Ideas for projects and patterns for the third month of the year. Holiday and special days are included in this collection.
March Dream Cross Stitch Pattern
Design © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Imagine the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, fairies, and tiny leprechauns. Imagine endless possibilities as you stitch this lucky little pattern.
Free Monthly Mini Sampler Collection
Free Monthly Mini Sampler Collection
March 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
Bookmarks for Read Across America Day
Design © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Celebrate "Read Across America Day" on March 2. This annual project of the National Education Association began in 1997 and is set to be on around the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Stitch up a special bookmark and curl up with a child and read a book.
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Mardi Gras Pattern Collection
Design © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Mardi Gras, also knows as Fat Tuesday falls on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Stitch the three free Mardi Gras charts as ornaments, display them as a triptych, or use them to decorate a Mardi Gras album.
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St. Patrick's Day Cross Stitch Patterns
Design © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Stitch these free St. Patrick's Day Themed patterns for cards or decorations. Have some fun decorating.
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Daffodil and Tulips Pattern
Design © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
March 1st is St David’s Day in Wales,a day in honor of their patron saint, a Celtic monk who spread the word of Christianity across Wales in the 6th century. Daffodils and leeks are symbols of the day, but I prefer tulips to leeks, myself. Stitch the free Daffodils and Tulips design to celebrate the day.
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Spring Follows Winter Saying
Design © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
The vernal equinox occurs on March 20 or 21 each year. In the Northern Hemisphere, it's the first day of spring. No matter how long winter is, we always know spring will come again. Stitch the free Spring Follows Winter Saying to celebrate this fact.
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Happy Holi Cross Stitch Pattern
Design © Connie G. Barwick, licensed to About.com, Inc.
In 2011, Holi is March 19-20. Holi is a merry Hindu holiday when colored water is squirted on passerby and other activities that would usually be frowned on are allowed. Celebrate Holi in stitches with the free Happy Holi Chart.
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