Tag Archives: needlework

9 Free Winter Cross-Stitch Patterns You Can Download and Stitch Right Now

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

Oh, the weather outside is frightful…so stay inside and stitch! I love browsing stitching patterns whether I’m browsing online needlework sites, Etsy, cross-stitch magazines, or I make it to a local needlework shop. And, we are so lucky that many … Continue reading →

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WIP Weds: A Recap of Works in Progress

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

For the first WIP Wednesday of the new year I thought it might be a good idea to review my stitching projects in progress and remind myself where I am at. I have updates on three WIPs right now. First … Continue reading →

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WIP Weds: Boutis Progress and Ornament Stitching

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

I have a quick update on the boutis scissors case embroidery project. I am still working on the running stitches around the edges of the pattern. I have completed the three circles that will form the flap of the scissors … Continue reading →

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New Start — Boutis Scissors Case

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

My stitchy bug is still off buzzing around somewhere, but I have started a new project. I have started stitching a boutis scissors case from a kit. This is a class that is being taught at my embroidery guild. Boutis … Continue reading →

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WIP Weds: Prairie Schooler Stitching

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

I needed a break from big stitching projects, so I went through my stash of cross-stitch charts and pulled out the “Evergreen” pattern by The Prairie Schooler. I am stitching the motifs as separate ornaments rather than as one big … Continue reading →

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WIP Weds: Pinch Purse Completed

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

Hold on because this is going to be an image-heavy post. I finished my pinch purse this week. After I finished stitching the little ribbon embroidery motifs, I had to cut out the fabric pieces. Then I had to cover … Continue reading →

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WIP Weds: All Shall Be Well (Soooo close!)

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

These are the days I curse my day job for taking away so much potential stitching time. I am very close to completing the All Shall Be Well cross-stitch piece, but I have not quite finished. Over this past weekend … Continue reading →

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WIP Weds: All Shall Be Well, Part 1,000

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

Backstitching is happening here on the “All Shall Be Well” cross-stitch quotation. Once upon a time, I didn’t like to do backstitching. I thought it was tedious and boring. But, it makes such a difference in a project. Here is … Continue reading →

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WIP Weds: All Shall Be Well Progress

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

Time to show my progress on the “All Shall Be Well” cross-stitch project. I am dedicating my stitching time to this now, so I can complete it sometime this lifetime. Here is my overdue WIP Wednesday update. This is what “All … Continue reading →

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Free Vintage Needlework Patterns Online

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Rabbit Girl Crafts

Thanks to university libraries and dedicated individuals in the United States and around the world, it is possible to find hundreds of free, out-of-copyright needlework and embroidery books and patterns online. If you are interested in embroidery history or vintage … Continue reading →

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