Christmas stitching, Laduree and Craft Room news.

Hi everyone, glad you liked the Paris fashion show in the previous post!

This week I have been doing a little Christmas stitching, A Partridge in a Pear Tree and Two Turtle Doves.

Paris fashion exhibition

Hi everyone, on Saturday morning I was reading a blog that showed photos of a fashion exhibition in Paris, I mentioned to my husband that the show finished on Sunday evening, much to my disappointment, however, he then asked if I would like to go to Paris for the weekend!

Friday Freebie gift bag,tags with tutorial.

Hi everyone, here are the digital downloads I promised, I have also put together a little tutorial for the gift bag.

Home Sweet Home and digital designing for Freebie Friday

Hi everyone, Home Sweet Home, I just love that saying, in my case that is so true, I just love being home tucked away in my house, for me there is no nicer feeling.

I recently purchased a second hand book from Amazon which contained lots of pretty cross stitch designs, in the book there is a section on houses and home sweet home designs, I chose this one and decided to make two. 

On the reverse I stitched a Jane Austen quote, "There is nothing like staying home for real comfort".

In my stash I had some little keys that I knew one day would come in handy, I stitched them at the bottom of these pillows, I think they look so cute!

Designing this week

I have also been doing some digital designing this week, I decided to make a little bag, gift tags and a cute needlebook, you can see it below but it won't be ready to download until Freebie Friday this week, there will also be a cross stitch freebie to match the bag, if I get chance I will stitch it too.

Edited: The download is now available at this post here

I am preparing a little tutorial to show how easy it is to put the bag together. 

This is the book, I think it cost me about £5

 I designed all of the images on the bag using my Serif digital design software, but you can also design similar vector drawings using a free software from the internet called Inkscape, you can read about it here

I taught myself by watching tutorial videos, but be warned it is addictive! 

Until next time, happy stitching!

Freebie Friday - Autumn Cross Stitch Pattern for Seasons 2016 and a gift bag to match!

Here is the next design in the Seasons free patterns, I have already completed Summer and now Autumn is ready too. They are really quick to make, which is always a bonus!

I stitched it in two sizes, this one matches the Summer design size. 

I found this Emily Bronte quote which I thought was perfect for the reverse side

Here is the pattern, just click on the image you wish to download and then right click and "save as" to your computer.

If you have trouble downloading the design please email me and I will send you a copy.

Autumn Cross Stitch Pattern

Here is the gift bag to match, click on the image and then right click and "save as" to your computer.

Print two images and follow instructions. 

Until next time, happy stitching!