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In a world full of color, sometimes it’s the bold shades of brown that catch our eye the most. I’m on a sepia kick right now, and am excited to share these gorgeous cross-stitch patterns with you!
I have had so much fun making patterns for everything from flowers to celebrities!
You can find these, and lots more, in my Bella Stitchery Design Etsy shop.
Enjoy, and happy stitching!
xoxo
Genevieve
We’re heading into a new year. Let’s kick it off right! Stock up on lots of fun, unique cross-stitch patterns and keep yourself busy and out of (too much) trouble in 2015!
You can shop at any one of my Bella Stitchery websites, from eBay to Etsy to ArtFire and enjoy my new promotion:
*Buy any 3 patterns, get 3 more of your choice FREE!
Yep. Free.
Simply email me with the list of the 3 that you would like as your freebie gifts and I will include all six with your order.
Easy breezy.
Please feel free to convo me with any questions. Custom patterns are also available upon request.
So, have fun and cross-stitch your little heart out. 2015 will be the year of crafting!
xoxo
Genevieve
Happy Friday! Every week I post a free pattern download. They’re available for 24 hours. After that, you can find them in my Etsy or eBay shop.
What better way to say Be Mine than with this classic, tattoo-inspired pattern?
The fun thing about this pattern is that it only uses 4 colors, so you can customize your project and change it up if you like! Create a one-of-a-kind work of art for any room in your house!
Below are a few color options to give you some ideas. Finished piece will be about 14×11 inches, based on a standard, 14 count fabric.
Miss this week’s freebie? Not to worry – you can download it from my Etsy shop here!
Enjoy, and happy stitching!
xoxo
Genevieve
Happy Friday! Every week I post a free pattern download. They’re available for 24 hours. After that, you can find them in my Etsy or eBay shop.
For those of you not in the know, the Krampus is a hideous anti-Santa from the old Germanic tradition. Kids misbehaving? Don’t threaten them with a boring old lump of coal; threaten them with a manacled, goat-faced demon who sneaks in at night and whips them with birch branches!
(Because Germany)
Even more (hilariously) messed up, young men have been known to dress up as the Krampus on December 5th (the eve of Saint Nicholas Day on many church calendars), and roam the streets frightening children with rusty chains and bells. Krampus is featured on holiday greeting cards called Krampuskarten.
(Because that’s what you want to see when you open an envelope on Christmas eve, right?)
This piece is 224×311 stitches, or approximately 12.5×17 inches on an 18 count fabric.
Enjoy, and happy stitching!
xoxo
Genevieve
P.S. Did you miss this Friday freebie? Not to worry – you can download a copy right now from my Etsy shop here! 🙂
Cross-stitching, embroidering, quilting – all great, wonderful craft options. They are very time consuming, however, and I always have a dozen or so cross-stitch patterns in my hopper. Sometimes, I want to make a quick little something, either for my wall or to make as a gift. Enter, the fabric block.
If you haven’t worked with fabric blocks before, you are in for a treat! They are SO versatile and easy to work with. I make my own here at Bella Stitchery, and have several here in my Etsy shop under the “Fabric Block” category. I can also custom print designs or images for you as well. Fabric blocks are great to frame and hang as-is, or you can personalize them with your own special embroidery and embellishment. The sky is the limit!
They are fabulous to use on so many projects, too:
*pillows
*frames
*quilting
*messenger bags
*wall hangings
*scrapbooking
*embroidery
My fabric is all handmade, so they are dry-clean only. Feel free to contact me regarding custom orders and special prices for larger quantities.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy crafting!
xoxo
Genevieve
“I want a Red Ryder carbine action two-hundred shot range model air rifle. Oooooooh!”
“No, you’ll shoot your eye out.”
Happy Friday! Thanks so much for stopping by! Each Friday, I post a free pattern download. These are available for 24 hours. After that, you can find them in my Etsy or eBay shop.
Today’s gift is very special indeed! The leg lamp from A Christmas Story is one of the biggest pop culture icons of the season. This fabulous tapestry will be a conversation starter for everyone who enters your home! It would also make an amazing gift for someone!
This piece is 196×440 stitches, or approximately 11×24.5 inches on an 18 count fabric.
Enjoy, and happy stitching!
xoxo
Genevieve
Missed this freebie? No worries! You can order a copy of it on Etsy here!
Christmas cross-stitch patterns are some of my most popular designs. It’s great to be able to take that finished piece out year after year and incorporate it into your holiday décor for the family to enjoy and ooooh and awwww over for generations to come.
If you haven’t had a chance to stop by my Bella Stitchery shop in awhile, here are just a few of my current designs. I like to create everything from kitschy and retro, to funny and pop culture.
Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? Feel free to contact me for custom designs! 🙂
Thanks so much, and happy stitching!
xoxo
Genevieve
Woo! Christmas! I love this season SO much that I’m doing my part to spread the joy by giving away this three-card collection! I have lovingly designed these one-of-a-kind creations with a large die-cut greeting embellishment – complete with hand-cut star and pink rhinestone. I have also added baker’s twine and festive polka dot cardstock along the bottom. The inside is also fully embellished (just like a present!).
Each card is about 5.5 inches square and comes with a white envelope.
In order to qualify for the drawing, simply:
* Leave a comment here telling me all about your favorite Christmas tradition (and please be sure to leave me your email address as well, so I can contact you when you win).
* Share this contest link with your friends on Twitter or Facebook.
I’ll announce the winner on Friday, so you’ll have these puppies in plenty of time to mail them to your closest loved ones.
Thanks so much, and happy contesting!
xoxo
Genevieve
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What takes 8 months to complete and a lifetime to enjoy? This handmade finished cross-stitch! I finished this pin-up with plane fiber art in 2013 and she’s looking for a good home.
You can check out the listing here on eBay and she is packed and ready to ship to the highest bidder – just in time for Christmas (it’s the perfect gift idea!)
Happy bidding, and thanks so much for supporting handmade!
P.S. Love this pin-up, but want to make something of your own? I also have this fabulous retro illustration available as a fabric block! Perfect for embroidery hoops, altered art embroidery, pillows and more!
Welcome to my Bella Stitchery blog, and I am so happy to give you today’s freebie pattern!
I made it just last night with the help of a Vintage Thanksgiving illustration, Photoshop, my cross-stitch software, and some late-night coffee (love the Caramel Brulée Latte from Starbucks).
Simply click here to download the pattern, complete with DMC floss requirements. All the stitches are full X stitches, so it’s great for any level of cross-stitcher. This piece will be approximately 20×12.25 inches, based on a 14 count fabric (you can use any size you like, however) and the stitch count is 280×173.
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Thanks so much, and happy stitching!
xoxo
Genevieve
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