Art, patterns and techniques
There is something very satisfying about taking a plain, slightly boring pair of canvas shoes and turning them into something that actually looks like you. Not shop-bought. Not mass-produced. Not the exact same pair everyone else grabbed in a … Read More ...
This free beginner embroidery pattern feels like a nice change of pace if florals aren’t always your thing. “Dotted Lines” has a more minimal, modern sound to it, which makes it appealing for stitchers who like clean lines, simple embellishment, … Read More ...
If you love embroidery books that feel both beautiful and genuinely useful, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery is the kind of title that earns its place on the craft shelf instead of just looking pretty on it.… Read More ...
This one has such a gentle, storybook feel to it. The Dog Walker Printed Panel for Embroidery from LiliPopo is a physical printed fabric panel, not a digital download, with the design printed onto natural organic calico in a … Read More ...
This tatting lacy collar project on CraftBits has a very classic, heirloom feel to it. The pattern uses Coats Chain Mercer-Crochet No. 40, a tatting shuttle, and creates a collar with a centre front depth of about 3 … Read More ...
If you like floral machine embroidery that feels bright and a little bit fancy without being too over-the-top, this free Lily Flowers embroidery design from Ann The Gran is a lovely one. It’s by Fable Kreations, comes in one … Read More ...
There is something especially annoying about a favorite pair of jeans finally giving way just when they’ve reached peak comfort. Usually it’s the knee, the thigh, or that awkward spot near the pocket that gets worn thin first. The good … Read More ...
This one made me laugh because honestly, the mood is very relatable. The Nope, Not Today Embroidery Design – Adorable Sloth Pattern by Embroidery Escape is a machine embroidery download on Design Bundles, and it comes in 4 sizes, … Read More ...
There’s something about spring cross stitch that always feels a little lighter on the hoop. Maybe it’s the bunnies, maybe it’s the flowers, maybe it’s just the excuse to pull out the pretty pastel threads again. Either way, if you’re … Read More ...
This free embroidery flower pattern has a soft, delicate feel that would appeal to anyone who loves romantic floral stitching. The name alone sounds dreamy, and it feels like the kind of project you’d enjoy stitching slowly over a weekend … Read More ...
If you love Celtic design and elegant counted projects, this Irish Wedding Cross-Stitch Chart has a lovely old-world feel to it. The design is built around classic knotwork styling with a soft green and gold palette, and it has that … Read More ...
This one is ridiculously cute, and as a dachshund fan, I can absolutely see the appeal. The Stick and Stitch Wiener Dogs pattern from HoopArtStitch is a hand embroidery product made from water-soluble stick-and-stitch stabilizer, not a machine embroidery … Read More ...
If you’ve ever wandered into the world of needlework and immediately felt like everyone else got handed a secret glossary, you’re not alone. One minute you’re admiring a pretty stitched flower or sampler, and the next you’re trying to work … Read More ...
If you’ve been looking at decorative embroidery stitches and wondering how stitchers create that beautiful criss-cross filled effect inside leaves, petals, and shaped motifs, lattice filling is one of the prettiest techniques to learn.
It looks detailed and a little … Read More ...
Ribbon embroidery has a way of looking far more complicated than it really is. That soft, dimensional finish can make even the simplest flower look beautifully detailed, which is exactly why it’s such a satisfying technique for beginners. And the … Read More ...