Art, patterns and techniques
With three stunning plastic canvas designs included, this Holiday Hang-Ups pattern booklet that can be purchased from Annie’s Craft Store is a must-have for Christmas.
Just look at this beautiful star! It is so intricate and it is hard to … Read More ...
For some of us, variegated thread is not always easy to incorporate into needlepoint designs. This article from Poppy Monk Needlepoint Kits is full of tips to help you get the most out of that beautiful thread.
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In many places winter means snow and beautiful snowflakes. These five hand embroidery designs that can be purchased over on Etsy capture the looks of these delicate winter beauties perfectly. They are all available to purchase as downloadable pdf files. … Read More ...
Have you ever looked at those beautiful free standing lace creations and wished you could make something like that? Now you can with this helpful tutorial from We All Sew, the Bernina blog.
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With links to tutorials for 22 different plastic canvas stitches, this article from Needlepointers is a must-read for crafters who want to learn more about plastic canvas work.
Honestly, there are many stitches in this list that I have never … Read More ...
I am pretty sure that anyone who celebrates Thanksgiving and does punch needle needs to make this gorgeous 3D Turkey pattern that can be purchased over on Etsy. It is designed by The Primitive Pony USA.
The pattern is … Read More ...
Pincushions are one of those little projects that don’t take too much time to make, but are useful. They make great gifts and are a good way to practice needlework skills. There are also a ton of designs available. … Read More ...
Here’s a small needlepoint project that really packs a graphic punch! It’s a rainbow design from Nuts About Needlepoint.
Complete with a detailed stitch chart and color instructions, you can stitch this up in time for the holidays or … Read More ...
Perfect for Christmas, this charming Baby Jesus in a Manger pattern from Wild Olive is an easy and fast design to make.
You will find a downloadable pdf file for the design. There are not a lot of instructions on … Read More ...
Show off that beautiful embroidered piece you just made by turning it into a patch and putting it on a wearable item. You can learn how with the helpful tutorial from Jessica Long Embroidery.
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Not sure what to get your favorite hand embroiderer for the holidays this year? Here are 20 ideas that can be purchased over on Sulky that a special someone would love to see under the tree. These gift items … Read More ...
This is probably one of the most unique embroidery ideas I have seen in a long time. It is machine embroidery on balsa wood!
How cool is that? The tutorial is over on the Sewing Machine Fun website.
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Here’s a fun way to jazz up a plain face mask. This pattern, which you can purchase from Leisure Arts, is about as pretty as it gets.
You will need to provide all of the supplies, but the pattern has … Read More ...
With punch needle everywhere these days it is fun to come across a technique that is a little bit different than what it usually looks like. Just check out this tutorial on doing embroidery stitches with a punch needle and … Read More ...
Pumpkins…you see them starting in the early fall months all the way through the end of November. Nowadays pumpkin decor starts appearing in stores in late August! You can incorporate pumpkins in any of your pumpkin embroidery with one of … Read More ...