About Needlecrafts: Focus on Holiday Embroidery

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Needlecrafts From Connie Barwick, your About Needlecrafts Editor Hand-made is great at the holidays and Cheryl Fall has loads of new projects that fit the bill. Prancing Deer Worked Three Ways This Prancing Deer embroidery pattern can be worked in a multidute of techniques. Cheryl shows off the deer pattern in surface embroidery, crewel stitches, and pulled thread stitches for a classic whitework look. See More About:  free embroidery patterns  embroidery projects  christmas patterns Candlewick Embroidery Ornament Candlewick embroidery is a type of whitework or white-on-white embroidery. Large knots are embroidered in heavy thread on heavier-weight cotton or linen embroidery fabric using the Colonial Knots. Work an ornament design by following the steps in this tutorial. See More About:  embroidery projects  free embroidery patterns  colonial knot Pair of Embroidered Christmas Ornaments - Set 2 There are other ornaments posted that join the initial set of embroidered ornaments. You can work this pair of Christmas Ornaments that includes a bird and heart embroidery pattern in basic surface embroidery stitches, in any number of stitch combinations. See More About:  embroidery projects  free embroidery patterns  christmas patterns Pair of Embroidered Christmas Ornaments - Set 3 The third set of ornaments has been posted as well. Use this church and fancy teardrop set of ornaments to Decorate your tree with hand embroidery. See More About:  embroidery projects  free embroidery patterns  christmas patterns Needlecrafts Ads Embroidery Christmas Ornaments Christmas Holiday PES Free Embroidery Holiday Ornaments Featured Articles Dreidels for Hanukkah to Embroider Christmas Tree Stencils Christmas and Holiday Stamping How to Fold a Greeting Card Draw Santa Sew a Miniature Felt Mouse   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Needlecrafts newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement