now available // wild olive transfer patterns

Back in 2008 I released my first sets of PDF embroidery patterns. I love PDF patterns because they arrive nearly instantly, you can adjust the sizing, and print as many as you want. Over the years, many people have asked how to work with them (I have a whole list of ways!), and many want to know if there will ever be Wild Olive transfer patterns.

And transfer patterns are here at last!

This is (obviously) new for me, so I'm trying it out and seeing how it goes. Starting with a few pattern packs and growing from there.

Having transfer patterns made, especially when you have a library of over 100 pattern sets, is a big deal. And I'm a small, very small, one-person business. The logistics were more than I could handle on my own. But then, Jenn from Stitcharama contacted me about working together. What an answer to this long-thought-on question of transfers!



I had previously tried out Stitcharama's iron-transfer patterns, and was really pleased with the results. So I feel so good about having them create these patterns for you.

Wild Olive transfer patterns are packaged a little differently than most patterns like this. Instead of buying a single pattern set, they come in packs that are combined by theme. Why did I make the decision to do it this way? Well, it's so that you can ultimately get the best price per page of patterns.

As PDFs, these patterns cost $4.00 per set. By grouping them into sets, I can bring you the sets at a similar cost. Selling them separately would have been significantly higher. I know that might sound strange, but it's how these things go.




To start, there are three packages of patterns: Teeny Tiny Transfers, Christmas Transfers, and Fun Foods Transfers, each with 7-8 pages. AND, the patterns are reusable a few times!

I'm hoping to add collections of animal patterns and creative crafty patterns soon. If you have any requests for collections, feel free to let me know!

And since we're getting close to Christmas, you should know that if you order right away, pattern orders should arrive in time for the holiday. If you want, you can even have them shipped directly to your recipient with a note from you!

Now head over to Stitcharama to take a closer look. Yaaaaayyyy for transfer patterns!

shop news // red, white & cute pattern set

I've got a new old embroidery pattern in my shop! What I mean is, I took my old set called The 4th! and updated it to make a new pattern. It's filled with designs to celebrate the USA and stitching it might make you feel more patriotic than usual. Or at least a little nostalgic?

Allow me to share a little fact about me and patriotism. I don't often think of myself as patriotic. (Which might sound odd given the club I ran for a year!) I've got my reasons, and really, they aren't so important here. But there a few things that make me very excited to be part of America.

First, a road trip gets me excited because seeing the country and people's lives intrigues me. Similarly, anything having to do with the 50 states puts me in a "this land is my land" sort of mood. But there's one thing that always, always brings out my patriotic side:

Disney World.

Specifically, Hall of Presidents and The American Adventure in Epcot. These two spots are easily seen as good napping spots, but I always walk out the doors feeling a new sense of pride in my country. I think because when you see all the horrible things our country has gone through (even when we're the cause) in history, but how we band together after? Well, it's inspiring. It makes me think that there's still hope that the hurts we deal with now can be healed.

So anyway, I'm good with a little red, white, and blue. And that's why I thought it was time to make my old pattern new again. Here's a peek at the designs:



A few of the old patterns are gone, the six that remain got a tiny facelift, and there are seven new designs. And of course, it's got a new name, which is based on a sign I saw at Hobby Lobby. Red, White & Cute!




The color palette is definitely patriotic, but a little altered, which I love.

And yes, it's a little close to the 4th of July, but these are easy patterns, so you'd still have time to whip something up. Plus, there is the election season. Though I'm not sure we want to taint any of these designs with that, yes?

Check out Red, White & Cute on Etsy.