New Autumn Harvest Table Wool Applique Table Runner

 

"Autumn Splendor"

Wool Applique Table Runner 12" by 36"

 

It is a cold spring day and my thoughts have turn to Fall, Nesting and Decorating the big ole harvest table. Though it is done with a lovely ivory color wool background it would be fabulous with a rich  black or rich brown wool background.

 

You may purchase this pattern from the fine shops listed in my blog.

 

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New Pattern Release Water Lily Magic Wool Applique Runner Lush Hand dyed Wool

 

Water Lily Magic Wool Applique Runner

10.5" by 22"

 

 

My thoughts have turn to lazy days of summer with this latest design. Walks by the pond late afternoon with the glimmer on the water and the dragonflies flying around. Of course pond wouldn't be complete without lily pads and water Iris by the shore.

 

 I just received a new shipment of wool and the background is "River" from Primitive Gatherings, it just made this piece.  I used a lot of other wonderful hand dyed wool and even some plaid textures for the dragonflies. Perfect to the cottage or pool side decor.

 

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New Pattern Release Dragonfly Symphony Wool Applique Candlemat

"Dragonfly Symphony"

Wool Applique Candlemat  11" by 11"

 

 

The peepers were just peeping last week and I just to create this more rustic piece for the nature lovers. It has Cattails and Dragonflies surround the water. The Dragonflies are more dimensional with wings that are only tacked to the body..so they have a more natural look and appear to be flying. Perfect for the Cabin or Cottage Decor and a quick project to do on vacation.

 

 

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New Pattern Realease Belted Kingfisher Punchneedle

 

"Belted Kingfisher"

Punchneedle  6" by 4" 

 

 

  

 

I finally saw my first Kingfisher at a pond down the road in the last few weeks.  It just just perfectly with my Nature Study this month of new patterns. This piece was done with a combination of Valdani and DMC. It come with the pattern transferred to weavers cloth and is a new addition to the Backyard Series that I offer of Birds. 

  

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Spring is Just a Blooming at Blue Bird Quilt Studio... with Floral Melody Wool Applique Runner

 

I am so excited to share Marilyn of Blue Bird Quilt Studio in Idaho adaptation of our "Floral Melody" pattern. Just a perfect wool applique table runner for spring  & summertime decor. Love the rich blues hand dyed and textured wool combination. PLUS  beads were used for the berries, a fabulous personalized touch with just a little bling. Marilyn enlarged the runner with a blue cotton backer and applied the mat to the front.

 

Here is the same pattern just done in Fall Colors...It is so much fun to see how differant a pattern can look by just changing your color selection.  

Floral Whimsy Wool Applique Pattern Tulips and Daffodils

"Floral Whimsy"

Wool Applique Table or Mantle Runner  10.5" by 26"

This morning when I was getting ready to post this new pattern, I  woke up to a coating of snow...please it is April 2nd! Will it never end...isn't spring near!

This new spring floral wool applique piece is so versatile.  It can be used on a sofa table, hung from a mantle or used as a wall hanging. The textured basket is over flowing with tulips, daffy's and spring flowers with touches muted foliage to add a spot of brightness to any decor.  It has a delicate scalloped edging. It is a perfect piece for the beginner to the advanced stitcher. 

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Country Pride Wool Applique Wallhanging & Heart Flag Pattern

 "Country Pride"

 Wool Applique Wallhanging  16" by 16"
&  Matching Accessories

This piece combines my love of Americana and our favorite bird ..the Crow. Country Pride Wool Applique collection includes a square wall hanging that be also pillow...just the right size for 16" pillow form.
 

Plus a Red, White and Blue Heart Shape Pillow. Using the same pattern the heart could also be made up as a candle mat. How much fun to make for the upcoming holiday season.

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 listed in this blog.

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New Punchneedle Patterns Cardinal in the Pines & Goldfinch & Thistles

Spring is almost here....

 We are pleased to offer a large selection of Song Bird designs from our

"My Backyard Series" Punchneedle Patterns.

Our latest bird punchneedle patterns are "Cardinal in the Pines" and "Goldfinch & Thistles". Each pattern will give you hours of pleasure and easy projects to take with you on weekend getaways or to give to your favorite bird lover. Watch throughout the year for more Song Bird Patterns.  

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Spring is Just a Blooming at Mt Creek Quilters... with Floral Melody Wool Applique Runner

I am so excited to share Terri of Mt Creek Quilters adaptation of our "Floral Melody" pattern. Just a perfect wool applique table runner for spring time decor. Love the rich blues hand dyed and textured wool combination. Mmmm..Terri even shared her love of variagated threads by using Weeks and Valdani threads throughout the piece. Terri has kits available ready for spring stitching. Hats off to Terri for a sharing her beatiful piece.

Here is the same pattern just done in Fall Colors...It is so much fun to see how differant a pattern can look by just changing your color selection.  

Garden Friends Wool Applique Candle Mat Tulips, Sunflowers & Starflowers

"Friends in the Garden"

Wool Applique 10" Candle Mats

 3 Patterns in One

 

 

Garden Friends is a collection of 3 Candlemat Mats in one pattern. Each is 10" in diameter, perfect for a small candle or a pretty vase of flowers. The pattern  includes;  Garden of Tulips, Garden of Starflowers and Garden of Sunflowers. Just a fun pattern that can be purchased from the Shops listed in my blog.

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Sweet Memories Wool Aplique Tri Fold Sewing Kit Clutch

 "Sewing Memories"

Wool Applique Tri Fold Sewing Kit 

It is always the question for the stitcher is how to organize all our sewing accessories. This wool applique Sewing Kit is designed as a tri fold clutch. It comes with 7 attached features to stash your goodies from envelopes to pockets to a needle case to a scissor case and a built in pincushion. Plus a sweet little scissor fob. All attached so it can be closed up for safe keeping for your next sewing adventure. Great to take on our next retreat. this pattern may be purchased  at the shops listed on my blog.

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New Wool Applique PIllows Woodland Flora and Fauna

New 

 "Woodland Flora"

Wool Appique Pillow

Companion Piece

  "Woodland Fauna"

 

      

Woodland Flora is a brand new release that includes rich woodland colors, dramatic trumpet flowers and ferns. It is the companion pattern to last months release  "Woodland Fauna" Both patterns were inspired by walks though the woods in late summer. Lush leaves and rich flowers designed with wonderful mottled hand dyed wool. A great accent pillows that could also be incorporated into a wall hanging. These pattern may be purchased from the many shops listed on my blog.

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New 2013 Wool Applique and Punchneedle Patterns

"Trumpeteer Lane" Wool Applique 11" by 28" Tablemat            This wool applique table runner was inspired from my gardenm charming Trumpet Vine flowers. A versatile piece to display from spring to late summer. Though I choose a blue tones variegated wool for flowers it would look great  in a variety of colors from red trumpet flowers to rusty orange, just depends on your decor.

"Woodland Fauna" Wool Applique 14" x 14" Pillow       Woodland Fauna was inspired by walks though the woods in late summer.Lush leaves and rich flowers designed with wonderful mottled hand dyed wool. A great accent pillow that could also be incorporated into a wall hanging. Watch  in the next month or two for a companion pillow that is on the design table now.

2 New Punchneedle Patterns

"Tiger Lily Fields Collection"  Punchneedle Scissor Fob & Pin Keep     This new punchneedle pattern is 2 patterns in one. It offers coordinating scissor fob and pinkeep top for a small round box. It is done in late 1800's folk art style.  A fun project for the beginner to the advance punchneedler, this is a fast an easy weekend project. The pattern comes transfer on to weavers cloth

"Parchment Petals" Punchneedle 4.5" by 4.5"         Parchment Petals is a fun piece that combines Valdani & DMC floss. I design this piece with an aged antique look, that looks just perfect on an ole sewing box I found. It can easily be frame too. Great piece for the beginner to advance sitcher. The pattern comes transfer on weavers cloth. See the shops linked on the left to purchase these patterns today! Just a gentle reminder that All photos and designs are copyrighted by Crane Designs

Valentine & Heart Wool Applique & Punchneedle Patterns

Heartful Valentine Projects

from Crane Design

"Journey of the Heart"

Wool Applique 14" by12" Tablemat  

Matching Coasters 4" in diameter 

    

This versatile wool applique heart mat is perfect for Valenties, Wedding Showers or celebrating a special anniversary. The pattern comes with matching coasters that will be stunning addition to any table setting.

"Ring of Hearts"

Wool Applique 9.5" by9.5" Candlemat  

     

This charming candlemat is a super weekend project for the beginning applique stitcher to the advanced stitcher. A perfect hostess gift for that Valentine Tea with the gals. It has just a touch of elegance with accents of little gold beads. Of course small french knots will work perfectly on this project.

"Bluebirds in the Garden of Hearts"

Wool Applique 15" by 16.5" Tablemat  

  

    

This folk art Wool Applique Mat is just perfect to display a large boquet of flowers or a candle. It was created with hand dyed and textured wools. I just love the little Blue Birds, they remind me that spring is not that far away.

Love Me~Love Me Knot"

Punchneedle Ditty Bag 4.75" x 5"

     

This punchneedle bag is just perfect to slip in a special gift for Valentines or to gift to a Bride to Be. It is adorned with for get me knots and blue birds. Just reminds me of something my Great Grandma would have made..so 1800's, a heirloom piece for sure.

All punchneedle patterns come with transferred design on weavers cloth. 

"Bleeding Heart Blush"

Punchneedle  5" by 5"   

     

This folk art punchneedle pattern is perfect to display in your Valentine Collection or to use as a hatpin cushion. It is filled with crushed walnut shells. As you can tell, I just love folk art birds and bleeding hearts..and inspriation right from my garden. All punchneedle patterns come with transferred design on weavers cloth.

 

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Chickadee Wonderland Wool Applique Penny Rug Candlemat

New "Chickadee Wonderland" Wool Applique Table Runner Pattern

This is one of my favorite pieces...it gives me so much joy to see the Chickadees out at the feeder. On those cold winter days that look all cozy with their feathers all plumped out, enjoying a of tasty seeds and even a little suet from the butcher.  They always outsmart my cats and fly off to the big ole pine tree. I could just sit for hours and watch this fine little feathered friends. I was truly inspired when I designed this piece from the drawing board to the last stitch.

This is perfect to used a a candle mat or a small table runner. It measures 10.5 by 21".

Top Requested 2011 pattern from Crane Design

Black Capped Chickadee Punchneedle Pattern

Released in January 2011

This puncheedle is just a perfect companion piece to the Chickadee Wonderland Applique Piece.  

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Journey of the Heart Wool Applique Candle Mat & Coasters

New  "Journey of the Heart" Wool Applique Penny Rug

Candlemat and Matching Coasters Pattern

I just received these rich Weeks Dye Works Merlot Hand Dyed Wool in the mail and was compelled to work on a new design..it was so much fun. To give the piece dimension I used a combination of houndstooth and solid wools. I couldn't stop, so the pattern comes with coasters. Wouldn't it be great as a center piece for Valentine's, or a anniversary with a nice glass of bubbly for two or maybe more if you want to share your time with that special someone.

These patterns can be purchased at the shops listed on the left of my blog

Cabin the Woods Applique & Pucheedle Patterns

New   "Cabin in the Woods" Puncheedle Pattern 

This new puncheedle pattern was inspired by my favorite local quilt shop Quilted Crow. The shop has just the perfect setting a quaint log cabin nestled in the woods. The puncheedle is 3 1/2 inches square and attached to a little wool pillow. Just perfect for the mantel. This cozy piece is just perfect to display all winter long.

New   "Cabin in the Woods" Quilted Applique

This folk art piece is a compainion pattern to the above punchneedle. It is done in cottons and was machine quilted by my friend Peg. It is perfect for a wall hangig or pillow top. It measures 18.5" inches square. Last week we had a punchneedle workshop featuring this pattern...the gals just love it! If you live near Binghamton NY...call the Quilted Crow for our next punchneedle class at 607-648-8956 in January.



These patterns can be purchased at the shops listed on the left of my blog.

Bittersweet Days Wool Applique Tablemat & Twig Bag

                                          

New 2012 Release

Bittersweet Days Wool Applique Collection

Tablemat & Twig Bag

Mat Finished size is 22" by 22"
Bag Finished size 5" by 10"

Bittersweet Days collection is two patterns in one for your applique fun. First there is a twig bag adorned with a spray of Bittersweet Flowers. The bag is top with a scalloped band accented with small Penny's. Hang your finish piece filled with dried flowers or twigs on a door or off a shelf. Complete the look with a large 22" candle or table mat surrounded by a applique wreath of Bittersweet. Just a perfect collection in time for fall decorating.

See our fine list of retailers to order this pattern today!

Simply Flowers & Berries Wool Applique Penny Rug Mat

New 2012 Release

Simply Flowers and Berries
Applique Candlemat
Finished size is 16" by 16"

Oh, I just love old quilts, this piece is an inspiration from one of my Great Grandma's. The center is a applique quilt block that will easily hold a 5 inch round candle in the center. The outside edge is penny rug flowers with berries. Though this piece is just perfect for fall with blues and rust..it would be great in lots of other color schemes, just let your imagination go wild.

See our fine list of retailers to order this pattern today!

Partridge in a Pear Tree Wool Applique Christmas Wall Hanging

New 2012 Release

Partridge in a Pear Tree
Wool Applique Wallhanging

Finished size is 11.5" by 22"

Celebrate the holiday with this classic folk art Wool Applique Wallhanging. This piece was done in lush hand dyed wools with accents of houndstooth on the Partridges feathers. A great piece that can be displayed all year round. See our fine list of retailers to order this pattern today

Scary Cat Punchneedle Halloween Treat or Ditty Bag

New 2012 Release

Scary Cat Punchneedle Halloween Treat Bag

Finished size is 4.5" by 6.5"

Oh Scary Cat..what kind of treats will you bring this Halloween? This is a fun punchneedle patter perfect for every level of punchneedle stitcher. Learn new techniques on how to make Scary's whiskers. It was punched with 2 & 3 strands of floss. We attached the punchneedle cover to a wool bag with a ribbon handle. The pattern comes printed on weavers cloth and complete instruction on how to make the bag.

See our fine list of retailers to order this pattern today.

Juggling the Stars with Santa Punchneedle Pattern

New 2012 Release

Juggling the Stars with Santa

Finished size is 5.5" by 5.5"

Get a jump start on the holidays by making this fun Santa Punchneedle. It was punched with 2 & 3 strands of floss. We attached it to a little wool pillow, but it would a great on a box or even frame.

See our fine list of retailers to order this pattern today.

Winners of the Wool Applique Challenge

Congratulations

to Hannnah and Jill for entering the Wool Applique Challenge for a Free Grandma Garden Pattern.

Please send me your address and we will get your pattern right out...happy stitchen

...jan of Crane Design

email address snoop2gether@aol.com.

Congratulations to Quilted Crow and The Hen House on Published Fall Applique designs

Check out the Fall Issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects for two new great design projects by my friends. Peg of Quilted Crow and Nancy of the Hen House. Peg's project is a combination of quilting and applique...a warm and inviting piece to add to your home this fall. Nancy's is a delightful wool applique pin cushion with yes, even a needlekeep. Both projects will add warm and pure pleasure to your fall stitchen.

You can purchase the magazine and/or the kits from these two great designers by clicking on the link above or giving them a call.

Congrat's gals on your special feature.

Just a quick note..these ladies also carry my Wool Applique and Punchneedle Patterns by Jan of Crane Design.

Free Wool Applique Pattern Challenge & More

I am please to share with you that something fun is happening at the The Wool Lady in Temecula CA. Ruth Molina, the shop owner has put out a challenge to her customers to take one of my patterns, Grandma's Garden and to develop there own color palette. How cool is that...she is offering Free Patterns to the first 4 participates that take the challenge. She started this challenge just a week or so ago and already has an entry.

I will be featuring photos of the entries as they come in..it will be so much fun to see how this pattern can be transformed with different colors..

                 Color Selection & Stitched by Karin Baliani of California


You too can win a free Grandma's Garden applique pattern from Crane Design, by leaving a comment below. A random drawing of all comments will held on July 31st and the lucky winner will be announced on August 1st.