Pattern: Raggedy Dolls

I am so honored that my country Raggedy Ann doll pattern is not only in the Country Christmas Crafts of Handmade magazine, but it also made the cover! Look for Issue 35 No 4 at newsagents.

To share my love of rag dolls, here's a free downloadable embroidery pattern to celebrate. 

Use these on a baby quilt, or a toddler outfit, or across a crib bumper pad. Or embroider both the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy on a bit of cotton fabric and turn them into little playdolls.

Pattern: I Must Make Something

Who doesn't feel like this some days?

Download this pattern and stitch away your angst and ennui.

Pattern: Flowers are Always More Serious

Floral embroidery patterns from between 1915 and 1935 intrigue me. I find them simple, almost primitive, and yet elegant.

Here's a redesign of a 1930s vintage embroidery pattern along with a little saying that suggests that flowers cannot be judged by our appreciation alone.

Download this pattern.