NEW THIS WEEK - October 14th, 2009
Asian Inspiration
Free Project Instructions!
This week, look to the east for a world of inspiring embroidery! These new designs are inspired by the traditional arts and cultures of China and Japan. Stitch them on elegant and sophisticated pillows, blankets, and even fashions!
Hanakotoba, the Japanese language of flowers, is the basis for a collection of floral designs extolling virtues such as kindness, patience, and sincerity. Stitch them on gifts of appreciation and love for friends and family! An elaborate crane scene incorporates all the flowers into one beautifully detailed design.
For centuries, sumi-e ink painting has captured the essence and spirit of natural subjects in light, graceful brushstrokes. Bring this classic look to embroidery with a koi, panda, dragon, and more! Chinese butterflies in an open, light-stitching style lend another beautiful look to shirts, tea towels, and more.
Fuse the ancient and the modern with geisha and samurai designs, each available in applique and stitch-filled versions. Their cute anime style will make them a hit with the kids, and they're a great start of a project for any aficionados of Asian culture. Scroll down and enjoy some Asian inspiration!
Keep the tea in your favorite teapot piping hot with this lovely Asian-inspired tea cozy! Fancy brocade fabric and your choice of designs make it a one-of-a-kind work of art. Click here for project instructions.
Japanese Flower Language
You may be familiar with the Victorian language of flowers - now stitch more beautiful messages with these graceful designs! Based on hanakotoba, a separate Japanese language of flower symbolism, these designs will be gorgeous on quilts, pillows, and wall hangings. They're a unique and beautiful way to show your appreciation for friends and loved ones. Bold, colorful zinnias represent loyalty.
Available in two sizes: 5.85"X7.63" and 4.86"X6.31"
A Japanese Flower Language Value Pack
Pick a bouquet of hanakotoba designs and stitch them together on a quilt or wall hanging, or one at a time on pillows and totes! The Japanese Flower Language design packs contain 6 designs - priced at only $12.97! Click on an image or link below to see the designs included in the pack, and add the pack to your basket.
Display a bouquet of beautiful Japanese flowers on this big and bold bamboo clutch! Slim and elegant in appearance, it's made of brocade and canvas for a dazzling Asian look.
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Japanese Crane Scene
Asian Elegance
A Asian Elegance Value Pack
Paint gorgeous surroundings with these graceful sumi-e inspired designs! The Asian Elegance design packs contain 6 designs - priced at only $12.97! Click on an image or link below to see the designs included in the pack, and add the pack to your basket.
Lend instant Asian flair to your home decor with this elegant folding screen. Constructed out of bamboo, it's a beautiful piece on which to display your graceful brushstroke designs. Display it on a cabinet, bookshelf, or table!
A Fluttering Fancy Value Pack
Stitch some Chinese beauty with a whole flock of gorgeous butterflies! The Fluttering Fancy design packs contain 8 designs - priced at only $14.97! Click on an image or link below to see the designs included in the pack, and add the pack to your basket.
Be the talk to the town with this gorgeous Mandarin dress purse! Use luxurious fabrics and Asian-inspired designs to create this beautiful bag, then finish it off with frog closures and bamboo handles.
Geisha are Japanese women who entertain with traditional arts - music, dance, conversation, even poetry. The word "geisha" means "artist," and these women have had a treasured role in Japanese culture for centuries. A playful anime style brings these designs up to date, and each is available in applique and stitch-filled versions - click here for applique embroidery instructions.
A Graceful Geisha (Stitch-Filled) Value Pack
Stitch all six geishas on cute bags, shirts, and more! The Graceful Geisha design pack contains 6 designs - priced at only $10.97! Click on the image or link at left to see the designs included in the pack, and add the pack to your basket.
All designs smaller than 4 x 4
A Graceful Geisha (Applique) Value Pack
Dress up your geisha designs with applique fabric! The Graceful Geisha (Applique) design pack contains 6 designs - priced at only $10.97! Click on the image or link at left to see the designs included in the pack, and add the pack to your basket.
Brave and honorable, Japanese upper-class warriors called samurai are known as much for their appreciation of arts such as the tea ceremony, painting, and poetry as for skills in battle. Each of these playful anime-style designs is available in applique and stitch-filled versions - click here for applique embroidery instructions.
A Striking Samurai (Stitch-Filled) Value Pack
Stitch these adorable designs on playful shirts, bags, and more! The Striking Samurai design pack contains 6 designs - priced at only $10.97! Click on the image or link at left to see the designs included in the pack, and add the pack to your basket.
A Striking Samurai (Applique) Value Pack
Outfit your samurai in unique applique fabric! The Striking Samurai (Applique) design pack contains 6 designs - priced at only $10.97! Click on the image or link at left to see the designs included in the pack, and add the pack to your basket.
Celebrate your love of scrapbooking with this scrap-happy design! Five crafty birds transform paper and photos into memorable keepsakes. Scrapbooking friends will adore this design on tote bags, wall hangings, sweatshirts, and more!
Available in two sizes: 5.70"X9.41" and 4.13"X6.82"
Want to see more? Click here to see designs released in previous weeks!