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The fun and importance of eaching children how to do cross stitching in this century:-)

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I have learnt the basics of embroidery from my Grandmother when I was a small child. I still remember her huge glass jar of flosses. I could choose any of them.  In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, where most things are mass-produced in factories, there’s something truly special about teaching children the traditional handmade crafts like embroidery and cross-stitching.  These timeless arts offer much more than just beautiful results; they instill valuable life skills that modern conveniences simply can't provide. I am extremely happy that my children learnt these skills not only from me, but in general school too. (We live in Hungary in the Europen Union with exceptional world famous embroidery heritage where it is part of the curriculum.) (Photo is from Pinterest)    Through embroidery and cross-stitching, children learn patience and precision. Stitch by stitch, they discover the beauty of taking their time to create something unique with thei...
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My Beautifuls, I am very happy to share with you my autumn display of cross stitchings I have created when I hosted a stitching afternoon with my friends. This is in my garden, so after the event I took everything back to the house where there are even more. Welcome to My Autumn Cross-Stitch Display! I am beyond excited to share my autumn cross-stitch display with you all. You know that feeling when you’ve finished a piece and just can’t wait to see it up on the wall or tucked into your seasonal décor? That’s exactly where I am right now—surrounded by warm tones, crisp designs, and all the cozy autumn vibes! The wonderful thing about being a devoted stitcher is that our collection grows with every season, and we soon have so many pieces that we can rotate them through the year. Autumn, with all its cozy, golden moments, is my favorite time to switch up the display. Each year, the pieces seem to tell their own stories as I arrange them—sometimes in the same spot as last fall, s...

PINTEREST & CROSS STITCHERS

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    Hello Darlings,  I was not only among the last people on Earth who recognised the Harry Potter series, but I am among those who just lately discovered all the wonders of Pinterest.   I have been making boards for a while now, but many times I forgot about them. Pinterest is a valuable resource for cross stitchers, offering a blend of creativity, inspiration, and practical tools to enhance the crafting experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cross-stitch enthusiast, Pinterest provides a visual playground where you can discover new patterns, share your finished work, and connect with a global community of stitchers :-) 1. A Source of Endless Inspiration I have to admit I am more of an Instagram girl for inspiration, but it is a fact that I can search visual inspiration much better on Pinterest.  I am also very happy when I find the boards of fellow cross stitchers and designers! 2. Organized Creativity with Boards The ability to create the...

RACOON ON LOOSE - new digital pattern for the season

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  Dear Stitching Friends,   It is Sunday morning here, I am taking to-do lists for next week.   The biggest plan is to release my flosstube video finally:-)  It is not easy to start, but I will!      September has arrived and there's no better way to celebrate the season than with a delightful stitching project, do you agree?:-) Our enchanting cross stitch pattern, “Raccoon on Loose,” is here to add a touch of whimsy to your fall decor. I have designed it for a shop called Lucky Butterfly Stitchery, but now the digital pattern is available in our shop as well with instant download .    This cheeky raccoon, clutching a Halloween pumpkin in one hand and a spooky skull in the other, embodies the playful spirit of autumn nights.   Easy to stitch and designed with DMC colors, this pattern invites you to unleash your creativity. And if you’re feeling adventurous, feel free to substitute with any floss you have on hand.    Imagine cur...

PUMPKIN SPICE KEEPS ME NICE - new pattern release 2024

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        Dear Stitching Friends,      I am still in the middle of releasing my new seasonal patterns, I have so many!:-)  I have designed this lovely one called 'Pumpkin Spice Keeps Me Nice' to grow my collection of ornaments I display for autumn and my dear friend, Zsuzsa has stitched the model.  It is designed for DMC but feel free to use your favoruite brand, I encourage you to do so! I love so much admiring all the colour and thread choices of my dear customers.   The pattern is available here:  SHOP   Zsuzsa has been model stitching for me for many years.  Sometimes when there are too many to stitch, I have more model stitchers to work with.   She is very kind and it is a pleasure to work with.   I can stitch now only on 32 count, but her eyesight is better, so she can stitch them on 40 count, too.    Since the era of project bags had hit my country, I use zillion of project bags, th...

FREE PATTERN FOR THE FALL - 'HAPPY PUMPKINS'

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      Dear Stitching Friends,    I have so many new designs for this autumn to share.   I hope to finish releasing them next week and post a #flosstube video about the autumn/Halloween themed designs of The Snowflower Diaries this year.    I cannot honestly say I missed my stitching business that much last year and this year, meeting my Husband, and the journey of our love and magical marriage made me so full that I truly didn't even notice the time had passed! Now that we are settled and enjoy our crafts together - he is a drum making master, - I have found great joy again in designing, stitching and sewing and he is all for it. He is truly the sweetest man.  Today I have released a small free pattern for the season.  If you go to my LINKTREE page here:  CLICK you can find the google drive you can download this free pattern among with other free patterns of mine.   Today is a very hot summer day here, school is...

SPOOKY LOVE - THE HALLOWEEN CROSS STITCH COLLECTION

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        Dear Stitching Friends,  A year ago I have established a new cross stitching shop with my dear friend and neighbour, Timi from Vintage Tulip Design.   Within this new shop, called LUCKY BUTTERFLY STITCHERY we have already designed two major stitch alongs, two wonderful and great projects you are welcome to join anytime!  In 2024 we have released the #spookylovesal.  'SPOOKY LOVE'   is a collection of 20 cute Halloween ornaments with vivid DMC colours you just fall in love instantly.   I have to tell you I am in love with this collaboration with Timi.    And now the big news: The Spooky Love collection is COMPLETE! We’re beyond thrilled to announce that the final 5 patterns of our Halloween-themed stitchery adventure are now live in our Etsy shop! https://luckybstitchery.etsy.com/.../spooky-love-stitch... From a whimsical witch skeleton with her magnificent hat to adorable pumpkins and a mischievous black ...