Lets talk stitches and free GSDs!

Alright, so I've been working on the lowercase for the stitching templates, and along the way, I realized it would really nice if I provided you with an outline of the stitching template as an option too. Here's an example of the lowercase "p" that I stitched up with two different colors:

The capitals do not have this in the files you buy from store. So here are the links to the GSD files of the outlines for FREE. They should fit around your stitching templates.
A-E outline cut file (GSD file)
F-K outline cut file (GSD file)
L-P outline cut file (GSD file)
Q-U outline cut file (GSD file)
V-Z outline cut file (GSD file)
1-6 outline cut file (GSD file)
 *The file manager I'm using can be a bit confusing to look at. Once you click the links above, you will want to click on the text that says "click here to start download..."
Don't click on the "download now" button, it will take you to something completely different. *
 

Speaking of stitching templates, I would love some feedback on them. Here are a few questions I have for you:

1. Do you think the holes are too large, too small or just right in comparison to the design?

2. Do you think I've placed the holes too close, too far apart, or just right?

3. When creating the templates around curves, the holes must be somewhat close, otherwise the design turns out very choppy. Do think the straights on these designs should follow the same spacing as the curves or be further apart?

I'm always trying to improve my designs, so I look forward to hearing your opinion! Also, some really fun designs to come this week. Stay tuned!

New Hearthsewn Pattern available!

Hearthsewn Patterns has a new pattern available. I absolutely LOVE it! Check this out:

It's called Christmas Cactus Swirl. My inlaws live in Tucson, Arizona, so I would love to have it made for them! If you're interested in this quilt pattern by Jodi G. Warner, here's the link to her site: http://www.hearthsewnpatterns.com/NewReleases.html Enjoy!

Medic, medic! Here's some new designs!

For the quilters and the non-quilters! Hearthsewn Patterns has just released the new christmas stocking pattern for 2010! If you know someone in the medial field, this would be a great gift for them. Here's a picture of what you can make using machine paper foundation piecing, hand and dimensional applique:

In celebration of this fun stocking, I thought I'd do a few designs that go along with it:

Also, here's one design that I haven't shown yet:

This is the Angel Moroni statue that is found on the top of most LDS temples.

Enjoy!

Are you a scrapbooking/cardmaking quilter? Then attention! Look at this!

Are you a quilter looking for a project to display for spring or summer? Try these adorable mini-banners by Hearthsewn Patterns. The are created using paper-piecing. Similar to scrapbooking and cardmaking, they also use embellishments like buttons and other dimensional accents. And check out those cute cross-stitched tags to go along with them. This is a great project for the scrapbooking/cardmaking quilter!

Just click on the photo for more information or here's the link: http://www.hearthsewnpatterns.com/NewReleases.html

Enjoy!