If you have ever fallen down a temari rabbit hole and found yourself staring at those beautifully wrapped thread balls wondering how on earth people make them so perfectly, Japanese Temari Handbook by Emi Horie is the kind of book … Read More ...
DMC Blue Vespa Intermediate Cross Stitch Kit Review
The DMC Blue Vespa Intermediate Cross Stitch Kit immediately made me think of European summers, cobbled streets and the freedom of travelling somewhere new.
As I write this, my 19-year-old daughter is travelling around Europe and is just about to … Read More ...
The Goldfish by Henri Matisse Advanced Cross Stitch Kit Review
The Goldfish by Henri Matisse Advanced Cross Stitch Kit transforms one of Matisse’s most colourful paintings into an impressive needlework project.
The original 1912 artwork is known for its vibrant colours and unusual composition, both of which translate beautifully into … Read More ...
Book Review: Pom Pom Pom Christmas – 40 Festive Pom Poms to Make
If you thought you knew how to make a pom pom, Pom Pom Pom Christmas by Henry Le may make you reconsider everything you’ve ever done with two circles of cardboard and a ball of yarn.
This book contains 40 … Read More ...
Video Ribbon Embroidery Tutorials for French Knots
French knots are one of those stitches that can make a ribbon embroidery project look instantly more polished. They’re tiny, textured, and surprisingly versatile, but they can also be the stitch that makes beginners want to toss the hoop across … Read More ...
Embroidery Keychain Laser Cut Pattern
This is one of those small projects that could be surprisingly addictive once you start making them. The Embroidery Keychain Laser Cut. Embroidery Keyring SVG by Digital idea is a free digital download on Design Bundles, and it is set … Read More ...
DMC Pomegranates Intermediate Embroidery Kit Review
The DMC Pomegranates Intermediate Embroidery Kit is a bright, modern project filled with rich reds, warm oranges and deep green leaves. The pre-printed pink fabric means there is no pattern transferring required, so you can begin stitching straight away.
The … Read More ...
Merrily on High Cross Stitch Pattern Review: A Sweet Retro Christmas Sampler
If you love nostalgic Christmas décor with a playful pink and mint twist, the Merrily on High Cross Stitch Pattern by Sweetfire Road is a lovely project to add to your holiday stitching list.
This cheerful counted cross stitch sampler … Read More ...
Free Felted Woodland Mini Mending Pattern Review
This one is especially charming because it mixes felting with embroidery, which gives it a more textured, storybook kind of finish. If you’ve been searching for free mending patterns with a bit more personality, this woodland-inspired design sounds absolutely delightful.… Read More ...
Book Review: Simple Sashiko – 20 Easy Projects to Create & Inspire
If you’ve been wanting to try sashiko but all those perfectly spaced little stitches have made you slightly nervous, Simple Sashiko by Susie Johns looks like a very friendly place to begin.
Rather than being a huge dictionary of sashiko … Read More ...
Free Paisley Flowers Embroidery Design Review
If you like floral machine embroidery with a bit more swirl and personality, this free Paisley Flowers embroidery design from Ann The Gran is a fun one. It’s by Fable Kreations, comes in one size at 6.23″ x 7.72″… Read More ...
Book Review: Fine Whitework by Jenny Adin-Christie
There is something so quietly beautiful about whitework. It never needs bright colour or fuss to make an impression, and that is exactly why Fine Whitework: Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration feels so appealing. It has that refined, … Read More ...
Mini Mending Mondays: Fix a Towel Edge with Simple Hand Stitching
Every home seems to have that one towel that is slightly past its prime but still somehow everyone reaches for it. Maybe it is your favorite tea towel, maybe it is the kitchen hand towel, maybe it is the one … Read More ...
Handsome Man With His Camera Hand Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review
This one has a lovely calm, thoughtful feel to it and is a nice change from the usual florals and cute animals. The Printable Handsome Man With His Camera Hand Embroidery Pattern from EmbroideryAndMind is a digital download for … Read More ...
Beautiful Brazilian Embroidery Flowers to Try
If you’ve ever looked at Brazilian embroidery and thought, well that’s a bit fancy in the best possible way, you’re not wrong. This dimensional style is all about glossy rayon thread, raised stitches, and flowers that seem to bloom right … Read More ...