Ideas for projects and patterns for the fourth month of the year. Holiday and special days are included in this collection.
April Bloom Cross Stitch Pattern
Design © Connie G. Barwick
April is abloom with inspiration. It is the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and flowers are popping up everywhere. Even if the weather is dreary, the hope of change eases the weary. Celebrate the spirit of April as you stitch the free mini sampler.
Free Monthly Mini Sampler Collection
Free Monthly Mini Sampler Collection
April Ornament of the Month
Use the suggested color selections to stitch the free ornament chart or select from the alternate colorways. The geometric designs will be suitable for almost any holiday.Ornament of the Month Collection
St. George's Stitch - Upright Cross Stitch
Celebrate England's patron saint on April 23 by learning to stitch the upright cross stitch - or as it is also known, St. George's stitch.More on St. George's Day:
Happy Mum's Day
Design © Connie G. Barwick
In England, Mother's Day is celebrate on April 3, 2011. Use the free Mother's Day patterns to stitch a special gift or remembrance.
More Mother's Day Crafts:
More Mother's Day Crafts:
Palm Tree Pattern
Design © Connie G. Barwick
Palm Sunday is celebrated on April 17, 2011. The small palm motif makes a nice remembrance of the palm fronds placed on the path to welcome Christ's entrance into Jerusalem.
More on Palm Sunday:
More on Palm Sunday:
Earth Day Tote Motif
Design © Connie G. Barwick
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. Celebrate by using the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle pattern to embellish a re-usable tote bag using waste canvas or applique. Another option is to make a simple bag from Monks Cloth or 6-count Aida and stitch the design directly on the bag. Or choose one of the other free Tote Motif patterns. More on Earth Day:
Stitch a Tree For Arbor Day
Design © Connie G. Barwick
In the United States, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April. Celebrate by stitching up one of the free Tree patterns. Included in the collection are:
- Leafy Tree Pattern
- Child's Tree Pattern (shown here)
- Feather Tree Pattern
Passover Motifs
Design © Connie G. Barwick
On the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 19, 2011, Jews around the world will celebrate Passover. Create a special card using the free Passover Motifs.
More on Passover:
All About Passover Traditional Passover Sedar Foods Preparing for Passover
More on Passover:
Easter-Themed Cross Stitch Designs
Design © Connie G. Barwick
Easter patterns range from bunnies to religious-themed designs. Create a special Easter gift for your favorite Easter egg hunter or stitch a sacred-themed project.
More Easter Crafts:
More Easter Crafts:
