Wednesday, December 3, 2008

do something crafty...



I know I'm not the only person that does a bit of embroidery now and than... so here's a little holiday DIY project that doesn't require a lot of time, money, material or a long attention span. In other words - my kind of project.
This part is for the first timers:)
You'll need - vanishing fabric marker, embroidery floss, embroidery needle, embroidery hoop, a bit of plane sturdy fabric, lil' sharp scissors and an hour.
1. Find a festive image you love (if you are interested in my festive dog pattern e-mail me for the pdf).
2. Print it up (the size you want). 
3. Using a vanishing marker, trace your pattern (festive image) onto a piece of fabric using you window as a light table. Leave 10' (or so) fabric around your image.
4. Place you fabric into a hoop, emroidery floss into needle and start embroidering!
a. use simple stitches such as straight stitch, back stitch or split stitch for the outlines.
b. use satin stitch to fill out a shape.
5. Frame your handy little work (just like you would a print).
6. Walk around the house feeling festive and accomplished.

I know these directions are very general, so... don't be afraid to google... or, better yet, wait 'til my LITTLE MISS CRAFTY (Walter Fosters) book comes out in February.

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Claudia/Ompompali said...

Well, Christmas is coming up and I just went browsing through your blog, like I often do and once more found the dogs.Now is the time, I thought, so could I please have the pattern? I would like to make some for Christmas presents. Thank you so much and greetings from Germany

jill816 said...

This would be the perfect pre-holiday gift! Would you please email me the pattern? Thank you!
jill816@gmail.com

Alejandra Alcantara said...

I would absolutely love your pattern. I'm in love with dogs :=)
Alejandra
juricaqro@gmail.com

Missy said...

Hi, saw this adorable pattern on pinterest and would love to have it emailed to linafam5@yahoo.com if it's still available. Both of my boys have doxie's and they would love this done as a christmas ornament with their dog's name on them. Thank you for offering it!!

KayB said...

I found your site via Pinterest. If the dachshund pdf pattern still available for you to send? I would like it if possible. I have
2 dachshunds and they are so special to me. My email address is kayblack1952@comcast.net. Thanks so much! -Kay-

krinajean said...

This would be the perfect gift for my friend, could I please have the pattern? karinajweeks@gmail.com

KathyH. said...

If this pdf is still available, I would love to have it. Thanks!

kmk576@hotmail.com

Ebeth said...

Hello! If you're still making the festive dog pattern available, I'd love to make it. Thank you!

Happy New Year!
Elkizabeth

lwghosts at yahoo dot com

HTowns said...

Could you please send the pattern to me at hwood16@gmail.com. My whole family has dachshunds! They would love this.

Thanks!

luis john said...

I couldn't find an email address, so I am hoping you get this. May I please have a copy of the pdf for festivonline reviewse dog? Thank you.

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Unknown said...

I love you pattern for the festive dog and would enjoy making him for my tree. If you could please send me the PDF, I would appreciate it.
Thanks.

Anonymous said...

I wanted to see if the pdf pattern is still available? If so could you email it to me? I would love to make this, its too cute!!!

Thanks,
Megan
lilkeeton15@aol.com

sarilarue said...

WoW! 5 Christmases later and you're still getting pattern requests...I too would love to stitch this cute little guy up - he looks like my dog.

Thank you!

Lisa Fife said...

If it is possible to get the pdf of the wiener dog pattern please email it to me at candlfife@gmail.com. Thanks much its darling!

Shirl said...

Please email the pattern to me at shirlneum@yahoo.com. I want to make it for 2 fellow dachshund moms! Thank you!

Shirl said...

Please email the festive dachshund pattern to shirlneum@yahoo.com. I want to make this for 2 fellow dachshund moms! So cute!

Unknown said...

Would love the pattern if it is still available...cocogjb58@yahoo. com.....thank you...it is so sweet!

Anonymous said...

If you are still offering this pattern, I would love to make this for my SIL for Christmas. paulasaint@hotmail.com Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Just came across your adorable Festive Doxie. I would love to make this for my sister! If the pdf is still available, may I please have a copy? Thanks so much, Jill
jilljones1@frontiernet.net

Cyndy Jackman said...

Thank you for offering to share the Doxie Christmas PDF. Please send the PDF to cyndy.j@icloud.com.

Anonymous said...

Just came across your doggie! It's really cute!
Could you mail me the pattern?
tamaartje@yahoo.com

Thanks a ton!

Anonymous said...

Is it possible that you still have this cute pattern? If so, I'd love to have it! craxter@utk.edu. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I love this, 2 doxies of my own. Please send me a copy of this, and you also had another one that was Christmas. Delli3@comcast.net. Thanks Cathy.
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Coco Loco said...

Not sure if you are still offering but is it still possible to get this PDF please?
Coragrace16@yahoo.com

Ashley said...

Ok, I know this is a long-shot, but do you by chance still have the PDF for this? It is absolutely adorable! I have 2 doxies, Willie and Charlie, and this would be perfect ❤️ I totally understand, if not. Beautiful blog! ashboyers@gmail dot com
-Ashley

Unknown said...

I would love your pattern if you still are providing it. It is adorable.

Cynthia

Jennifer said...

Is the PDFs for the little doxie reindeer still Ava liable? He is adorable and I would love to have it! My email is jennyb211@gmail.com. Thanks
Jenny in Florida

As the (girl Scout) Cookie crumbles... said...

I would love this pattern!
Troop1499@gmail.com

Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Hi! Just came across this perfect little Christmas Wiener Dog pattern. If it's still available I'd love it!
Cheers,
Molly
pmv8214@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

This is very cute. Could i get a copy at hnoske2003 at yahoo dot com?

Anonymous said...

I would love your festive dog pattern: carrieg@wcs.edu. THANKS

Lori B. said...

I would love the pdf of the festive dog embroidery pattern. It's adorable.
my email is lrb0509 at yahoo . com

Unknown said...

would love the PDF if you still offer it. I have a friend who loves her hot dogs and would cherish a little weiner holiday love
csberdoulay(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

Jamie said...

Could I have the PDF? So cute! Thank you!
spaatz1329@gmail.com

Kennergirl said...

Are you still offering the pattern for your cute little Dixie? If so I’d love it. Thanks

Gin2Weave said...

Obviously I found this adorable embroidered pup through an old link from another blog. Please could you email the pdf? I would love to make this. Possibly I could finish it before Christmas lol. Thanks! gin2weave@bellsouth.net

NStokes said...

May I get a pdf/copy of your little Christmas dog?

Unknown said...

I love your design, can you please email the pattern to: ozinecosse@gmail.com
Thank you

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Shah Sazib said...

Great crafty design! I found another fabric store which is Broadway Fabrics if need.

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Anonymous said...

I would love to get your cute pattern for the dachshund embroidery. Thank you!

tealovinglady@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Hi ...if yr still offering this cute Festive Dog pattern, pls email me a copy. Super cute. Email:. imsoducky@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

If you still have the Festive Dog pattern, I would be grateful if you could send a pdf copy to me, please. Thank you ljm67.lm17@gmail.com

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