Welcome to Designs from Margaret Lee!
Friday October 16, 2026
Today, Etsy decided to make one of my best-selling items 'unavailable' on my Etsy shop.
Why? Because they thought I was violating their term of service, probably something decided by AI agent. All I did was send copies of a free patterns (designed by me) to a repeat customer to give away at a retreat she is attending next week. The FREE Pattern is here on my website.
My Etsy shop is still up and running except for the one item.
Until the issue is resolved, you can order it or anything else I sell, on my website, please send an email to margaretleearts@gmail.com describing what you would like to purchase, how many and what size. Free shipping on orders over $35.00 Then I will send you a PayPal invoice as ship everything within a few days of payment.
I am seriously considering adding e-commerce to my website and/or other platforms such as https://ballwool.com/shops/MargaretLee , It is new and has a number of my current designs listed as PDFs. I do not have any physical items listed yet.
I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Margaret Lee
NEW Designs:
Two new cross-stitch patterns of quilt blocks designs are now available. Each design is approximately 5" x 5" when stitched on 14 count fabric. These also fit into the Featherweight Sampler, https://www.etsy.com/listing/1365080068
Q-16 Stars
https://www.etsy.com/listing/445569703
Q 04 Bird of Paradise - 5 Diamonds
YouTube Video:
I created a YouTube video featuring Needle Park Avenue.
How to use Needle Park Avenue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWlU3dC0iRQ
Needle Park Avenue is a unique type of needle minder that helps stitchers keep track of threaded needles. It helps stitchers stitch faster, neater and more accurately by having more than one needle threaded at a time and keeping it 'parked' in it's space until needed. This method reduces the need for numerous starting and ending of threads thus reducing the use of 'knots' and bulk on the back of the fabric.
If you enjoy full coverage projects - watch The Nerdy Needle Floss Tube #8
This amazing science teacher has lots of great information for stitching on a diagonal and using NPA !
• FlossTube #8: Parking Method WITH Needles ...
Happy Stitching! Margaret Lee
Featherweight Stitch-A-Long:
I'm thrilled to share that two quilt block-inspired designs are now available in my Etsy Shop! These designs can be added to the Featherweight Sampler or stitched separately to frame or finish as desired.
While designing the Featherweight Sampler, I stitched it to commemorate my favorite Singer Featherweight, a 221 - the one I use most often. This version for the Stitch-A-Long will be for my 222 model and it deserves it's own quilt block. I'm in the process of creating a few more new designs, maybe one of them will be The One!
I recently a PDF titled 'Guide Cross Stitch on Aida', for use with the Stitch-A-Long. It began as a simple introduction and has blossomed into an useful 23-page resource, complete with a cover, a handy table of contents, a detailed index, and a delightful design perfect for beginners to stitch on Aida.
Best Wishes and Happy Stitching!
Margaret Lee
News: November 2025
We are ready to start our first Stitch-A-Long using my design, 'Featherweight Bee Quilt Sampler'. (click here to go to the SAL page).
I am Margaret Lee, the designer of ‘Featherweight Bee Quilt Sampler’ from Designs From Margaret Lee. In the coming weeks I will be stitching and leading you through stitching this design from gathering supplies to finishing and framing.
Everyone with a Singer Featherweight sewing machine, especially those who use it to quilt, appreciates their history and reliability. This counted thread sampler is a wonderful way to commemorate a special Featherweight for yourself or a friend or two or three.
We have a new Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/margaretleeneedleart/ , where there will be news and updates about the Stitch-A-Long. You can post & share thoughts about needlework and ask questions. If you have any questions or suggestions, please direct message me on Facebook or through my Etsy shop.
www.etsy.com/shop/MargaretLeeNeedleArt
I will be working on 28 count Cashel Linen, and also show how to make the stitches on 14 count Aida.
Best Wishes and Happy Stitching!
Margaret Lee
