thecraftycritter — Cute Embroidery

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Made this table topper for daughter and significant other, both of whom express there Irish heritage on a regular basic. The center Irish saying was done with my machine lettering. These are the best St Patrick's day designs on the web. Originally on thi

22 24 Feb 2015

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by thecraftycritter in Project

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Child's Prayer Wall Hanging - 16X20 - Angel and cross from Stitch Delight, writing from my software. Stitched in two hoopings as my largest hoop is 5x7. Back wraps around to make the frame. Free hand stipple quilting with invisible thread.

21 27 May 2014

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Wall hanging I made for my DD's office (named StoneBridge Wealth Management). Color photo did not come out well - the background is forest green satin with softer looking gold embroidery. Stipple quilting matches the backgound. My largest hoop is 5x7 so

15 05 Oct 2013

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Almost the challenge for 2013. On this project I did not use a design from the website. But I did use fabric from the stash that dates back over 25 years. Picture Book Patches from VIP Cranston Print Works which are 8 1/2" squares. There are actually 10

20 02 Mar 2013

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by thecraftycritter in Community

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I must apologize to my SS as I was away over the weekend when the gifts arrived so I was unable to respond on my actual birthday.Such wonderful gifts they are, she must be living around the corner to know me so well. Photo #1 are gardening gloves, seeds,

7 17 Dec 2012

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A short while back there was a short discussion regarding "Hide It" (a permanent topping to keep the background from showing through on the embroidery}. At that time it appeared to be discontinued from Sew for Less. However, today I found it under the n

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[1] Permanent topping

amazingdesigns.com

3 09 Nov 2012

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by thecraftycritter in Community

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Had the opportunity to meet and have lunch with another Cutie and her husband, Lucy (lucypiwow) and Walter from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada today! What a treat to share our interests and find that we are so alike it is uncanny! Looking forward to another

7 29 Sep 2012

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by thecraftycritter in Community

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Our local United Way is asking for volunteers to sew prayer squares for the local breast and ovarian cancer support groups. I have Cuties8144229 and am wondering if anyone knows of any others

10 22 Jul 2012

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Gift from SS. Today I received the most beautifully executed towels in colors that match my decor wonderfully. They truly remind me of life in the garden. Thank you SS!! Sorry I had to post today as I will be without internet access for the next coupl

23 18 May 2012

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Thanks for finding the designs. The look alike Campbell Soup Kids are ready to travel from snowy MN to warm TX.

40 18 Apr 2012

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by thecraftycritter in Project

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Baby girl wall quilt for DD's best friend who finally was successful carrying to term after two losses.

24 07 Apr 2012

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Another version of Katulle's design: http://designsbycuties.cuteembroidery.com/7933027.html I have six nieces and nephews graduating high school this Spring. Loved this design for a means of giving cash gifts, but wanted to complete them as an ultr

17 03 Apr 2012

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Sewing out an FSL doily. One of the six sections is 28,000 stitches. How many yards of thread will it take to complete the other five sections. The thread is also being used as the bobbin thread. My thread is 40wt Mettler cotton, 500 yards per spool. Any

4 18 Feb 2012

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Free motion wall hanging - Kimono and fan are applique, the face, hair, and hands are straight stitch embroidery.

23 19 Jan 2012

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by thecraftycritter in Community

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How many Cuties have been doing machine embroidery since it was done free motion? Before the computer machines did it all for us? All forms of decorative stitchery have been done for over 30 years, how many of us have been at it that long???

15 18 Jan 2012