Autumn has begun.

Autumn is here .... my favourite time of the year.  I don't know what it is about Autumn that makes me feel so inspired and itching to create and try new things but it does.  

A few days ago I tried my hand at Kinusaiga after quite a few weeks of wanting to do it but also trying to resist another hobby.  We've all been there haven't we?  

Have you heard of Kinusaiga?  In short it's a Japanese form of art where you create pictures from small scraps of cloth.  The scraps of cloth are pressed into small cuts in a foam block which has been traced from a template to create a patchwork effect piece.  You can read more about it and see images of finished pictures by other crafters online or on YouTube.

I decided to go with a kit for simplicity sake to see how I liked it.  It was very enjoyable and relaxing, even with the slightly achy finger-tip afterwards from pressing the fabric into the foam block.  Here's my first ever Kinusaiga piece, just in time for Autumn and Winter decorating.

Let me know if you've tried this and what you think about it.

Have a lovely day,

Karen x

New home for Thistleheart Creations

Hello friends,

Welcome to the NEW HOME of Thistleheart Creations, previously known as Weediflower Creations.  In the next few weeks i'll be closing my website and relocating all my Cross Stitch activities here.  Please pop back and visit soon to see things developing in this NEW space.  I've taken this decision because GSPR regulations have impacted such that I cannot justify the costs of a website at the moment.

Thistleheart Creations is my home on the internet where I present my cross stitch designs and charts.  There is also a generous collection of freebies for you to download and enjoy.

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You'll find all you need by clicking the tabs above but if you can't find something or want to ask a question please don't hesitate to contact me.

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Be sure to come back regularly for updates about new releases and new freebies.  To know more about me click the "about me" tab above.

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Love,  

Karen

Delightfully Plummy Cross Stitch Freebie

 

Click on the images of the chart and key to see the full size version.

This chart is for personal use only. All rights reserved. Patterns are copyright © Karen Wiederhold and may not be redistributed, reproduced, sold, or shared in any manner.

Charts have been designed and published with the intention that they are without mistakes.  Should you spot something i've missed i’d be so grateful if you would let me know.  I am not responsible for printer output quality, the printer formatting, the outcome, or use of the stitched piece.

Please do not share, trade or sell this digital pattern by any printed or electronic means, or use this design for the mass production of items whether by machine embroidery or other production methods.

If in doubt, please contact me at thistleheartcreations@gmail.com

This is an original cross stitch design by Karen Wiederhold publishing as Thistleheart Creations.  

No AI was used in the creation of this design.

Squirrel's Treasure Cross Stitch Freebie

Click on the images of the chart and key to see the full sized image.

This chart is for personal use only. All rights reserved. Patterns are copyright © Karen Wiederhold and may not be redistributed, reproduced, sold, or shared in any manner.

Charts have been designed and published with the intention that they are without mistakes.  Should you spot something i've missed i’d be so grateful if you would let me know.  I am not responsible for printer output quality, the printer formatting, the outcome, or use of the stitched piece.

Please do not share, trade or sell this digital pattern by any printed or electronic means, or use this design for the mass production of items whether by machine embroidery or other production methods.

If in doubt, please contact me at thistleheartcreations@gmail.com

This is an original cross stitch design by Karen Wiederhold publishing as 

Thistleheart Creations.  

No AI was used in the creation of this design.