Christmas Countdown #13: Beth Colletti

Something about the cool simplicity of this Folk Art Embroidery Kit by Beth Colletti really appeals to me. I love that the simple stitches will look just as lovely after Christmas, as a pretty winter decoration.

This is also available as a PDF pattern, if you'd like to choose your own fabric and colors.

Christmas Countdown #18: Jenny Blair Art

I love these sweet Winter Woodland Ornament patterns by Jenny Blair Art! The muted colors and cute animals are lovely and adorable.

Scarf Weather

BRRRRR! Someone needs to tell winter to hurry up and move along! Anyone?.....oh well, since winter is here for a few more months we might as well make the best of it by bundling up and snuggling in. Oh, Diane has stitch up this adorable little guy who is set for winter in his very fancy scarf. I love all the colors and stitches. It is the perfect piece to brighten up a grey dreary winter day. 

Patterns: Snowflake Chalet

Septemberhouse - Snowflake Chalet

This lovely pattern set by Septemberhouse, is perfect not only for the holidays but for the whole winter season. As per usual with Septemberhouse designs, I think there's lots of scope to add your own individual touch, by experimenting with colours or the size you stitch the pattern up in. Or of course you can follow the excellent instructions in the .pdf to recreate the pieces as they are, as they look pretty darn good to me already!

Patterns: Rosie and Bear

September, November and December Rosie and Bear patterns by Bustle and Sew

I have to admit I squealed with delight when Bustle and Sew released the first three patterns from the new Rosie and Bear pattern set, I think they're incredibly cute! I had been tempted to try a calendar series for a while now and as these patterns look like something I can happily get my teeth into, I'm really looking forward to sitting down and starting to stitch these, once I've got all my Christmas sewing out of the way first of course (ah the demands of this time of year). I think the fur on Bear looks fun to try and I love the extra details like the filled in apples and the optional doily rain clouds. Plus as usual with Bustle and Sew patterns, they come with comprehensive, detailed instructions. You can purchase the patterns for download here.