NEW THIS WEEK - April 9th, 2008
East Indian Elegance
Free Project Instructions!
The allure and charm of East Indian culture and artwork is truly enchanting. Full of intriguing imagery, shapes, and colors, it is difficult to resist! Enjoy the exotic and spiritual elements of the Far East by adding designs from this week's East Indian Elegance series to your garments and home.
Swirling paisley and floral shapes in gorgeous hues dance and play. Stitch out splendid trio designs, and then carry the theme to other areas with the corresponding single designs. Pretty, one-color folk flowers in features and borders stitch quickly onto pillows, skirts, and saris for a lovely Asian feel.
Indian metalwork, called Bidri, is the inspiration for magnificent contrasting silver and charcoal designs. Let the dramatic animals bring a touch of the wild to home decor. Divine Hindu deities add a spirited quality to shirts, tote bags, pillows, and wall-hangings.
Celebrate the beauty of East Indian art - enjoy the new designs!
Transport your laptop with ease and style by carrying a snazzy Laptop Bag!
Click here for free project instructions.
East Indian embroidery styles are as vivid and varied as the culture of India itself. Each region and sect has developed its own embroidery style, technique and pattern over the centuries. These East Indian-inspired triptych and single designs are a wonderful way to bring a touch of the exotic to everyday items. They are gorgeous complements to attire, table linens, purses, and more!
Find additional information for design placement as well as handy embroidery tricks for table linens by clicking here.
Bidri is a decorative metal object made from copper, lead, or tin, and ornamented with a type of Indian inlay work of silver or brass. Originating from Bidar, India, the beautiful, handcrafted pieces are as lovely as they are dramatic. Add these qualities to a variety of items such as tote bags, blankets, wall-hangings, sweatshirts, and more!
So many pillows to choose from - click on any or all of these great pillow projects for instructions: Fringed Pillow, Paisley Pillow with Pockets, Pillow Shams, Reversible Pillow Cover, and Zipperless Pillow Sham.
All of the Bidri Animal Safari designs are available in a value pack, priced at only $14.97! Click on the images or links below to see the designs included in the pack, and add the value pack to your shopping basket.
Traditionally, East Indian embroiderers stitched onto garments such saris and shawls, but also carpets, wall-hangings, roofs of tents, and tray and book covers. Today, it is possible to apply the striking designs to even more items than ever before. Use the East Indian Folk Flower designs and borders to embellish skirt and jacket hems, pockets, tablecloth edges, towels, tote bags, and more!
Especially lovely on delicate curtains, dance the dainty borders across the trim or valance, and add individual flowers as accents across the middle. Mix and match to create a set that is perfect for you!
In Hinduism, deities represent and symbolize a wide variety of beliefs and traits. For each deity, they tend to vary between differing Hindu traditions and philosophies. Often these beings are depicted in human-like or partially human forms, complete with a set of unique and complex icons. These striking, one-color designs will certainly add charisma to shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, pillows and more!
Find directions for fun and elegant totes and purses by clicking on any or all of the following projects: Fringed and Fabulous Purse, Beaded Handbag, Placemat Purse, Quilted Purse, and Two-Pocket Tote.
All of the Hindu Deities designs are available in a value pack, priced at only $10.97! Click on the images or links below to see the designs included in the pack, and add the value pack to your shopping basket.
Click here for instructions for embroidering on sweatshirts. Or, click here for instructions for stitching on warm weather T-Shirts.
Want to see more? Click here to see designs released in previous weeks!