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World of Flowers

NEW THIS WEEK - March 5th, 2014

Take a tour around the world - with flowers! Inspired by the arts, crafts, and culture of places all around the globe, this week's new designs bring international flair and fashion to your embroidery projects.

The worldly bouquet collection includes styles inspired by Scandinavian rosemaling, Russian khokhloma, Chinese brushstroke painting, Pennsylvania Dutch art, and much more. They're just right for adding bright color and early spring blossoms to pillow covers, tote bags, quilts, and towels.

All the new designs are on sale now, only $1.25 each! Order by Tuesday, March 11th, 11:59 pm Central time, to get this excellent introductory price.

Two fabric colors and two thread colors make these dramatic contrast pillows. Click here for free project instructions!

From the rural valleys of Norway to your embroidery machine! The time-honored Scandinavian art of Rosemaling, or "flower painting," features floral motifs in bright, gentle colors, accented by bold flourishes and delicate scrolls. On the right, a Blue Willow vase is inspired by the china pattern England imported from China during the late 18th century, in use now for over 200 years. Bring these fine arts traditions to your home decor projects.

Rosemaling (Norway)

Blue Willow (China)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.78" x 7.80" and 6.90" x 6.91" and 5.87" x 5.88" and 4.87" x 4.88" and 3.86" x 3.87"

Available in five sizes:
7.81" x 7.69" and 6.91" x 6.80" and 5.91" x 5.82" and 4.90" x 4.83" and 3.85" x 3.80"

Very beautiful and very old, Talavera pottery is used in Mexico in everything from plates and vases to sinks and bird baths. Make pillow shams and tote bags dazzle with a bouquet inspired by this ancient craft. On the right, add East Indian flavor to your stitching with festive paisley petals. Paisley patterns originated in India and Iran, but its western name comes from the town of Paisley, Scotland, a center for textiles where paisley designs were produced.

Talavera (Mexico)

Paisley (India)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.80" x 7.82" and 6.91" x 6.92" and 5.87" x 5.88" and 4.85" x 4.87" and 3.85" x 3.87"

Available in five sizes:
7.78" x 7.80" and 6.91" x 6.94" and 5.86" x 5.88" and 4.86" x 4.88" and 3.85" x 3.86"

Sew a new spring look with Suzani, a type of embroidered textile made in Kazakhstan and other central Asian countries. The word "suzani" comes from the Persian word for needle. Blooming on the right is a bouquet filled with the traditional elements and soft colors of Bavarian folk art. So pretty on quilts and in framed embroidery!

Suzani (Kazakhstan)

Folk Art (Bavaria)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.80" x 7.57" and 6.91" x 6.70" and 5.86" x 5.68" and 4.86" x 4.71" and 3.86" x 3.74"

Available in five sizes:
7.80" x 7.77" and 6.92" x 6.90" and 5.87" x 5.85" and 4.88" x 4.87" and 3.87" x 3.86"

Make your home a place where tulips bloom year-round by stitching these gorgeous tulips onto pillow covers, quilts, and more. When tulips were first imported into Holland from present-day Turkey in the 16th century, they were so popular that one of the first tulip growers had his garden raided and his tulip bulbs stolen on a regular basis. The Pennsylvania Dutch flowers at right are a fabulous companion for a bright pair of toss pillows!

Dutch Tulips (Netherlands)

Pennsylvania Dutch (United States)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.80" x 7.66" and 6.90" x 6.78" and 5.85" x 5.75" and 4.85" x 4.76" and 3.85" x 3.78"

Available in five sizes:
7.48" x 7.81" and 6.90" x 7.20" and 5.86" x 6.11" and 4.82" x 5.03" and 3.70" x 3.85"

Bring a bit of Eastern European flair to quilts and more with this brilliant red and yellow bouquet in the Khokhloma style, a Russian wood painting handcraft that's become recognized for its beauty around the globe. Next to it is a bouquet of modern Blackwork blossoms perfect for adding pops of color and contemporary flair to your embroidery projects.

Khokhloma (Russia)

Blackwork (Spain)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.81" x 7.80" and 6.91" x 6.90" and 5.91" x 5.90" and 4.91" x 4.90" and 3.86" x 3.86"

Available in five sizes:
7.80" x 7.65" and 6.90" x 6.77" and 5.90" x 5.79" and 4.90" x 4.81" and 3.90" x 3.84"

A vase of New England regional wildflowers brings to mind fresh ocean air and sandy seashore settings. From the other side of the world, delicate blossoms in the style of Chinese ink wash painting called Sumi-e captures the graceful essence of orchids and cherry blossoms. Add the elegant brushstroke beauty of this ancient Asian art to your embroidery.

New England Wildflowers (United States)

Brushstroke (China)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.79" x 7.77" and 6.91" x 6.89" and 5.89" x 5.88" and 4.88" x 4.88" and 3.87" x 3.86"

Available in three sizes:
6.89" x 9.55" and 5.62" x 7.79" and 4.86" x 6.73"

Bring style from the United States' Pacific Northwest to your home decor with cherry and dogwood blossoms. The red, white, and black color palette of this native art form is traditional yet adds a crisp, contemporary look to projects, too. On the right, Royal Blue Bells, the floral emblem of the Australian Capital Territory, add pretty violet color to towels and spring quilts.

Pacific Northwest Blossoms (United States)

Royal Bluebells (Australia)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.81" x 7.80" and 6.91" x 6.90" and 5.86" x 5.85" and 4.90" x 4.89" and 3.86" x 3.85"

Available in five sizes:
7.40" x 7.80" and 6.90" x 7.28" and 5.85" x 6.17" and 4.85" x 5.12" and 3.70" x 3.90"

Like everything in Texas, this bouquet has big style! Bluebonnets and coreopsis bloom from a Texas cowboy boot for bold Western spirit on springtime projects. For a splendid continental look, add a graceful lily bouquet in the influential French Art Deco style to quilts, wall hangings, towels, and more.

Texas Wildflowers

Art Deco (France)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in four sizes:
6.90" x 8.96" and 5.89" x 7.66" and 4.88" x 6.34" and 2.98" x 3.88"

Available in five sizes:
6.89" x 8.65" and 6.21" x 7.80" and 5.86" x 7.35" and 4.87" x 6.11" and 3.09" x 3.89"

Southwestern wildflowers bloom in vibrant colors, contrasting beautifully with the traditional earthy tones of a Navajo vase, while an arrangement of shamrocks and native Irish wildflowers in a decorative Celtic vase arrives just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Stitch onto pillow covers and wall hangings, and may your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow!

Southwestern Wildflowers (United States)

Celtic (Ireland)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.80" x 7.79" and 6.90" x 6.89" and 5.85" x 5.86" and 4.86" x 4.87" and 3.86" x 3.87"

Available in five sizes:
7.61" x 7.80" and 6.90" x 7.07" and 5.85" x 6.00" and 4.81" x 4.93" and 3.77" x 3.87"

Travel to Italy with the down-to-earth colors and stylized blossoms of Majolica flowers. Inspired by an Italian tin-glazed pottery popular since the Renaissance, this bouquet brings warm Mediterranean fashion to your projects. On the right, a Swedish Rosnaling floral arrangement adds classic ornamentation and graceful scrollwork reminiscent of hand painting. Absolutely gorgeous on tote bags, towels, quilts, and more!

Majolica (Italy)

Rosnaling (Sweden)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in four sizes:
6.80" x 7.80" and 5.86" x 6.73" and 4.86" x 5.58" and 3.40" x 3.91"

Available in four sizes:
6.90" x 7.68" and 5.86" x 6.52" and 4.86" x 5.41" and 3.51" x 3.90"

Embroidery brings together flowers from all over the globe! Stitch a taste of Africa with opulent flowers, in a traditional vase in the style of hand-crafted African planters. On the right, a bouquet captures the colorful personality of traditional Ukrainian folk art. In Ukraine, every aspect of ordinary life is transformed into art on special occasions. Make everyday a special occasion by adding this bright bouquet to tote bags and quilts!

Wildflowers (Africa)

Folk Art Flowers (Ukraine)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.78" x 7.41" and 7.23" x 6.89" and 6.16" x 5.86" and 5.11" x 4.87" and 3.86" x 3.68"

Available in five sizes:
7.80" x 7.73" and 6.90" x 6.84" and 5.86" x 5.81" and 4.86" x 4.82" and 3.87" x 3.83"

Add a breath of fresh air to your embroidery projects with Victorian era-style roses and bluebells. Soft blooms and subtle colors reflect the peace and prosperity that marked the reign of England's Queen Victoria in the 19th century. And, a bouquet of gorgeous, exotic flowers says "Aloha," which means "Hello" and "Goodbye" as well as signifying affection, peace, compassion, and mercy in the Hawaiian language.

Victorian (England)

Hawaiian Flowers (United States)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in four sizes:
6.90" x 7.78" and 5.86" x 6.61" and 4.82" x 5.44" and 3.42" x 3.85"

Available in five sizes:
7.59" x 7.79" and 6.89" x 7.07" and 5.89" x 6.04" and 4.86" x 4.99" and 3.76" x 3.86"

A flower bursts with Damask style, an ancient and influential artistic pattern which originated in Arabic countries centuries ago on reversible, woven fabric. On the right, Mola flowers are vibrant and beautiful in the tradition of the Panamanian applique style crafted on apparel and quilts for over 150 years. Bring these long-standing and beloved fashions to wall hanging, pillow covers, quilts, tote bags, and more.

Damask (Syria)

Mola (Panama)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.79" x 7.76" and 6.93" x 6.90" and 5.86" x 5.83" and 4.90" x 4.88" and 3.88" x 3.86"

Available in five sizes:
7.80" x 7.80" and 6.90" x 6.90" and 5.87" x 5.87" and 4.86" x 4.86" and 3.86" x 3.86"

Irises in an elegant vase show off the graceful curving lines and natural harmony of Art Nouveau, while the colorful, crisp flowers on the right are stitched in the style of Wycinanki, a Polish paper-cutting art that became a very popular folk craft in the mid-1800s.

Art Nouveau (France)

Wycinanki (Poland)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.80" x 7.79" and 6.90" x 6.88" and 5.85" x 5.83" and 4.85" x 4.84" and 3.84" x 3.84"

Available in five sizes:
7.80" x 7.78" and 6.90" x 6.88" and 5.87" x 5.85" and 4.87" x 4.86" and 3.87" x 3.86"

Expert digitizing in these vibrant red Turkish poppies almost make them seem three-dimensional. Let them bloom with beauty on quilts, table runners, pillow shams, wall hangings, and more! For a different artistic effect, the flowers on the right pay tribute to the colorful collages of artist Pablo Picasso, and bring bold color to towels and wall hangings.

Poppies (Turkey)

Cubist Art (France)

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.80" x 7.51" and 7.17" x 6.90" and 6.08" x 5.85" and 5.05" x 4.86" and 3.85" x 3.71"

Available in four sizes:
6.91" x 7.60" and 5.88" x 6.46" and 4.86" x 5.34" and 3.51" x 3.86"

Stitch a bouquet inspired by the style of the English Jacobean era, a fusion of many European artistic fashions rich with color, detail, and design. Next to them, a vase of one-color roses in the "Simply" style are quick to stitch onto towels and quilts for a beautiful effect.

Jacobean (England)

Simply Red Roses

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.80" x 7.78" and 6.90" x 6.89" and 5.87" x 5.86" and 4.87" x 4.86" and 3.87" x 3.86"

Available in five sizes:
7.78" x 7.80" and 6.90" x 6.91" and 5.86" x 5.87" and 4.86" x 4.87" and 3.88" x 3.88"

From the American prairie comes a cheerful bouquet of fresh wildflowers just right for pillow covers and quilts. In a favorite style of embroiderers everywhere, Avant Garden flowers are light, open, and colorful. Spruce up home decor for spring with these charming designs!

Prairie Wildflowers

Avant Garden

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in five sizes:
7.81" x 7.39" and 7.30" x 6.90" and 6.19" x 5.85" and 5.13" x 4.85" and 3.86" x 3.65"

Available in five sizes:
7.81" x 7.39" and 6.91" x 6.54" and 5.86" x 5.55" and 4.86" x 4.60" and 3.87" x 3.66"

Folk art flowers in the tradition of Americana arts and crafts adds rustic charm to garden flags and tote bags, while at right, the light vintage stitches of a basket of black-eyed Susans, pansies, and roses are perfect for lightweight fabrics. Lovely on lightweight canvas totes!

Country Flowers

Vintage Basket

On sale now - only $1.25 each!

Available in four sizes:
6.65" x 7.81" and 5.85" x 6.84" and 4.86" x 5.68" and 3.30" x 3.86"

Available in five sizes:
7.81" x 7.28" and 7.39" x 6.90" and 6.32" x 5.90" and 5.24" x 4.90" and 3.90" x 3.65"

Special Request of the Week

Many of our designs come from customer's excellent ideas, and this space highlights one customer suggestion every week. This week's request comes from Maureen, who asked for designs featuring the Jack Russell Terrier. Also known as the Russell Terrier, these sweet dogs are known for being hardy, hard working, full of life, and fearless in nature. The sketched medleys below show the breed's inquisitive expression and sturdy build. Delight dog lovers on tote bags, towels, pillow covers, shirts, and more!

Jack Russell Terrier (Full Tail)

Jack Russell Terrier (Docked Tail)

Only $1.25 each until March 11!

Available in three sizes:
6.90" x 7.73" and 5.87" x 6.58" and 4.87" x 5.46"

A Jack Russell Terrier perks his ears in this one-color silhouette. A quick-stitching addition to sweatshirts, towels, wall hangings, and more, this design is truly best in show.

Only $1.25 each until March 11!

Available in three sizes:
5.86" x 6.15" and 4.86" x 5.10" and 3.67" x 3.86"

Want to see more? Click here to see designs released in previous weeks!