Free Project Instructions! We're creating a scene this week at Embroidery Library, and we invite you to create one with us! The designs this week are made to go together, in tableaus and arrangements, and front and back pairs, just right for dressing up pillows, sweaters, jackets, T-shirts, towels, and more. First, new Battenburg lace designs in swirling paisley are perfect for adding a beautiful embellishment to your next pillow project, and much more. Enhance curtains, quilts, and table linens with a graceful touch of Battenburg lace. Exotic animal-print butterflies and spring flowers, a sewing swallow and a spool of thread, waving coral and shimmering fish, and much more are ready to be combined into amazing and rich scenes for pillows and all manner of home decor, as well as garments! Looking good coming and going gets a new meaning this week, with our front and back crafty cut applique designs. Cute critters with adorable smiles and darling behinds are ready to stitch onto pillows, tote bags, T-shirts, and more! Finally, a striking damask alphabet makes monogramming a classic look that much easier. Individual letters and numbers are priced at only $1.00 each -- or get the entire pack for only $19.97! Scroll down the page to see these intriguing new designs Battenburg lace embellishments turn a lovely pillow into a thing of beauty. To see how to create this extraordinary pillow, click here for project instructions!

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Paisley Lace for Pillows
As delicate and elegant as it appears, Battenburg lace is actually quite sturdy. This might be why it is frequently seen in tablecloths and bridal gowns -- it can stand up to use and a little wear and tear. The freestanding Battenburg lace corner and paisley designs below are perfect for decorating table linens, stitching into doilies, and decorating pillows and quilts!
Available in five sizes: 7.00"X7.02" and 6.16"X6.18" and 5.48"X5.50" and 4.82"X4.84" and 3.86"X3.87"		Available in three sizes: 5.49"X7.90" and 4.17"X6.00" and 2.67"X3.85"

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Swirls throughout the paisley shape and a curve at the bottom give this Battenburg lace design a sense of movement and energy. Add a touch of lacy paisley to curtains or to a skirt for a very cute look!

Available in three sizes: 5.00"X7.90" and 3.79"X7.90" and 2.42"X3.83"

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Peacock-patterned wings make these butterflies beautiful and unique. Flying through a patch of matching flowers and on its own, this jewel-toned butterfly is perfect for adding a splash of color to pillows, quilts, wall hangings, and more!
Available in six sizes: 7.79"X11.09" and 6.99"X9.99" and 6.21"X8.84" and 5.45"X7.77" and 4.79"X6.84" and 3.73"X3.86"		Available in three sizes: 5.48"X4.85" and 3.87"X3.42" and 2.50"X2.19"

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Coordinate the above designs to create a beautiful butterfly tableau, perfect for sweaters and sweatshirts!

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The exotic look of animal prints and the delicacy of butterfly wings make an unusual and fantastic combination in the next few designs. Zebra stripes on the butterfly echo the lines in the leaves, and get a close-up look in the single butterfly on the right.
Available in six sizes: 7.78"X10.92" and 6.97"X9.84" and 6.21"X8.78" and 5.51"X7.77" and 4.86"X6.84" and 3.25"X3.86"		Available in three sizes: 4.83"X4.87" and 3.86"X3.86" and 2.52"X2.51"

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Create a tote bag sure to catch everyone's eye by combining any of the butterfly and floral designs featured here.

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Lightly shaded leopard spots decorate a butterfly's wings, in a graceful flower spray and in a single design. Put them together on pillows and wall hangings for a very picturesque scene!
Available in six sizes: 7.77"X10.89" and 6.97"X9.73" and 6.16"X8.60" and 5.50"X7.69" and 4.28"X5.99" and 3.52"X3.86"		Available in three sizes: 4.81"X4.81" and 3.85"X3.86" and 2.49"X2.49"

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Towels are the perfect blank slate for letting your imagination go wild with embroidery! Combine one of the butterfly and flower designs on one towel, with a flurry of single butterflies on another, and you have a unique and lovely bathroom display.

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An elaborately plumed peacock's tail feathers swirl with bold patterns and curving feathers. Pair with the coordinating floral and swirl design on the right for a beautiful look on pillows, jacket backs, tote bags, and more!
Available in six sizes: 7.76"X10.06" and 6.95"X9.01" and 6.21"X8.05" and 5.52"X7.14" and 4.85"X6.28" and 2.97"X3.86"		Available in three sizes: 4.06"X5.13" and 3.05"X3.86" and 1.99"X2.50"

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Pillows are one place where it's perfectly acceptable to make a scene! Coordinate any of the paired designs featured here on pillows to create a look that is truly artistic.

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The ornate antique birdcage is empty, and the heart-shaped key in the beak of the free-soaring bird explains why! Stitch them together for a sweet scene on pillows and wall hangings, or on the front and back of a jacket for a great story on cloth.
Available in six sizes: 7.79"X9.77" and 6.96"X8.72" and 6.16"X7.72" and 5.51"X6.92" and 4.84"X6.07" and 3.02"X3.78"		Available in three sizes: 4.86"X6.04" and 3.11"X3.86" and 2.00"X2.50"

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Coordinate a design on a T-shirt with a design on the lapel of a jacket or sweater to transform ordinary garments into an interesting story or themed display!

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A bright swallow swooping and looping with needle and thread, and a spool of thread with filigree in the background, pair perfectly for framed embroidery or a throw pillow in the sewing room!
Available in six sizes: 7.77"X11.06" and 7.00"X9.96" and 6.20"X8.81" and 5.49"X7.80" and 4.83"X6.86" and 2.70"X3.85"		Available in three sizes: 3.60"X4.38" and 3.00"X3.66" and 1.81"X2.20"

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Warm up the sewing room and the living room with a pillow you design with coordinating embroidery! The swallow and the spool, the butterflies and flowers, the birdcage and bird with key, and more are perfect for making a balanced and fabulous look on pillows of all kinds.

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This sheep has a look of bliss on her face because she's crocheting a sweater for someone she loves. Pair with the yarn, crochet hook, and dragonfly design on wall hangings and mini-quilts for crafty cuteness!
Available in six sizes: 10.85"X7.76" and 9.76"X6.98" and 8.64"X6.17" and 7.69"X5.51" and 6.79"X4.86" and 3.83"X2.74"		Available in three sizes: 4.12"X3.01" and 3.49"X2.56" and 2.51"X1.82"

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Jackets and sweaters are perfect for putting together a set of designs in different areas. Lapels, pockets, and hems are all ideal for adding eye-catching interest with embroidery designs of your choice!

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The same sweet spring appeal as the designs above, only the sheep is knitting, and the ball of yarn holds knitting needles.
Available in six sizes: 10.80"X7.75" and 9.73"X6.98" and 8.61"X6.17" and 7.69"X5.51" and 6.77"X4.85" and 3.83"X2.77"		Available in three sizes: 4.12"X3.02" and 3.51"X2.58" and 2.50"X1.84"

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This pretty butterfly coordinates with the crafty sheep above. Flutter this whimsical design through the scene for an even lovelier spring look!

Available in three sizes: 3.45"X3.31" and 2.47"X2.38" and 1.65"X1.59"

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Elegant damask branch and bird companion designs are perfect for stitching onto wall hangings and table linens for a graceful decoration!
Available in six sizes: 7.65"X11.01" and 6.89"X9.95" and 6.21"X8.93" and 5.48"X7.91" and 4.79"X6.87" and 2.69"X3.86"		Available in three sizes: 5.29"X4.85" and 3.86"X3.54" and 2.52"X2.31"

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Combine the lovely damask designs above for a stunning look on pillows!

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Coral waves its delicate arms, and an electrically striped discus fish swims through the ocean depths. Put them together, add the fish below, and you'll have a beautiful ocean tableau!
Available in six sizes: 7.80"X11.06" and 7.00"X9.96" and 6.20"X8.81" and 5.49"X7.80" and 4.83"X6.85" and 2.69"X3.85"		Available in three sizes: 6.46"X4.86" and 3.86"X2.91" and 2.46"X1.86"

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An angelfish and a fish called a clown loach (maybe Nemo's distant cousin?) are ready to swim onto wall hangings, kids' clothes, beach towels, and more!
Available in three sizes: 6.56"X4.86" and 3.86"X2.87" and 2.90"X2.16"		Available in three sizes: 6.86"X4.20" and 3.86"X2.36" and 2.51"X1.54"

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Create a fabulous underwater scene in your bathroom! Combine the fish and coral designs above for an oceanic vista, turning bathroom towels into an underwater adventure.

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Crafty Cut Critters (Front & Back)
Crafty cut applique is a great way to personalize your embroidery with fabrics, prints, and patterns that you love! Applique lets you work with any fabric you choose, while the "crafty cut" means that there are exposed fabric edges, making the edges of the designs appear soft and flowing. Be sure to see Kenny's free project instructions on how to work with crafty cut applique. All of the designs below have front and back options, perfect for adding to pillows, T-shirts and sweatshirts, jacket fronts and backs, and anywhere you want to create an adorable look both coming and going! The elephant below kicks things off in style, with only hints in the front of the friends and flowers at his back.
Available in four sizes: 7.00"X9.53" and 5.85"X7.97" and 4.85"X6.60" and 2.82"X3.84"		Available in four sizes: 6.95"X9.44" and 5.81"X7.89" and 4.81"X6.54" and 2.83"X3.84"

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Stitch any of these adorable front and back critter designs onto a baby shirt or onesie, but beware of cuteness overload!

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With a bow on her head, a darling pig enjoys a spring day filled with butterflies and flowers. Stitch to the front and back of a child's T-shirt or dress for a look sure to bring squeals of delight!
Available in four sizes: 6.98"X8.79" and 5.83"X7.34" and 4.84"X6.09" and 2.98"X3.76"		Available in four sizes: 6.95"X8.56" and 5.81"X7.16" and 4.82"X5.93" and 2.97"X3.66"

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Pointy ears, beard, and tail make this fox in the flowers very sharp, in a smart design for pillows, tote bags, and more!
Available in four sizes: 6.97"X10.85" and 5.83"X9.06" and 4.36"X6.78" and 2.56"X3.80"		Available in four sizes: 6.91"X10.52" and 5.77"X8.79" and 4.44"X6.76" and 2.49"X3.80"

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The stars at his back match the starbursts around his eyes, as this owl wonders who-ooo could resist him? A very cute designs for book bag, backpacks, and more!
Available in four sizes: 6.91"X9.98" and 5.78"X8.34" and 4.74"X6.84" and 2.66"X3.85"		Available in four sizes: 6.96"X10.00" and 5.81"X8.36" and 4.77"X6.86" and 2.68"X3.85"

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This zebra looks like he has a secret, and when you look at him from the back, you can see his surprise--he's got a friend!
Available in four sizes: 5.12"X11.68" and 4.08"X9.31" and 2.97"X6.78" and 1.79"X3.90"		Available in four sizes: 5.22"X11.36" and 4.16"X9.05" and 3.03"X6.59" and 1.79"X3.65"

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This little duckie is doing a happy jig, ready to dance onto bathrobes and sweatshirts to add a splash of color and fun!
Available in four sizes: 6.81"X10.46" and 5.69"X8.74" and 4.45"X6.84" and 2.51"X3.84"		Available in four sizes: 6.75"X10.04" and 5.64"X8.38" and 4.51"X6.71" and 2.52"X3.75"

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With perky ears and a cute fuzzy belly, this raccoon is sweeter than sweet. The mushrooms at his feet make it seem he's stopping to rest after enjoying a stroll through the forest.
Available in four sizes: 6.86"X10.02" and 5.72"X8.35" and 4.56"X6.65" and 2.56"X3.72"		Available in four sizes: 6.88"X10.03" and 5.73"X8.36" and 4.61"X6.72" and 2.59"X3.78"

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If one monkey can enjoy a beautiful day in the jungle, toucan even more! Stitch this sweet monkey and his bright-beaked friend onto towels, backpacks, fleece, and more for your favorite monkey-loving friends.
Available in four sizes: 6.90"X10.37" and 5.77"X8.66" and 4.52"X6.79" and 2.54"X3.82"		Available in four sizes: 6.69"X10.22" and 5.59"X8.54" and 4.44"X6.79" and 2.50"X3.82"

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His mane may be crooked but his smile is true, as this lion seems happy with a mouse friend at his back. The mouse holds a tiny flower -- did the lion give it to him, or is it a gift for his fur-ocious friend?
Available in four sizes: 6.95"X10.23" and 5.81"X8.55" and 4.53"X6.66" and 2.54"X3.73"		Available in four sizes: 6.94"X10.04" and 5.80"X8.39" and 4.50"X6.51" and 2.53"X3.66"

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Crafty Cut Critters (Front & Back) Design Packs
Front and back crafty cut applique designs are just the thing to add a really fun and fabulous look to children's clothes, pillows, bathrobes, tote bags, sweatshirts, T-shirts, and more! Adorable critters smile, birds flutter, and flowers delight in a menagerie of wonderful designs.
	Order the designs individually by clicking the links above, or get the pack with all 18 designs, priced at only $39.97! Click on a link below to see the designs in the pack, and add the pack to your basket. The pack is available in 4 sizes: **XL - Designs smaller than 7"x11.8" **Lg - Designs smaller than 6"x10" **Md - Designs smaller than 5"x7" **Sm - Designs smaller than 4"x4"

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Damask Alphabet
Elegant and dignified, damask medallion letters are ideal for monogramming table linens, wedding gifts, towels, quilts, wine gift bags, and more! If you're new to monogramming or working with alphabets, we invite you to read the tutorial for monogramming. This tutorial shows you how to arrange letters for monograms in both classic and contemporary ways. Click here for the monogramming with embroidery tutorial! Letters are available for individual purchase for only $1 each, or buy the pack for only $19.97! For single letters, click on the A, B, or C below and scroll through the department, selecting the letters that you need.

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Damask Alphabet Packs
	Want the whole kit and caboodle -- letters and numbers? Each pack is only $19.97, and four sizes are available! Click on a link below to see the size that you need. The alphabet is available in 4 sizes: **7 inch height **6 inch height **5 inch height **3 1/2 inch height

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