen a HUGE surge in popularity over the past few years. Gone (mostly) are the delicate floral napkins and monogrammed hankies, and in their place are modern and chic embroidery designs. From owls to 50s pinup girls, gnomes and fairies to spooky skulls there are designs to suit anybody. I was so surprised to not see ANY hand embroidered art here on iCraft.ca . I know there are many talented stitch artists out there, and many more who have yet to discover the love of the hoop....]]> icraft.ca-blog-post-129 Digitalmisfit