Cultures Around the World
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Tropical Flowers and dry palm leaves in a neutral palette give you a lot of options for home decor and clothing. I've stitched them on a light color, but they go well with any colors ranging from dark rust to peach. or beige to taupe! We will have an alphabet to go with these designs early next week.
Boho (Bohemian) refers to artistic people that dress in an unconventional style, They tend to wear flowing clothes decorated with embroidery, flowers, beads and fringe.
7 Designs each in 4 sizes MLJ Check Size
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During the Edo period in Japan (1603-1868), the kokeshi dolls were considered to be guardians of children and the keepers of their souls. They were thought to keep children from harm as they grow up. Because they are believed to watch over children, I thought they would be perfect to decorate children's clothing, bedding, even to make toys of them! These come in 4 sizes from Tiny (a new size) to Large (see check sizes). A total of 48 designs in the complete set.
The cats are interesting. A cat with it's left paw raised is believed to bring luck in business, if it's right paw is raised it watches the home, if both paws are raised you double the good luck!!!
12 Designs each in 4 sizes TSML Check Size
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Landmarks of the World- easy to stitch and symbols of World solidarity in a difficult time.
6 Designs each in 3 sizes MLJ Check Sizes
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PLEASE NOTE: There are two versions of each geisha. One is with no fill in the faces or flowers. These are appropriate for white, cream and other pale colors. The second version has a white fill in the faces and flowers as shown in the design with the blue background. This version is great for denim oir other darker colored jackets.
Though Geishas are often thought of as demure they can also be portrayed with strength and purpose. The Geisha is an extremely well educated woman skilled in music and other arts and hospitality. They are not the concubines that often come to mind. The Kitsune - Fox Mask - can denote good or evil. In Japanese culture, Fox has contradictory behavior. It can be benevolent (good) or malevolent (evil) depending on the situation. Therefore the Geisha wearing this mask can control her future. The sword also portrays the geisha's control of her environment and portrays loyalty and strength.
8 Designs each in 4 sizes MLJCO Check Sizes
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Though it has the ability to touch all and continues to do so, Jazz was an expression of a particular time in American History. These designs capture that expression with a somewhat of a contemporary twist. They are sure to "Jazz" up any project
8 Designs each in 3 sizes MLJ Check Sizes
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This highly detailed portrait portrays the beauty of African women. You can change her look by changing the colors in her headdress or even the shade of her skin..
This set comes as both Split designs or one single design - be sure to look at the options in the Add to Cart box:
SPLIT DESIGNS
Medium Designs 01-03 1 0.9 X 7.5”
Large Designs 04-06 12.8 x 8.8”
SINGLE DESIGNS
10.9 X 7.5” BFC1818-Commercial-01
12.8 x 8.8” BFC1818-Commercial-02
If you haven't done one of our large designs I recommend you downloading the free tutorial and designs:
Tutorial: How to do large designs -designs included
Check Sizes
< Free design is the last image on the left.
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Mehndi Designs, from India, are usually done all in shades of Henna. But the designs are so versatile, they are also pretty in beautiful colors! I saw a photo of a wedding dress from Bangladesh covered with Mehndi embroidery in beautiful colors. It inspired me to do this set. And you can stitch these in more traditional Mehndi colors of course.
15 Designs each in 3 sizes MLJ Check Sizes
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