Free cross stitch pattern, Spring birds and flowers

Here is a wonderful spring birds and flowers stitching for you from Maria (LaMariaCha). If you love to cross stitch, it might be a great way to make it during last winter nights and turn it into something spectacular, like a tote or a purse.

 This design has a very nice folklore feel. It will look great on contrast with black canvas cloth with its bright colors. Or stitch it on natural linen for the coming Easter decor.

You can download this free cross stitch pattern here or here. 

Maria is a cross stitch designer from Kursk, Russia. If you'd like to see more of her work, please visit her LaMariaCha shop on Etsy.

Happy Easter! free cross stitch chart

It's time to make some pretty spring ornaments and decorate your home for a new season!

If you like to stitch, here is a lovely free cross stitch pattern for you.

It is made by Mariya (lamariacha), our team member who has so many wonderful ideas for cross stitch and embroidery decor.

Please enjoy your free chart and don't forget to share some photos of what you made with us!

Kawaii Angel to cross stitch

Season of sharing and giving is coming and we are all looking for one of a kind gift to give to our friends and family. So why not make it yourself?

If you like to stitch, this little Angel from LaMariacha shop on Etsy can be a wonderful gift idea.

Your finished chart will look great on a wall or on a sofa pillow. You can decorate a handbag with it or IPad case. Use your imagination and your gift will be truly one of a kind!

 

There are many more ideas to cross stitch at Mariya's shop so please stop by!

Are you ready for Christmas?

What a time of year! It is not enough time in twenty-four hours!

Yes, I’m talking about Christmas. If you are like I am, I mean if you like to make presents with your hands, it would be better to start work on them in the summer time! What could be better than a gift which was made with love, with fantasy, or with hope?

I’m not a very good organized person and what would I do without my lovely Etsy where I can find everything what I was going to make by myself but I didn’t. Just allow me to guide you there or let me share how happy I’m with my purchases for my friends and relatives for Christmas.

First of all I need to tell you I have been a knitter for more than 30 years. But, if you are a full time working mom and wife it is not easy to make something like Muza does in her shop.

Or look at TatianaOrlova shop, where Scandinavian knitting designs are combined with Russian warmth. Wow, this is really a knitter’s winter fairyland!

 
If you are looking for warm gift don’t hesitate to visit these next shops where my friends are making very artist items!

          From left to right: CozySeason, woolsolution, SocksAndMittens

Maybe because I live in Alaska I prefer wool and natural materials. They keep you warm and comfortable on cold winter days. But could you imagine how beautiful and soft wool could be in a scarf which was made using nuno felt technology? Look here and I’m sure you can’t go without a purchase!

From left to right, from top to bottom: YanArt, manonknits, JaneBoFelt, galafilc

I can’t be quiet when we are talking about embroidery. This is my new passion and I’m just in the beginning of my study. That is why I strongly recommend you visit Lana’s BelleCoccinelle shop! There you will find amazing art work! Look around and enjoy!

Also I would like to introduce you the shop of talented Ukrainian artist Natalka and her skrynka shop. You can find a lot of choices for gifts there.

And to end, I just want to tell you that I’m a proud member of Rusian Artists team on Etsy. And if you want to find something really unusual and made with love of high quality just type RUSTEAM in search column of Etsy website and you will be surprised how many talented people belong to our team.

Yes, Christmas is almost here. Don’t be sorry if you are late with buying presents for this great holiday. Just think of the future and I’m sure you will be back!

Allow me to wish you a Merry Christmas from my Rusteam’s friends!

Happy shopping! Happy holidays!

Sincerely,

Happy Frog,
a proud member of Russian Artists team on Etsy

Feng Shui talismans form BelleCoccinelle

If you want to be healthy, happy, rich, and live in prosperity and at peace with yourself - this is for you.

Chinese culture has been using the concepts of “Feng Shui” (an ancient system of aesthetics) for more than two centuries.

“Feng Shui” is a harmony of a living space. This harmony can be accomplished with the use of talismans which handle the energy of health, love and wealth.

There is a lot of literature describing the philosophy of “Feng Shui”, its rules, laws, and regulations that help activate special areas of home, and ways to differentiate symbols and talismans for accomplishment of desirable results.

You can find everything you need at BelleCoccinelle shop on Etsy.

Here you can get embroidered talismans which were designed in accordance with the “Feng Shui” philosophy (free worldwide shipping).

"Love" symbol attracts energy of love and happiness, creates harmony and understanding in marriage.
This symbol intensifies marital connection and annihilates conflicts. You will have harmony, peace, and satisfaction in the relationship with your loved one. This symbol will attract your other half to you, if you do not have one yet.

"Health" symbol helps to be in great health shape. This symbol can be used as your best wish to everyone, because we can not buy health for money.
This symbol helps with any illness. Your friends will be happy to receive this symbol with wishes of good health from you.

"Money" symbol attracts money itself. This is a very powerful symbol for monetary Energy. It brings additional roots of income.  It gives complete financial freedom to you.

"Wealth" symbol help you increase your wealth. This symbol helps to bring positive energy to the house or office. It magnifies wealth and prosperity for you and your friends.

"Happiness" is the symbol of all good intentions. This symbol helps to find happiness in whatever makes you happy.

If you are looking for love and family, it will come to you.
If you are looking for a career, it will come to you.
If you are looking for success, it will come to you.
This symbol helps you get what you are looking for.

BelleCoccinelle store sends the wishes of happiness, health, and sincere love to you and your loved ones.

Stylish things at BelleCoccinelle

Hello to everyone! My name is Lana, I am an embroidery designer. I am welcome you to my new store BelleCoccinelle.

I been thought from my childhood that image of the real Lady comes from exquisite items. Representation comes not only from elegant manners and feminine dresses. Elegant handmade touch ups always are great addition to the feminine icon.

I am offering in my store unique and elegant objects which can really expose your taste.

From the first look, it does not make a difference what do you have in your closet for aroma, either bar of soap or elegant sachet filled with lavender.

On my opinion, sachets from linen with elegant embroidery, filled with organic lavender are exposing elegance and taste of the Lady.

You can place those sachets next to your bed on the night table. Lavender’s aroma will give you relaxation, and come deep sleep.

Indefinitely, crafty lady will appreciate needle cushion with attractive decoration from organza ribbon and white polka dots design.

Also those cozy cushions could become very fine gifts for bridesmaids.

I am also offering my collection of suede bags, purses and accessories to those ladies who appreciate unique exquisite items.

Those pieces are decorated with 3-D appliqué, beads and hand made perforation.

Elegance of the design won’t be overlooked and will tell a lot about taste of the lady who was able to get unique accessory and fully appreciate it.

Besides those variety of accessories for ladies, my store carries affordable embroidered gifts for many occasions: holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

For example, bouquet of violets on decorative frame can be a great gift for dear grandma

Funny little face could be fine present for a small girl

Nest with words ”I will be back” could be a sweet gift for loved one during unexpected leave.

Please, visit my store. I will be glad to accommodate your needs. I prepared many cute gifts for holiday season which could make your home lovelier.

Lana at BelleCoccinelle

Happy Indepedence Day, Ukraine!

24th of August is the big holiday in Ukraine, it's Independents Day!

This year is the 20th anniversary of independence of Ukraine, the young country with ages of traditions and culture legacy.

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Ukrainian people were always known as good craftsmen.

The most known Ukrainian traditional art is embroidery. At present time embroidered clothing became even more popular. It is a festive wear and it's called "vyshyvanka". Take a look at this beautiful embroidered jewelry made by our team member Skrynka. It will fit your clothing perfectly!

Skrynka

But embroidery is not the only popular craft in Ukraine. Some of our team members are making amazing felted accessories:

1. Jezek. 2. Baymut. 3. YanArt. 4. SubshineFelt

Woodwork and painting on wood are also well known Ukrainian art.

1. Grimme. 2. Lovelytrifles.

Take a look at this wonderful handcrafted items from Ukraine! You can always find something you like:

1. 2kolory. 2. MariaSiyanko. 3. Muza. 4. Moloco.

These beautiful jewelry items are made in Ukraine also:

1. Smafactory. 2. Dariami. 3. Beautyspot. 4. AlexMOS.

Happy Independence Day to all Ukrainians!

Story by Natasha Skrynka

Giveaway result, Branch of flowers - summer give away.

We are happy to announce the winner of our giveaway.
Comment #3 by doroffee was chosen as a winner, so the necklace is going to be packed in a next couple of days and sent to the winner's address!

Natalka (Skrynka) will contact the winner to verify the shipping address.

Congratulations and thank you for participation, everyone!

Interview with a Star - Natasha (Skrynka)

Today, we are sharing an interview with Natalka who runs Skrynka shop on Etsy.

- Please tell us a little bit about yourself.
I was born and raised in Ukraine in the longest city of Krivoy Rog. As a child I loved to make things with my hands. When I would see an interesting piece of clothing, a bag, or a scarf, my first thought would be "can I make it myself?" So I learned to crochet, sew, knit, bead... but when I tried to do embroidery it became my true passion. I just can't stop!

Now I am a stay at home mom and as I've got plenty of free time. I decided to use this time too do something useful that I would enjoy, so I opened my Skrynka shop on Etsy.

- Why did you decide on Skrynka for your business name?
Skrynka (Скринька) in Ukrainian means a little box, usually used to keep such treasures as jewelry or items inherited from Granny. I thought that may shop could be a little box of embroidered treasures: jewelry, home decor, accessories.

- What are your main sources of inspiration?
I'm truly inspired by Ukrainian folk cross-stitching embroidery. It is in my blood I think. I have few festive towels (рушників) that I got from my Granny. She has embroidered them when she was young and now they need to be restored but they are so beautiful! The ornaments on them have a special meaning. There are ancient symbols of Water, Earth and Home Guardian, Bereginya. Of course, I can't pass on all the meaning of folk embroidery, but I don't even try to do it. I try to make wearable items that are ethnic and can find their place in everyday life.

- Do you have a favorite item you have made?
I do, and right now it is the red necklace. I just love it :)

- Any sales or promotions?
I’m happy to offer a 10% discount coupon on everything in my store to all readers of the Russian Artists blog. All you need to do is to enter the code RUSTEAM when you are at checkout and 10% will be automatically deducted from your entire purchase.

- Do you take custom orders?
Yes, I do. One of my hoop embroidery pieces was made as a custom order and I would be happy to make more custom items.

- What is the best reaction you have gotten from one of your pieces?
Oh! I worry so much each time I mail a package! I'd be happy to get a simple comment such as "nice" or "love it". But I couldn't imagine that my buyers would love my work so much and leave some wonderful feedback! It is immodest, but I want to share some:
"weeee my sweet little package arrived today and was everything i dreamed of plus some! i love it i love it i love it! thank u :)"

"Absolutely beautiful! Very fast shipping and super cute packaging! Love it so much I just bought 2 more!! Thank YOU! спасибо!"

"I love it !! Looks just like what I got and that's important. Also so fast I was shocked, & getting Ukraine stamps was a fun free thing !!"

- Do you have a wish for our readers?
Be free to make your life be a happy one, do what you want to do, believe in yourself and all your dreams will come true!

Branch of flowers - summer give away

This charming necklace is perfect for the summer! Someone will see branch of flowers on it, someone will see branch of berries. It can be yours if you will participate in our giveaway!

Natalka (Skrynka) is hosting it today. She make wonderful hand embroidery: jewelry, home decor and accessories.

To be a lucky winner please follow these rules:

1.Visit Skrynka shop, browse around, and leave a comment here on what your favorite item is (1 entry)
2. Follow/subscribe our blog (1 entry)
3. Grab Etsy Russian Team’s button and place it on your blog (1 entry)
4. Share this giveaway on your blog/ facebook/ twitter (1 entry)
5. Follow/subscribe Natalka's facebook / blog (1 entry each)
6. Purchase anything from Skrynka shop and come back letting know what you purchased!

Please leave a separate comment on each entry and don't forget to leave us your email address so that Natalka could contact you!

The winner will be announced on Jule 2nd, so have fun, guys and good luck!

Our Greatest Inspirers

Rambling through Etsy I discovered that the most of creators and artists here are women. May be that’s the reason why the most frequent answer about inspiration I got was “my family inspires me”.

I think it’s really a wonderful that our inspiration is so close to us! The dearest and beloved people bring us a huge variety of emotions, interesting ideas, unknown facts.

Family inspires beautiful crocheting things by eve collection. She said “I would like to crochet something funny for my little grandson and something beautiful for daughter-in-law who loves my handmade though criticizes sometimes”.


Yes, our close people are our best inspires and critics also. Two daughters are Katya5’s inspiration for embroidery. She often asks their opinion before starting a project, and always shows them the "finished" product to hear their opinion.



Our beloved people sometimes even give a name to our shop. That story is about VeraidaGifts: “I named my shop after my grandmothers Vera and Ida. "My inspiration is my grandmothers, who were different but each of them gave me different gifts to carry throughout my life. Vera is my maternal grandmother, she taught me different crafts, appreciation of everyday beautiful small things, she always said: "You have to know how to do everything in life, but it does not mean you will do it". Ida is my paternal grandmother, she taught me business and the ability to create something even if I do not have enough supplies, she always said: Be kind and patient in every aspect of your life”. Isn’t it an inspiring wisdom?


I really like that brief but splendid answers about inspiration. honeypunk1: I am inspired by my handsome husband and rock’n’roll



or Shadowpuppets’ words: “My inspiration is my family – children and my husband, literature and shadow puppet theater of all over the world”. It can be seen in every wonderful item they made.


It’s amazing that our little children make us develop and improve our business and skills. LaFiabaRussa wrote me that she wanted to have harmless toys for her baby boy. She was moved by the wish to be sure about the quality of materials and techniques for them to correspond to the baby age who intended to taste everything on teeth. And her elder daughter being a creative person demands aesthetic quality of toys and gives an useful advice. Reading this I become sure about these cute dolls. And you?


As for me, I opened my shop some months ago with nice bright tees with owls, ABC and numbers adapted for little ones. And the sweetest award is that my son was happy to have one of them!


Our family is so inspiring – it’s easy to create when you feel their love and help. What do you think, do they deserve an extraordinary apple pie? :)

Stay inspired!

Lily (heartygift.etsy.com)