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As each new issue of CME magazine is produced and printed, we offer select embroidery designs to our readers. These design downloads are featured on our Special Offers page, and are available for downloading free of charge for a limited time.

Did you miss a download? Don't despair. After offers expire, designs are moved to our secure shopping site at SewNShop.com. You can preview and order designs right online!

November/December 2007

"Too Hot to Handle" Pattern
and Embroidery Download
Go retro with this jaunty snowman potholder! For a limited time, download the snowman patterns and embroidery design free. Free download offer expired Jan. 10, 2008.
Snowman pattern and embroidery design: CME0141

September/October 2007

"Pretty in Paint" Pattern Discount and Free Download
The latest addition to our CME pattern collection is Butterick 5084, an empire top available for a limited time for 70% off the regular price! To sweeten the deal even more, we give you our featured original flower-and-vine border design absolutely free. Pattern offer and free download expired Dec. 31, 2007.
Flower-and-Vine Motif: CME0140

July/August 2007

"Fashion Forward" Free Download
Stretch mesh is a must for summer dressing. Learn how to embroider this delicate fabric using the tips in our July/August '07 issue and this free motif designed just for use with mesh. Free offer expired September 18, 2007.
Swirl Mesh: CME0135

May/June 2007

"Inside-Outside Embroidery"
Our whimsical flower and leaf motifs are digitized so you can easily use just one or as many as 11 different elements. Team that with multiple fabric combinations, and traditional and reverse appliqué techniques, and the options are endless! Free offer expired July 17, 2007. Watch for these designs at SewNShop.com:
Flower: CME0134a
Leaf: CME0134b

March/April 2007

"Edge Your Bet"
This original swirl border design was featured on our Spring '07 CME/Butterick jacket pattern. The free download expired July 1.Watch for this design at SewNShop.com:
Swirl: CME0132

January/February 2007

"Buttonhole Fasten-ation"
Embroidery stitches transform functional fastenings into fashion focal points. Use our scroll design to create your own beautiful pillow showcasing changeable button-in panels. Free offer expired March 15, 2007. This design is available at SewNShop.com:
Scroll Buttonhole: CME0128

Holiday 2007

"Pockets Full of J-O-Y"
Spread joy when you embellish a Santa-approved holiday card holder with our large J-O-Y letters—packed with two appliqué techniques and lots of creative possibilities. Free offer expired Jan. 8, 2008.

Quilting & Embroidery Spring 2007

"Butterfly Charm"
This butterfly appliqué motif offers a delightful surprise, hiding amid the flower appliqués on our featured lap quilt. Or use it on the project of your choice. Free offer expired May 23, 2007. This design is available at SewNShop.com:
Butterfly Charm: CME0131

Embroidery and Paper 2007

"New Flames" Free Download
You'll glow with pride at the elegant results when you embellish basic glass candleholders using our original leaf motif. Get all the details in our Paper & Embroidery '07 issue. Free offer expired August 28, 2007.
Leaf: CME0138

Embroidery and Paper 2007

"Sweet Shapes" Free Downloads
Summer parties will be sweeter with pretty butterfly candy cones, and Christmas will be jollier with antlered reindeer goody holders! Make your own with our free butterfly wings, and reindeer face, antler and ear designs, following the complete instructions in the Paper & Embroidery '07 issue. Free offer expired August 28, 2007.
Butterfly Wing: CME0136
Reindeer: CME0137

Additional Designs

Designs from previous years are also available from SewNShop.com. Browse these pages for thumbnail views of past designs: