Form-A-Lines stitching card kits and pattern booklets reviewed

Form-A-Lines flower ovals patternsForm-A-Lines stitching card kits are an excellent starting point for beginners in the craft of paper embroidery. They are also appreciated by those who do not have Internet access or the means to print downloadable patterns. However, for the benefit of our worldwide readership, I must state that the kits are only currently available in the British Isles and Australia.

If you are not in Britain or Australia, or if you do not want the kit, you can purchase the pattern booklets on their own and buy the materials locally. Continue reading

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Suggestions for christening or baptism card words

baptismSince a new Baptism/Christening prick and stitch pattern has been released on the Stitching Cards web site, I thought it would be a good idea to offer some suggestions for words to go on your greetings card.

God bless your little bundle.

May your child always walk in the company of angels. Continue reading

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Trev’s 70th – forum gallery stitching card of the week

Cards featured here must have been posted in either the Stitching Cards forum gallery or the Forum-A-Lines forum gallery. The card should be based on a Stitching Cards pattern or a Form-A-Lines pattern.

This weeks card is called Trev’s 70th and was made by Nette. Continue reading

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“Beer, Beer, Beer” – a Royal Navy drinking song

beer glassesThe Beer Glasses design from the Stitching Cards web site is proving very popular so I thought it would be a bit of fun to find a drinking song to go with it. You could add the words on an insert to your card.

The song “Beer, Beer, Beer” originated as a sea shanty on Royal Navy sailing ships. The sailors settled in various countries and versions of the song are sung in Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Continue reading

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Free card stitching patterns at Pinbroidery

flower cornersA new website called Pinbroidery is offering two free card stitching patterns. There is a pattern called Flower Corners which features the words Happy Birthday surrounded by a beautiful square border. This versatile pattern could also be use for many other occasions by leaving off the words and adding something else. Continue reading

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Art Nouveau Rose – forum gallery stitching card of the week

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Major holidays/celebrations in the card maker’s calendar

Happy Mother's dayIn these culturally diverse times it is useful to know the dates that various peoples celebrate their official holidays and exchange greetings cards. Continue reading

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Variation on the free Valentine Hearts pattern

Prick and Stitch blog reader Cheryl Rose has sent us a picture of her variation on the free Valentine hearts pattern published here earlier in the week. Cheryl has replaced the words with a beautiful rose decoupage. Continue reading

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Valentine Toast – forum gallery stitching card of the week

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Free Valentine Hearts easy embroidery on paper pattern

This beautiful Valentine Hearts pattern is easy for beginners to stitch and if you are experienced at embroidery on paper you will find it quick to complete. The downloadable pattern includes step-by-step instructions. As well as Valentines cards it could be used as an anniversary card. Just leave off the Valentines greeting and substituting another greeting using the free Stitching Cards TrueType font or a sticker. Continue reading

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