Some new little Hugs ‘n Kisses pattern goodness

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Today feels like the right day to show you a few new little goodies that I have finished over the past few very busy months. Some of you will have seen these in real life in my travels and others may have seen peeks on Facebook. Some were for classes and others just because I wanted to :) 

I seem to be doing a lot of ‘hoop art’ lately – just a simple design to stitch and then display in an embroidery hoop.

This little treasure was for a class I taught to shop owners at Market in Kansas city. A lot of new little embroidery stitches here, simple but effective and using just the Cottage Garden Thread - #1007 Hugs ‘n Kisses red thread.Of course me being me I had to experiment with it and also made it into this VERY large pincushion…. which is actually really sweet.

But, just hooped is a very quick yet impressive gift for the right person..It is just a little pattern but does include the iron on transfer (I know, you love them!) and the instructions for the pincushion.

This next little project I just love… The name – well I put trio into the online Thesaurus and it came up with Dalliance – mmmm we won’t go there…

This little set includes a bit of everything for you. I designed it for some classes in Pierre in May and they also chose to change one panel to Colourque so they got to try three different techniques.

So there is a needlebook which has been appliquéd – a simple triangular shape for something different with a home made tassel on top.. then a pincushion with this stitched verse on one side…

the same appliqué design on another (or you could colourque) and a little pocket for your scissors on the third side.The scissors snap on with a magnetic snap on their little scissor keep… which is embroidered also.. and another little tassel on top!

the final little pattern I’m showing today is this very useful pattern folder with just the most suitable verse on it..

It uses some simple stitchery, some basic piecing an a little glue stick appliqué along the bottom there. It is held closed with some home made cording and two self covered buttons.   It opens to reveal lots of pockets and spaces for bits and bobs. Purchase plastic file sleeves from your stationary store and tie to the inside to hold your pattern sheets as you work on your project.

Ask your local store now if they have them in stock yet or check here for instant gratification..

now my fingers are itching to stitch…. think I'm off to finalise another little bit of goodness to stitch tonight..

hugs to one and all

Helen

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