Still on the Christmas theme......

In case the festive mood has struck you there is a free pattern and tutotorial on my blog to make this cute felt Gingerbread Man ornament.....

Find all the instructions here

It's time to start stitching for Christmas......

I know a lot of people don't like to mention the 'C' word before November but I love Christmas and love designing Xmasy things.

Here is a cute Gingerbread House cross stitch/tapestry pattern I have added to my stores....

"Chrsitmas Gingerbread House"

Stitching this will definitely get you in the festive mood!

I am on a mission....

...to make plastic canvas cool again or cool for the first time!

I have been having a great time experimenting with plastic canvas and have found it a perfect material for making brooches.

Here are my lastest creations....

Yes I know more hedgehogs, mushrooms and Little Red Riding Hood - is it a theme or a rut?

I am most excited about the plastic canvas flying duck wall art project I have just started but give me a few months to get that project done!

I have a confession to make.....

I am more than slightly addicted to Trade Me....and ebay and etsy...you get the picture!

I love trawling through the listings searching for retro bargains especially old tapestry patterns.

These are a couple of recent Trade Me finds that a got for $1 each......

I love the owl pattern but my favourite page in the magazine is this one......

'Ideal for your Man's study'...hilarious!

This is another vintage find and has some great retro designs inside...

The duck and the bee inspired some quick stitching projects...

I love a good doily!!

I am saving the best purchase for last though. This one I found on etsy.....

Vintage bambi longstitch kit complete with green plastic frame - I can't wait to rip this one open and get started!

What great items have you found online lately???

New stitching patterns

A couple of new cute cross stitch/tapestry designs......

"Hedgehog & Mushroom Sampler"

and time it is time to start stitching for Christmas...

"Christmas Gingerbread Man"

I am going to stitch the small design onto plastic canvas and make hanging decorations for the tree.
Plastic canvas - how retro!!!

Patterns to stitch!

"Two Little Babushkas"

I have jsut added a cross stitch & tapestry page to my blog to help me keep track of what patterns I have available!

Find them all listed here

"Mushroom Babushka"

I am working on some super cute Christmas patterns, little gingerbread men and xmas puddings ideal for deorations or adding festive touches to tea towels and table cloths etc and they should be available soon.