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Vegetable Applique Patterns

Add a touch of spring gardening to your latest sewing project. Great for quilts, table runners, and more.

Featured Craft Projects & Patterns

Crochet Granny Squares

Crochet granny squares for making colorful patterned blankets, easy afghans, pillows and more.

Cross Stitch Snowmen

Stitch this series of 8 mini snowman designs for Christmas ornaments, gift tags or decor.

Animals & Barn Box

Little ones will enjoy playing with the animal memory card game and carrying them around in their barn box.

Pansy Appliqué Pattern

Add a pansy to your project or quilt with our pansy applique pattern. Three sizes available for a variety of projects.

Redwork Farm Animals

Stitch these farm animal designs with our redwork embroidery patterns. Designs include free rabbit in garden design, also available, chickens, rooster and cow.

Kid's Resurrection Craft

Create an Easter scene with candy in our resurrection craft project for kids. Rice crispy treats and candies make this project delicious as well as fun.

How to Make Sock Puppets

Make an assortment of sock puppet animals with this fun project.

How to Embroider

Learn how to do hand embroidery with our beginner instructions. Includes detailed embroidery tutorial with photos and a simple embroidery design to get your started.

Wildlife Woodburning

These woodburning patterns are great for the hunter, fisherman, or wildlife enthusiast. Doe pattern is available in previous link.

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How to Make Placemats ~ June 2009 ~ PDF available
Plastic Canvas Coasters ~ April 2008 ~ PDF available
Cross Stitch Fox & Rustic Pillow ~ February 2008 ~ PDF available
Black Bear Rustic Wall Hanging ~ June 2006
"Log Cabin in the Woods" ~ May 2006
Ocean & Sailboat Key Holder ~ July 2005
Easy Kid's Clock ~ May 2005
Bathroom Accessory Make Over ~ February 2003
Chicken Coop Newspaper Holder ~ September 2002
No-Sew Valances ~ April 2002
Kitchen Towel Pillow Covers ~ January 2002
Log Cabin Candle Holder ~ November 2001
Pressed Flower Clock ~ May 2001
Lamp Shade Silhouettes ~ October 2000

Kids Projects:

Kid's Lemonade Stand Bank & Kit ~ July 2007 ~ PDF available
Crayon School Box ~ August 2004
Pipe Cleaner Bugs ~ January/February 2004 ~ PDF available
Easy Fishing Toy Set ~ December 2001
Kid's Glow-in-the-dark Solar System ~ August 2001
Play Dough Recipes & Molding Fun ~ August 2000

Sweethearts & Valentines Day

Valentine Mailbox - Plastic Canvas ~ February 2005
"Love Notes" Card/Booklet ~ February 2002
Valentine Gift Sachets ~ February 2001
Sweethearts Embroidery and Frame ~ February 2000
Heart Shaped Gift Boxes ~ January 1999

Springtime & Easter

Tulip Applique ~ March 2013 ~ PDF Available
Kid's Resurrection Craft ~ March 2012 ~ PDF Available
Wooden Wagon Planter ~ May 2007 ~ PDF available
Flower Patterns - Paint or Stitch ~ April 2007 ~ PDF available
Spring Bunny Candle Holder ~ March 2005
Decorative Ribbon Flowers ~ April 2004
Pressed Flower Note Cards ~ March 2004
Decorating with Eggs ~ April 2003
Spring Bunny Napkin Rings ~ March 2003
Yard & Garden Stake Decor ~ May 2002
Garden Signs ~ March 2002
Gift Giving Buckets ~ April 2001
Easter/Faith Bracelets ~ March 2001
Terra Cotta Bunnies Ornaments ~ April 2000

Summertime

Cross Stitch Scripture w/Beach Theme ~ August 2008 ~ PDF available
Tote Bag & Water Bottle Holder ~ August 2007 ~ PDF available
Butterfly Wind Chime ~ April 2005
Summer Fun Pillows ~ July 2004
Shish Kabob Barbecue Utensil Rack ~ August 2003
Appliqué Picnic Basket Liner ~ July 2003
Uncle Sam Napkin Rings ~ June 2003
Picture Window Wind Chime ~ May 2003
Reversible BBQ Apron ~ July 2002
Sailboat Windchime ~ July 2001
Wilderness Windsock ~ June 2000

Thanksgiving & Fall

Scarecrow & Harvest Cross Stitch ~ October 2009 ~ PDF available
Treat Bags for Plastic Canvas ~ October 2007 ~ PDF available
Fall Table Linen Embroidery Designs ~ October 2006
Fun "Stuffed" Pumpkin Decorations ~ September 2005
Fall Votive Candle Holder ~ August 2005
Pumpkin Coaster Set ~ October 2004
Scarecrow Napkin Rings ~ October 2002
Trick-or-Treat Pop-out Puppet Pail ~ October 2001
Log Cabin Candle Holder ~ November 2001
Fall Holiday Table Settings ~ October 1999
Scarecrow Decorations ~ September 1999

Christmas

Plastic Canvas Christmas Village ~ November 2012 ~ PDF available
Angel Christmas Ornaments ~ November 2011 ~ PDF available
Knitted Snowman Patterns ~ November 2010 ~ PDF available
Plastic Canvas Christmas Trees ~ November 2008 ~ PDF available
Gingerbread Nativity ~ November 2007 ~ PDF available
Nativity Christmas Ornaments ~ November 2006
J-O-Y Angel Ornaments for Cross Stitch ~ November 2005
Reindeer Christmas Ornaments ~ November 2004
Lighted Snowman ~ December 2003
Christmas Angel Napkin Rings ~ November 2003
Snowman Christmas Card Clips ~ December 2002
Gingerbread Dolls/Ornaments ~ November 2002
Christmas Card Placemats ~ December 2000
Snowmen Ornaments/Dolls ~ November 2000
Snowman Gift Jars ~ December 1999
Christmas Ornaments ~ November 1999

Miscellaneous Projects:

Plastic Canvas Animal Patterns ~ September 2013
Painted Ladybug Rocks ~ August 2013
How to Make Pillow Covers ~ June 2013 ~ PDF Available
Make a Chest of Drawers with Boxes ~ May 2013 ~ PDF Available
Chocolates & Coffee/Teacup Pin Cushions ~ January 2013 ~ PDF Available
Cross Stitch Flower Pattern ~ October 2012 ~ PDF Available
Rag Doll Pattern ~ September 2012 ~ PDF Available
Wooden Pull Toy Plans ~ July 2012 ~ PDF Available
Wolf Woodburning Patterns ~ May 2012 ~ PDF Available
Children's Knitted Slippers ~ February 2012 ~ PDF Available
How to Make a Comforter ~ January 2012 ~ PDF Available
How to Make Sock Puppets ~ August 2011 ~ PDF Available
How to Embroider for Beginners ~ June 2011 ~ PDF Available
Plastic Bag Holder ~ May 2011 ~ PDF Available
Plastic Canvas Alphabets ~ April 2011 ~ PDF Available
Woodland Applique Patterns ~ February 2011 ~ PDF Available
Cross Stitch Snowflake Patterns ~ January 2011 ~ PDF Available
Cat Embroidery Patterns ~ September 2010 ~ PDF Available
Plastic Canvas Purse for Girls ~ July 2010 ~ PDF Available
Cross Stitch Raccoons & Canoe ~ May 2010 ~ PDF Available
Stuffed Chickens Pattern ~ March 2010 ~ PDF Available
How to Knit a Purse ~ January 2010 ~ PDF Available
Make a Dog Coat ~ November 2009 ~ PDF Available
Wildlife Patterns for Woodburning #2 ~ August 2009 ~ PDF Available
Stuffed Cat Pattern ~ July 2009 ~ PDF Available
Redwork Embroidery Farm Animals ~ April 2009 ~ PDF Available
Knitted Lamb Pattern ~ March 2009 ~ Download: $1.35
Cat Applique Patterns ~ February 2009 ~ PDF available
Creative Ways to Give Cash Gifts ~ January 2009 ~ PDF available
Stuffed Frog Patterns ~ September 2008 ~ PDF available
Wildlife Patterns for Woodburning ~ June 2008 ~ PDF available
Pansy Applique Pattern ~ May 2008 ~ PDF available
Stuffed Dog Pattern ~ January 2008 ~ Download: $1.95
How to Cable Knit & Cable Pillows ~ Sept. 2007 ~ PDF available
Baby Keepsake Box for Plastic Canvas ~ June 2007 ~ PDF available
Butterfly Hair Sticks ~ March 2007
How to Crochet a Scarf - For Beginners ~ February 2007
Penguin Doll - Write-on/Wipe-off ~ January 2007 ~ Download: $1.95
Easy to Make Party Pinata ~ September 2006
Large Chess Board & Pieces - Part 2 ~ August 2006
Large Chess Board & Pieces - Part 1 ~ July 2006
Farm Animal Magnets / Stick Puppets ~ April 2006
Herb Garden Window Box ~ March 2006
How to Knit a Teddy Bear - Intermediate ~ February 2006
Handmade Shadow Boxes ~ January 2006
How to Knit Slippers - For Beginners ~ October 2005
Wooden Trains ~ June 2005
Winter Bear Applique ~ January 2005
Snowflake Candy Project ~ December 2004
How to Knit a Hat - For Beginners ~ September 2004
Wooden Desktop Pen & Pencil Holder ~ June 2004
Baby Block Jingle Toy - Plastic Canvas ~ May 2004 ~ PDF Available
Pressed Flower Note Cards ~ March 2004
How to Knit a Scarf - For Beginners ~ October 2003 ~ PDF Available
School Bus - Frame & Magnet ~ September 2003
Northwoods Pattern for Cross Stitch ~ January 2003
Flowers in Oil - Decorative Bottles ~ August 2002
Fabric Decoupage Boxes ~ June 2002
Yard & Garden Stake Decor ~ May 2002
Garden Signs ~ March 2002
Applique Book Bag ~ September 2001
Leather Pouch ~ June 2001
Pressed Flower Clock ~ May 2001
Gift Giving Buckets ~ April 2001
Create your own Cross Stitch Design ~ September 2000
Birdhouse Birdfeeder ~ July 2000 ~ PDF Available
Snow/Rain/Party Globes ~ May 2000
Easy Yarn Dolls ~ Mar. 2000

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