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Sunday, April 14, 2024

New Wool Applique Poppies & Butterflies "Wings of Magic"

 

Crane Design is introducing our newest 2024 Wool Applique Pattern titled "Wings of Magic". Inspired by a walk through the garden that was bursting with color of poppies in full bloom. Adding to the magic of the garden was butterflies dancing beween the blooms. Below is a list of shops that will be carring this pattern and or kit. We hope you visit thier website  or give them a call to order your own Wings of Magic.  A gentle reminder that all photos are copyrighted by the designer. 


Dorr Mill Store New Hampshire

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Sunday, March 24, 2024

New Wool Applique Pattern Crow -Mazzing

 

Crow-mazzing is a whimiscal piece celebrating one of favorite backyard birds. Just love how they comunicate with thier Caw-Caw. They are just so much fun to watch as they strut around the yard..almost doing a dance with the other crow friends. They can be found from city to the country side bringing for most a comic relief from our daily lives.

It was created with lush hand dyed  wool with touches of embroidery embellisments to make this piece just pop.  Just perfect for fall hope you stop by or call the shops below to pick up your pattern/and or kit today.

      Be Sure to visit the rest of our blog lisings for over 12 patterns featuring crows.  

Sunday, February 18, 2024

New Wool Applique Release featuring Dragonflys Pond Lilys and Water Iris



Our newest design cast a  mystical like of a Dragonfly  dancing above a serene lake or pond body of water. As a backdrop is of Waterlilys and Iris. We choose rich hand dyed wools to create this design. Just a perfect piece to add to your decor. 

Be sure to visit the shops listed below to find this fun new pattern from Crane Design. 


Kalidoscope of Quilts-Canada 


Here are a few more of designs
 that feature Dragonflys








Please respect the Designer, all photos are copyrighted


 

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Sea Turtle Out to Sea wool applique pattern from Crane Design




Out to Sea captures the the beatiful life cycle of Mother Sea Turtle coming on shore to the warm sandy dunes to lay her eggs. Once she has layed them in a safe place she travels back to the sea. Included in this story book version of Mommas travels we included a close up of beach natural surroundings including shells and a Sandpiper nestled in the sea grass. We captured the scene with rich hand dyed and textured wools. 

Be sure to visit the shops listed below to find this fun new pattern from Crane Design. 

Sunday, November 12, 2023

New 2023 Wool Applique Snowman Table Runner or Pillow with Mistletoe



What is more fun to stitch, but a Snowman all decked out with a top hat and a warm scarf. We added delicate snowflakes cascading in the background plus, few pine trees that add a little depth to the piece  This new wool design was created with fun textured and hand dyed wools. This runner comes with a twin snowman featured in a circle format, with a garland of mistletoe on the sides of this sweet table runner. As an option take just the Snowman circle design and create a pillow. You could stitch set of twins one for a friend and one for yourself. This pattern is perfect for the beginner to the advance stitcher.

We choose some neutral colors for this design so it can be displayed all winter long. The colors can easily changed match to your home decor colors.Be sure to visit the shops listed below to find this fun new pattern from Crane Design. 

 

Gentle Reminder...all photos and patterns featured in this post are copyrighted.
  Please respect the designer

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Special Delivery New Wool Applique Runner Santa & Sheep



You can almost feel the excitement in the air with our new wool applique design " Special Delivery". Santa voyage for the North Pole has taken a new twist with him ridding on a tobaggon being drawn by a flock of sheep. So much fun for the young and old. 

It was created with lush hand dyed and textured wool with touches of embroidery embellisments to make this piece just pop.  Just perfect for fall hope you stop by or call the shops below to pick up your pattern/and or kit today. 

Sunday, September 17, 2023


Pheasant Trails is a magical winter design focusing on the beauty of the Pheasant and rich coloring of his feathers The ring neck Pheasant is out for an evening stroll surrounded by the glimmer of the falling snow and winter grass. 

It was created with lush hand dyed and textured wool with touches of embroidery embellisments to make this piece just pop.  Just perfect for fall hope you stop by or call the shops below to pick up your pattern/and or kit today. 



 

Sunday, August 13, 2023


 Our newest design is a stunning new autumn design. Autumn Allure features a melody of Oak Leves & Acorns with a quail presiding over the fall festivie of changing colors . Perfect to display as a runner or big ole bench pillow.

It was created with lush hand dyed and textured wool with touches of embroidery embellisments to make this piece just pop.  Just perfect for fall hope you stop by or call the shops below to pick up your pattern/and or kit today. 




Attic Heirlooms-Florida
Camp Wool-Maine
Kalidoscope of Quilts-Canada
Mountain Creek Quilt Shop-Tennessee

River's Edge Antiques and Quilt Loft-Wisconsin
Searsport Rug Hooking-Florida
Wool Socks & Hollyhocks-Minnesota


Gentle Reminder...all photos and patterns featured in this post are copyrighted.
  Please respect the designer

Sunday, July 9, 2023

New Pattern Release Fly Bye Night Wool Applique Wallhanging Crows & Pumpkins


Our newest design is a whimiscal fall wallhanging. Fly Bye Night features big ole pumpkins surrounded by a bittersweet vine and delicate berry accents. Just the perfect backdrop for the 3 primitive Crows to shine.

It was created with lush hand dyed and textured wool with touches of embroidery embellisments to make this piece just pop.  Just perfect for fall hope you stop by or call the shops below to pick up your pattern/and or kit today. 

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Rose of Sharon & Red Breasted Sparrow Wool Applique Wall hanging


We are pleased to feature our latest design in our Floral & Bird Series of wool applique banners. The design incorporated a single Red Breasted Sparrow perched on her nest hidden in the in Rose of Sharon bush.  The piece was created with hand dyed and textured wool. 

Listed below is a list of shops that are carrying this pattern. We hope you stop by their shop or online venue to see Rose of Sharon, or start your own collection of our Florand Bird Series as shown below. 



 


Sunday, May 14, 2023

New wool applique Patterns featuring Brown & Rainbow Trout by Crane Design

 



We are pleased to share our latest collection of wool applique patterns featuring a Rainbow Trout in "Streaming the Rainbow" and a Brown Trout in "Troutville". These two new patterns maybe used as wall-hangings or as individual pillows that will complement the last photo shown of the pattern called "Fish Tales". Each piece was inspired by visions of what it would look and feel like if you were underwater.

We used rich hand dyed wools to create this timeless wool applique piece. Incorporated into the design is fun embroidery stitches that give the piece and additional layer of visual experience.
We hope you stop by or call the shops below to pick up your pattern at...




Sunday, April 9, 2023

New Wool Applique Pattern "Chicken in a Basket" Roosters, Hens Wallhanging or Bench Pillow Options

 

We are pleased to announce our newest wool applique pattern Chicken in a Basket. This a fun new design that incoporates a fresh country home look featuring a proud Rooster with his Hens.

We used rich hand dyed wools to create this timeless wool applique piece. Incorporated into the design is fun embroidery stitches & special dimensional effects that gives the piece additional layer of visual experience. It may be used as a wallhanging, runner or even as a big ole bench pillow. Or created as individual panels to use in a variety of ways including small pillows or individual wall-hangings.

We hope you stop by or call the shops below to pick up your pattern at...

Attic Heirlooms-Florida
Kalidoscope of Quilts-Canada
Half Moon Handwerks-Pennsylvania 
Searsport Rug Hooking-Florida
The Quilted Cow-Missouri
Quilted Cabbage-Massachusetts
The Quilted Crow-Massachusetts

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Sunday, March 12, 2023


We are pleased to announce our newest wool applique pattern Wandering the Shores. This piece is a reflection of a warm summer day by the water with a regal Egret standing amoungst the waterlilies and cattails. This piece may also be created replacing the Egret with an Heron. The pattern comes with color needs & placement for both the Heron and Egret.

We used rich hand dyed wools to create this timeless wool applique piece. Incorporated into the design is fun embroidery stitches that give the piece and additional layer of visual experience.
We hope you stop by or call the shops below to pick up your pattern at...

Artistic Eendeavors-Kentucky
Attic Heirlooms-Florida
Kalidoscope of Quilts-Canada
Searsport Rug Hooking-Florida

Please Respect the Designer, all photos are copyrighted


 

Sunday, February 26, 2023

Once in a Blue Moon Crow Wool Applique

 




We are pleased to announce our newest wool applique pattern Once in a Blue Moon. A whimiscal piece that will add charm to your country decor.

We used rich hand dyed wools to create this timeless wool applique piece. Incorporated into the design is fun embroidery stitches that give the piece and additional layer of visual experience.
We hope you stop by or call the shops below to pick up your pattern at...

Artistic Eendeavors-Kentucky
Attic Heirlooms-Florida
Kalidoscope of Quilts-Canada
Half Moon Handwerks-Pennsylvania
Primitive Quarters-Maine
Searsport Rug Hooking-Florida
Quilted Cabbage-Massachusetts
The Quilted Crow-Massachusetts


Monday, February 20, 2023

New Wool Applique Pattern Iris and Blue Winged Warbler

 



We are pleased to announce our newest wool applique pattern in our Flower & Bird Wool Applique Series ...Gold in the Garden. The awakening of Spring and all its glory.

We used rich hand dyed wools to create this timeless wool applique piece. Incorporated into the design is fun embroidery stitches that give the piece and additional layer of visual experience.
We hope you stop by or call the shops below to pick up your pattern at...
Artistic Eendeavors-Kentucky
Attic Heirlooms-Florida
Kalidoscope of Quilts-Canada
Half Moon Handwerks-Pennsylvania
Primitive Quarters-Maine
Searsport Rug Hooking-Florida
Quilted Cabbage-Massachusetts
The Quilted Crow-Massachusetts



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