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10 Things You Didn’t Know about Plastic Canvas

March 26, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

In this video, Learning Process DIY answers all your Plastic canvas questions. 

If you’ve ever used plastic canvas before, you’ll know that it’s a very versatile medium. You can make so many things with plastic canvas — from baskets to … Read More ...

8 of the world’s most beautiful whitework projects

March 24, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Whitework embroidery, which may be seen in many civilizations across the world, usually contains extremely elaborate motifs utilizing white thread on white backdrop cloth.

The cloth surface is embellished by high-relief stitching, cutting, tugging, or withdrawing threads, and some … Read More ...

Goldwork embroidery threads Explained

March 18, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

What are the most often used goldwork embroidery threads and metals? How do you identify them apart and how do you utilize them? Find out right here in this video by Sarah Homfrey Embroidery.

Even whether the threads are imitation … Read More ...

Figs – Embroidery Pattern

March 15, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

A very unusual topic for an Embroidery pattern, but don’t these figs look stunning?

Figs are said to represent wisdom and understanding. Stitch this intricate fig branch onto kitchen towels, sofa coverings, and tote bags. This Embroidery pattern is free.… Read More ...

Maison Sajou Sewing Book: 20 Projects from the famous French Haberdasher

March 10, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

The Maison Sajou Sewing Book includes twenty embroidered projects ranging from bed linens and tablecloths to book covers and monograms, all meant to bring sophisticated French taste into your home.

Even the most inexperienced sewer will enjoy the delicate needlework … Read More ...

Hand Embroidery: 9 Amazing Embroidery Stitches For Beginners

March 4, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

If you’re new to the world of hand embroidery, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That’s why this list of 9 amazing embroidery stitches that are perfect for beginners. With just a little bit of practice, you’ll

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Plastic Canvas Cute Critter Note Holders

February 28, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago we shared a tutorial for Post it note holders and this week we have another fun little project. I love the retro vintage feel of working with plastic canvas. It truly is a understand craft medium.… Read More ...

Plastic Canvas – How To Make Coasters

February 26, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

There are all kinds of coasters out there, but how many of them are made out of plastic canvas? Probably not many. But with this plastic canvas  tutorial you can make your own and they’ll look great on your coffee … Read More ...

Hand embroidered pillow that your kids will love

February 24, 2023 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, I will show you a step-by-step method to hand embroider your own pattern into the base cloth and convert it into a pillow.

I will also show you a super easy way to make a personalized embroidery … Read More ...

How to make an applique pillow by embroidering appliques

February 21, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

I am very excited to share with you how easy and quick it is to make an applique pillow. There are many ways to make an applique pillow but hand embroidering appliques is one of my favorite techniques.I will show … Read More ...

Landscape Embroidery Hoop Art

February 21, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This embroidery project shows you how to transfer your favorite scene from an image onto muslin to create a beautiful piece of landscape embroidery hoop art. Welcome to this exciting embroidery project that will guide you through the process of … Read More ...

French Knots – Video Tutorial

February 18, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Embroidery is an art form that has been practiced for centuries, and French knots are one of the stitches that have stood the test of time. This stitch adds a unique texture and dimension to any embroidery project, and it’s … Read More ...

Tatting Pattern Basic, Butterfly, and Dragonfly Donuts

February 16, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Tatting Pattern – for this Tatting Pattern You need to be an experienced tatter to be able to follow this pattern, as it does not include any basic tatting instruction. This is an intermediate to advanced level, two shuttle pattern … Read More ...

20 Tutorials For Ribbon Embroidery Roses

February 13, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

As someone who loves needlework, I can say that silk ribbon embroidery is a sophisticated and elegant craft that is truly a joy to work with. The history of silk ribbon embroidery dates back to the creation of the ribbon … Read More ...

Are you using the right sized needle? – Video Tutorial

February 11, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Understand your needles! To guarantee a smoother ride, and faster and neater stitching, choose the appropriate needle size for your sewing.

In This online video Sarah demonstrates what to look for when selecting the correct size, how to detect whether … Read More ...

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