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How to Price Machine Embroidery Work

January 24, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Do you do professional machine embroidery?  Are you sure you are setting the right price for your work?  It is not always easy setting prices.  Luckily, this helpful article from Crafty Life Mom can help.

Full of a number of … Read More ...

5 Floral Heart Hand Embroidery Patterns

January 22, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your love and affection than with a handmade gift. Hand embroidery has always been a popular form of needlework and it is a great way to create … Read More ...

Easy Valentine’s Day Hoop Art

January 20, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Here’s a fun and easy project from Create Craft Love that is perfect for Valentine’s Day.  In the article you will 3 different designs.  Make one or all of them.  They make a perfect Valentine’s Day gift.

Complete with a … Read More ...

How to Use Sulky Puffy Foam

January 18, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Have you ever wanted to try out Sulky Puffy Foam but weren’t sure how?  This blog post over on their website tells you exactly how to use it with your machine embroidery.

This product adds a lovely dimension to embroidered … Read More ...

How to Make Plastic Canvas Earrings

January 16, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a unique gift for that special someone?  Why not try making them a pair of plastic canvas earrings.  This free pattern from Eye Love Knots shows you how to make these modern and striking earrings.

With … Read More ...

5 Fine Art Needlepoint Pillow Patterns

January 15, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As an avid needlepointer, I always love finding new projects to work on. And what could be more fun than creating a needlepoint pillow that looks like it was designed by some of the most famous artists in the world?… Read More ...

Happy Spring – Free Hand Embroidery Sampler

January 14, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

You may not think it right now, but spring is right around the corner.  Why not celebrate it with a new hand embroidery project!  This free pattern comes to us from Amy Ball for Polka Dot Chair and it could … Read More ...

How to Transfer an Embroidery Pattern

January 12, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Have you ever seen a lovely embroidery design, but can’t figure out how to transfer it to your canvas?   This tutorial from Down Grapevine Lane will help you out.

You will find easy-to-follow instructions to take your pattern that is … Read More ...

Free Punch Needle Hearts Tutorial

January 10, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Ok folks, it’s time for some punch needle love.  And by love I mean hearts!  Look at this charming and festive free pattern from Punch Needle World.  It’s beautiful, and it is not that hard if you have some … Read More ...

5 50 wt Aurifil Color Builder Sets

January 8, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

 

I’m always on the lookout for ways to build up my thread stash and make sure I have the right shades for all of my sewing projects. Aurifil has a solution for us crafters with their five different color builder … Read More ...

How to Make a Modern Freeform Punch Needle Design

January 6, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Put your punch needle skills to good use and make a modern freeform work or art.  This article from Apartment Therapy shows you how.

Complete with a supply list and loads of step-by-step photos and instructions, you will be creating … Read More ...

Beginner’s Guide to Needlepainting

January 4, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Stitch Floral brings us a lovely beginner’s guide to needlepainting.  The author uses a peony as her example.  I absolutely love peonies, so I was immediately drawn to this article.  Once I read it I was impressed with the story … Read More ...

How To Make an Embroidered Clasp Purse

January 2, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Put your hand embroidery and sewing skills to good use and make a lovely clasp purse.  This easy-to-follow tutorial from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows you how.

From start to finish, you will get all of the information needed … Read More ...

10 Hand Beading Embroidery Projects

January 1, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As a beader myself, I can attest to the fact that adding beads to a project truly brings it to life. There’s just something about the pop of color and sparkle that can take a piece from good to great. … Read More ...

How to Make a Union Jack Pin Cushion Bracelet

December 30, 2021 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

Check out this fun and easy Union Jack pin cushion bracelet pattern from Cat Morley’s over on Cut Out & Keep.

You don’t need a lot of supplies, just standard cross stitch ones and some filling.  The counted pattern tells … Read More ...

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