NEW THIS WEEK - December 17th, 2008
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It's that time of year again -- get out the shovels and mittens, because it's snow season! If you're not covered in snow by now, you're surely hearing about it from your northern neighbors. Celebrate the chilly season with these warm and wonderful designs!
Three new sets of snowflake designs will add a unique and beautiful sparkle to you seasonal stitching. Symbolic snowflakes re-use familiar images as elements of unexpected snowflake designs. Sashiko snowflakes bring the beauty of this traditional Japanese embroidery form to your winter work. And lacy-looking snowflake designs with subtle color changes will help you make lovely, dimensional stitching projects.
And while it's snowing, don't forget to stitch a snowman! A group of snowman medley designs, perfect for throw pillows or wall hangings, are accompanied by a quick and cheery set of days-of-the-week redwork snowmen designs. They'll both make great holiday gifts!
Unique and personable, the Twice as Nice gift bag is perfect for all gift-giving occasions. Click here for free project instructions!
Symbolic Snowflakes
Look closely. Each of these snowflake designs is made up of a joyful image, rotated and repeated six times for a unique and surprising effect. Whoever discovered no two snowflakes are alike didn't know the half of it! In one color, they're quick and easy to stitch for holiday gifts.
The curling crystals of this snowflake are actually merry elves, doing a spirited dance.
Simple and whimsical reindeer leap from the center of this graceful flake design.
Available in two sizes: 4.96"X4.86" and 3.86"X3.78"
Available in two sizes: 4.84"X4.86" and 3.85"X3.86"
Do you hear the music in winter's beauty? Share it with this bass clef snowflake.
This treble clef snowflake will hit the high notes with those who bring you music.
Available in two sizes: 4.85"X4.82" and 3.86"X3.82"
Available in two sizes: 4.86"X4.85" and 3.86"X3.86"
Natural, abstract floral shapes spiral out in a pinwheel in this beautiful snowflake.
Imagine how these jagged ice crystals will sparkle on your garments in midwinter.
Available in two sizes: 4.86"X4.86" and 3.86"X3.86"
Available in two sizes: 4.85"X4.85" and 3.85"X3.84"
Light up your holiday season with this unique flake, featuring holly-adorned candles.
Two icons of the holiday season -- snowflakes and holly -- mix in this clever design.
Available in two sizes: 4.85"X4.85" and 3.86"X3.86"
Available in two sizes: 4.85"X4.84" and 3.86"X3.86"
Ring in Christmas with this festive snowflake featuring clanging, joyful bells.
This awareness ribbon snowflake will make a thoughtful gift. Stitch it in the color of your loved one's favorite cause.
Available in two sizes: 4.85"X4.85" and 3.84"X3.83"
A Symbolic Snowflakes Value Pack Get all 10 of these unique symbolic snowflakes at a discount, and stitch them on wonderfully wintery gifts for everyone in your life. Home decor items and even clothing will take on an extra special sparkle with these designs! The Symbolic Snowflakes pack contain 10 designs, priced at only $16.97! Click on an image or link below to see the designs included in the pack, and add the pack to your basket.
All designs smaller than 5 x 7
All designs smaller than 4 x 4
Sashiko Snowflakes
Sashiko is a traditional Japanese form of embroidery that's both decorative and useful. It was used since ancient times to reinforce fabric by stitching several layers together with repetitive designs inspired by shapes found in nature. Click here for special instructions for sashiko embroidery -- for a bold and traditional look, use 30 weight cotton thread on indigo fabric. Use these designs to quilt blocks of a blanket or wall hanging, or as redwork-style decoration.
Intricate, symmetrical shapes convey the mood of classic sashiko designs.
Organic shapes combine with abstract swirls in this simple yet detailed snowflake.
Available in four sizes: 6.76"X7.80" and 5.84"X6.73" and 4.85"X5.56" and 3.34"X3.85"
Available in four sizes: 6.95"X7.80" and 5.84"X6.56" and 4.85"X5.42" and 3.44"X3.85"
Here's a snowflake with unusual patterns, and wavy lines reminiscent of water.
Flowing shapes fill this snowflake design with Japanese grace.
Available in four sizes: 6.83"X7.80" and 5.85"X6.70" and 4.85"X5.54" and 3.35"X3.85"
Available in four sizes: 6.77"X7.80" and 5.85"X6.73" and 4.85"X5.56" and 3.35"X3.85"
With shapes similar to real snowflakes, this design is sure to be a favorite.
Beautifully abstract patterns suggest flickering flames and curling vines.
Available in four sizes: 6.89"X7.80" and 5.85"X6.62" and 4.84"X5.47" and 3.39"X3.85"
Available in four sizes: 7.24"X7.80" and 5.85"X6.32" and 4.85"X5.22" and 3.59"X3.85"
Jagged, crystalline shapes give this snowflake an especially icy look.
The lines in this design are simple, but the unexpected shapes sparkle.
Available in four sizes: 6.77"X7.80" and 5.85"X6.76" and 4.85"X5.59" and 3.35"X3.85"
Available in four sizes: 6.77"X7.80" and 5.85"X6.78" and 4.85"X5.60" and 3.35"X3.85"
Bubbly patterns and a fleur-de-lis-like design give this sashiko snowflake a sophisticated look.
Available in four sizes: 6.82"X7.80" and 5.85"X6.67" and 4.85"X5.51" and 3.39"X3.85"
A Sashiko Snowflakes Value Pack What better way to get through winter than with cozy, home-crafted items, embellished with this traditional quilting style? Click here for special instructions for sashiko embroidery.
The Sashiko Snowflakes pack contain 9 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.
All designs smaller than 7.9 x 7.9
All designs smaller than 6 x 10
Snowman Medley
These snowman medley designs are pretty as a picture! Give Frosty a place of honor in your home with this sweet design that can't help but bring a smile. Tiny birds frolic around him, delighting in the snow.
Available in two sizes: 8.84"X5.88" and 6.90"X4.58"
Share the thrill of the hill with this energetic snowman design. Stitch this sledding snowman on a throw pillow or display him on the wall to entertain kids of all ages.
Available in two sizes: 8.83"X5.88" and 6.90"X4.59"
There's no place like home for the holidays! Make yours cozy with this sweet design that says what's most important is family and friends.
Available in two sizes: 8.75"X5.86" and 6.85"X4.56"
Hats and sweaters and scarves and mittens go a long way toward keeping your loved ones toasty. Seal the deal with some Warm Winter Wishes sent as a greeting and a gift, stitched on a throw pillow or hung in a frame.
A Snowman Medley Value Pack Get all four of these designs at a terrific discount and stitch them all! They'll make great gifts to put a smile on the faces of your own favorite snowpeople!
The Snowman Medley pack contain 4 designs, priced at only $6.97! Click on an image or link below to see the designs included in the pack, and add the pack to your basket.
Days of the Week Redwork Snowmen
Every day of winter brings a new adventure! These redwork snowmen in days of the week designs are so quick to stitch, you can make a whole set of towels in time to give them as Christmas gifts.
To do on Sunday: learn to ice-skate. Might need another lesson.
Brighten your Monday with this amusing snowman, doing his best to decorate.
Available in two sizes: 4.18"X6.87" and 2.34"X3.87"
Available in two sizes: 4.85"X6.61" and 2.81"X3.86"
Deck the halls for the holidays with this cheery Tuesday snowman.
This little snowman trimming the tree is sure to bring out a smile.
Available in two sizes: 4.53"X6.86" and 2.55"X3.86"
Available in two sizes: 4.86"X5.82" and 3.21"X3.86"
Follow the snowy guy's example and sing your heart out this holiday season!
Don't forget to take a break to stop and enjoy the snowfall!
Available in two sizes: 4.28"X6.87" and 2.40"X3.87"
Available in two sizes: 4.29"X6.86" and 2.40"X3.86"
Wheee! Saturday's a great time to hit the slopes or do what you like in the snow.
Available in two sizes: 4.85"X6.12" and 3.06"X3.87"
A Days of the Week Redwork Snowmen Value Pack Your redwork week just won't be complete without all seven of these designs! Get the pack at a discount and start stitching these designs on charming gifts for the holidays.
The Snowman Medley pack contain 7 designs, priced at only $8.97! Click on an image or link below to see the designs included in the pack, and add the pack to your basket.
A Lot Like Lace Snowflakes These snowflake designs will really dazzle! Inspired by Embroidery Library's original A Lot Like Lace designs, these snowflakes are not freestanding lace -- they can be stitched directly onto fabric for an elegant lacy embellishment. The intricate patterns will make your embroidery projects sparkle, and the subtly multi-colored designs can be easily adapted to your coloring of choice.
Detailed yet lightweight fernlike designs make this lacy snowflake one of a kind.
Know people who can't get enough paisley? Stitch them this creative snowflake.
Available in three sizes: 5.86"X5.78" and 4.87"X4.82" and 3.86"X3.81"
Available in three sizes: 5.86"X5.86" and 4.86"X4.86" and 3.86"X3.86"
Floral and leafy shapes spiral out from the center of this lovely sage snowflake design.
Swirls and flowers make a beautiful combination in this bold-and-lacy snowflake.
Available in three sizes: 5.87"X5.87" and 4.85"X4.84" and 3.87"X3.88"
Available in three sizes: 5.87"X5.85" and 4.84"X4.84" and 3.87"X3.88"
A Lot Like Lace Snowflakes Value Pack Find these dazzling snowflakes irresistible? Get all four at a discount! You're sure to find endless uses for these designs as your home and wardrobe get covered in a flurry of lacy beauty.
The A Lot Like Lace Snowflakes pack contain 4 designs, priced at only $6.97! Click on an image or link below to see the designs included in the pack, and add the pack to your basket.
Want to see more? Click here to see designs released in previous weeks!