There are tutorials for making fabric Christmas trees (small ones!), a mini sewing tin, a Christmas stocking and much more. Most of the projects involve a little bit of sewing but it's all very beginner friendly.
The second half of the e-book is dedicated to embroidery tools and techniques (needles, transferring etc) and some lovely illustrated 'how to's' for embroidery stitches as well. Here you will also find all the patterns you need to whip up those fabulous Christmas projects.
This week I"m giving away one copy (PDF) of Christmas Stitches! Be sure to leave a comment before this Saturday, the 23rd of June and let me know what's in your hoop right now! (I'm just curious that's all) Be sure to leave some kind of trail so I can trace you if you are the lucky winner. Comments are closed now! Winner will be announced shortly.
Carina also has a great offer just for readers of this blog. If you use the code CHRISTMASBUNNY when you purchase Christmas Stitches, you get 15% off the regular price of $18.50. The offer ends this Sunday so hurry!
p.s. we have a fun giveaway over at the &Stitches blog of the 'New Crewel' book at the moment, do check that out as well!
I agree it is not too early to start stitching for Christmas :) and I would love to win this book. I'm not working in any embroidery project at the moment; I'm finishing a beach tote.
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ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
I love christmas! And I have yet to finish my christmas quilt from 2010. Ouch!
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sonjasews@rocketmail.com
ohhh I could use this book lots... thanks for the chance to win and I've just seen the scrappy owl pattern, may have to leech it :)
ReplyDeleteThis book looks fab - it's never to early for Christmas! I am currently working on a Scandinavian pattern which is all in one colour - I have chosen a dark green on a cream fabric. Thanks for offering this opportunity!
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving us this chance to win the Christmas book! I'm currently working on a chef's apron. It's red with motifs from Sublime Stitching's Tiki pattern. Also, I'm starting on a handkerchief for my friend's wedding. It will feature a vintage pattern of bride and groom cats. Good luck everybody!
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Já está quase terminada uma toalha de mesa de natal em ponto cruz.Sei que na hora da bainha eu vou empacar,é feita com uma tecnica difícil,acho que só as portuguesas fazem.Vou tentar pesquisa quando chegar a hora.Obrigada.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI just joined a Christmas Blog Hop so could definitely use this book :) thanks for the chance! As for what's in my hoop...Sarah Janes new If I Had A Ship.
ReplyDeleteI just finished stitching an embroidery block for a QAL we host on our blog cloerandviolet.com This is a great giveaway I would love to win! Never too early for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI currently have Lizzie*Kate's ABC Lessons in my cross-stitch hoop and am making a Bucilla Christmas stocking for daughter #2 (she was too young to notice she didn't have one last Christmas but she might notice this year so I am getting a head start!)
ReplyDeleteTechnically, there's nothing in my hoop right now as i just finished a piece, but I'm planning on starting something in today. I just can't decide what ... probably one of Carina's designs.
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole! I've got a lovely piece of white print on white fabric in my hoop which is getting nearly covered in a paisley and floral design. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great week!
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Hi, Nicole! I've got a New Embroidery from Vintage Patterns contest entry in my hoop right now, and I'm wondering if I'll get finished by the deadline! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the book, and all of those lovely colors! I love Carina's color choices!
Right now I'm doing some little birds on a tea towel ~ don't remember where I got the patterns, but they are turning out really cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
It's never too early for Christmas stitching!
ReplyDeleteI'm embroidering some of my Summersville houses!
Never too early :-) I am stitching a jam-jar cover for our Craftivist project about food poverty and sustainability.
ReplyDeleteGarden Steps Block 6.. Thanks for the chance to win ^^
ReplyDeleteI'm in the Christmas mood now :)
Ooh, this book is actually on my wish list, so, finger crossed! I ave oodles of WIPS, but the one I work on the most is a Christmas gift for my Mom, a huge (to me) cross stitch butterfly. :)
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I have two - one is a verse I am stitching for my nephews confirmation and the other is one of your patterns i just bought - I love the hot air balloon!! thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a really nice book. I don't have any embroidery going at the moment but am hoping to embroider some panels for my daughter's quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nicole, for the chance to win.
Would love the win this!
ReplyDeleteRight now, another Aneela project xxx
ReplyDeleteRight now I'm working on a project for a friend's birthday! Stitching a lion, since they are her favorite. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have a Rosalie Quinlan stitchery to complete which was a Christmas present from my best friend Claire. I also need to buy some more thread as I think I'm going to run out before I finish it.
ReplyDeleteOh oh oh! Just seen this on twitter nicole! So pretty! I'm currently working on a summersville embroidery piece, but Its veeeeery slow going!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book! I'm desperate to learn new stitches! I'm currently stitching up the last of a selection of little Robins and also have some cross stitch super hero's on the go too!!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm starting my embroidering adventure right now, with a summer project.
My aunt made for me a small linen kitchen (for breakfast or afternoon tea et similar events) and I'm going to embroider it with some bright colors and patterns from the 80s (I have some iron-transfer paper from old magazines dedicated to embroidery mum purchased when I was a little girl).
The perfect project for my summer evening outdoor! :)
I'm super new to embroidery so right now I'm just working on a daisy, haha. I also followed your blog :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Christmas will come faster than we know it! I'd love to win and use this e-book. :) Right now, I have a Japanese Sashiko sampler from the Purl Bee in my hoop...since 2010. Oh well, embroidery is supposed to be relaxing! Thanks for the beautiful blog.
ReplyDeleteRight now I have a pre-printed vintage unicorn being stitched in my hoop as well as some Christmas embroideries on the side because it isn't too early to start thinking about Christmas!
ReplyDeletei have one of my son's drawings in my hoop=thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fun book! Nothing in my hoop lately, I've been trying to sew a lot when the heat isn't killing my motivation
ReplyDeleteThis book looks great. I'm just getting into embroidery so could do with learning some new stitches andhaving new designs to try. Not too early for Christmas, my last embroidery was a snowman!
ReplyDeleteIn my hoop at the moment is tree design that I am about to add some forest animals to.
In 'my' hoop is a creation of my 7yr old daughters, a dog but she's lost interest...thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteCurrently in my hoop I have a kitchen towel. Working on a pattern that is a pot with flowers and a tag with a day of the week. Fun and fast!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds very interesting. Thanks for the give away.
ReplyDeleteWell my project is currently on my ironing board as I just copied it to the fabric last night. Maybe later tonight I will get it in my hoop. It is a sewing machine scene with thread, fabric, scissor, etc around it which will become a wall hanging when done.
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The book looks darling! Looking forward to getting it.
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This book looks so fun- I would love to have a copy! As a matter of fact, I am working on Christmas projects- some small gingerbread houses with embroidery.
ReplyDeleteI have a crazy quilt in my hoop right now. It has been a work in progress for weeks and I'm not sure I will know when it is finished. I am loving this project!
ReplyDeleteMy son is creating an abstract masterpiece in my hoop now, compete with sequins & buttons!
ReplyDeleteRight this minute I am stitching [daisy stitch] a birhday card for my grandmonther who is turning ninety. The stitching spells 'ninety' in spanish. I am turning up to the party on the other side of the globe as a surprise with my newborn - I love surprising and surprises. So would love to be surprised with a win :) Next project some owls on felt to decorate my son's room.
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that would be hoops, I'm a bit of a multi tasker! A free-style embroidery of a dress, a cross stitch Geisha, a cross stitch John Clayton picture, a large crewel-work fire screen and a hardanger project! Not all in the same hoop of course!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! I have a snowman in my hoop right now, need to get back to it! Christmas will be here before we know it. Thanks for this chance to win!
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Joy
Love Christmas anything!
ReplyDeleteWonderful giveaway - I have a Christmas project in my hoop at the present time! a(dot)haun(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
ReplyDeleteNothing on my hoop right now, but I'm getting ready to work on some embroidery-on-felt mats that I added to my stash last year. So many projects...so little time...
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win! I currently have an angel x-stich underway, but I don't use a hoop - I love my frames/floor stand! :-)
ReplyDeleteI have four hoops going -- one is a skeleton being sewn on the back of a jacket, one is kantha stitching on a pillow, one is a cross stitch needle holder, and one is a wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteoh I would love to win this. looks great.
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a delightful giveaway and I'd love to win - thanks for the chance. I have 3 hoops on the go .... a counted x-stitch that is our family emblem (being Scottish), and two embroidery blocks - one is a teddy bear that will be part of a quilt and the other is for the centre of a Dresdan Plate.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity.. looks like a neat book. I am working on crazy quilted ornaments for a swap.... ddoersch@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI would so love to win this. I belong to a fiber guild and this would help me make projects for our Christmas bazaar...thank u.
ReplyDeleteFinishing work on some wool applique wall hangings. I use embroidery to embellish. I am in the process of finishing several pieces and remaking my etsy shop.
ReplyDeletethx for hosting this beautiful book giveaway! The projects look very interesting (and creative). My hoop is holding a sampler - it is a reproduction from one in the EGA collection. I'm taking my time with it ; )
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway!! I am a new follower, so glad I found you. I am working on some embroidered DOW tea towels
ReplyDeletethat I am finishing for entry into our county fair. Thanks
for the chance to win!
wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com
Wonderful giveaway. Right now I am stitching four pieces-one for each season. They are a set of Bird Brain Design redwork patterns, but I am using all colors of variegated floss...bright and cheerful!.
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Costa Rica
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Unfortunately I don't have anything in my hoop right now. I'm trying to finish some other crafts - namely curtains for my daughter's bedroom and a knitted sweater for her.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteNothing in my hoop. Holding out for the Christmas crafts!
ReplyDeleteI just finished a baby present.
ReplyDeleteIts never too early for Christmas projects.
ReplyDeleteI have a redwork tea towel in my hoop right now. A gift for a friend.
Great giveaway.
Oh yes, it is never to early to prepare your Christmas crafting! At the moment I am trying to finish one of Carina's pretty patterns to use as an embellishment for a greeting card.
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right now i am working on a block from the clover&violet QAL.I am having a good time with this it's a lot of fun.Thank-you for the give-away chance.Becky
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I am working on a design that I downloaded from Rhonna Designs months ago. It is to be made into a pillow. I got the idea from The Polka Dot Chair. Anyway, I am slow but sure. Thanks for a chance to win.
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ReplyDeleteSuch a neat book! I need it!! Thx for chance to win! ajdeardurff@netscape.net
ReplyDeleteMy hoop is empty, I need new patterns ;)
ReplyDeleteI am outlining some owls on a fabric print that I will make into a quilt. Love the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI am in finishing off the UFO's mode at the moment. This morning I was sorting through a way too large box of UFO's trying to decide on which project to finish next. They are still spread all over my bed since I left them there and didn't make a decision... perhaps I will start a nice fresh project. lol.
ReplyDeletethanks for the giveaway.
i am working on teapots sitting on a shelf
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful project!! I would love to win it! I have a family signature piece to work on that we started in Maui.
ReplyDeleteMy hoop has a birdcage with little birds and plenty of flowers and leaves woven into the bars.
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