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How to Make French Knots

February 10, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

If you are new to hand embroidery, one of the most common stitches you will find is the french knot.  It is an easy stitch, but can be a bit tricky when just starting out.  Once you have mastered it … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Butterfly – Free Pattern

February 9, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Julie over on Strings Away! brings us this charming little plastic canvas butterfly plant poke pattern.  What a fun idea!  Wouldn’t these decorations be pretty placed all around your house?  They would make a lovely gift for your favorite plant … Read More ...

5 Hand Embroidery Hearts Tutorials

February 8, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Impress your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with not one hand embroidered heart, but five different ones.  Each one of these charming and festive heart patterns from Wandering Threads Embroidery are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.

What is … Read More ...

Colonial Stitch Hand Embroidery Tutorial

February 7, 2021 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

Are you looking for a new stitch to add to your hand embroidery repertoire?  Perhaps you want a stitch that looks like a french knot but is a bit different?  This tutorial from Polkadots & Blooms demonstrates the colonial knot.… Read More ...

Valentine’s Plastic Canvas Wreath Pattern

February 6, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

With lots of little hearts, a couple of cupids and a dove, this lovely and festive Valentine Wreath pattern is perfect for the holiday.  Available for purchase from Annie’s Craft Store, the design is for people with an intermediate … Read More ...

20 Common Embroidery Mistakes

February 5, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

We have all been there at one time or another.  We’ve decided on that perfect embroidery pattern and worked hard to finish it, only to realize that we’ve made one mistake or another.  It can be frustrating to work hard … Read More ...

Tulips Needlepoint Pattern

February 3, 2021 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

Based on a scrappy quilt pattern, Janet over on Nuts about Needlepoint has reimagined the quilt design and turned it into this lovely project for needlepoint.  Instead of using fabric scraps she uses yarn.

This is an ideal project for … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Valentine’s Heart Charms

February 1, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Ok folks…it’s time to gather up all of your yarn in pinks, reds and whites.  That way you can make these absolutely adorable plastic canvas hearts from Julie Measures.  These little makes are about as easy as it gets, … Read More ...

Mason Jar Flower Bouquet Hand Embroidery Pattern

January 31, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Bev over on Flamingo Toes strikes gold again with this lovely hand embroidery project.  It is a bouquet of flowers in a mason jar.  It even has a heart in the center of the jar to make it that much … Read More ...

Heart Embroidery Sampler Pattern

January 29, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

With seven stitches incorporated into this stunning hand embroidered heart pattern, it is an ideal piece for the beginner.  Designed by Rachel Beyer over on Adventures in Making, you can purchase this pattern on Etsy. It is a charming … Read More ...

10 Free Beaded Embroidery Flower Designs

January 28, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Beading in hand embroidery adds sparkling dimension to projects, but sometimes it is hard to find designs to use.  If you are looking for ways to add some floral beading to your hand embroidery, then this blog post from Sew … Read More ...

Hand Embroidered Heart Charm- Free Pattern

January 27, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Amy from Amy Loves to Sew designed this beautiful hand embroidered heart charm and she made a tutorial so everyone else can make it too.

Done in colors that one doesn’t traditionally see in hearts, the design incorporates flowers and … Read More ...

Punch Needle Beginner’s Guide

January 25, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Take a look at all of the social media outlets and you will soon see that punch needle is all the rage.  Crafters are designing all kinds of beautiful patterns.  For those of you who may not be familiar with … Read More ...

Heart Bookmark – Free Plastic Canvas Pattern

January 24, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Do you need a quick make for someone special who loves to read?  Have I got a pattern for you!  This sweet plastic canvas bookmark with hearts running down the center of it from Strings Away is just the thing.… Read More ...

DIY Plastic Canvas Jewelry Tutorial

January 23, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you ready to make a statement?  Sometimes we all need a new piece of jewelry to add to our wardrobe and sometimes we want to to stand out.  That is where these beautiful plastic canvas necklaces from Dear Handmade … Read More ...

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