Art, patterns and techniques
Known for its striking looks, bargello is a popular design in needlepoint. This article from the Gentleman Crafter brings us a number of different variations of this striking design.
With examples of 7 different types of the technique, one is … Read More ...
Sloths are about as cute as they can be, and this adorable design by Cutesy Crafts for the Polka Dot Chair website captures them perfectly. One look at this sweet sloth hanging from a tree and you’ll be making your … Read More ...
Once you are done making your beautiful needlepoint ornament how do you finish it? This detailed article from Abigail Cecile will show you how.
From the supplies needed to easy-to-follow instructions, everything you need to know is included. There are … Read More ...
Perfect for Christmas gifts or for any other reason, these punch needle coasters are about as cute as it gets. They are also easy to make, especially with this tutorial from Marching North.
Not only does the tutorial have … Read More ...
Here is a unique way to show off your hand embroidery skills. It is hand embroidered bunting and the tutorial is from Make Eat Sleep Repeat. The bunting in the photos for the tutorial spell out boss, but one … Read More ...
I have always been fascinated by stumpwork. It adds such lovely dimension to a project and makes it almost life-like in some designs. That is certainly the case with this stunning primula pattern designed by Missarorua that can be purchased … Read More ...
Just one look at some of these gnome patterns that you can purchase over on AccuQuilt will make you a gnome fan for life. Each one is cuter than the next. See which one(s) you like best!
I don’t know about you, but once I start using a spool of perle cotton
it inevitably ends up a tangled mess. This box design from Stitches of Life – Lelia Evelyn is a great solution for that problem.… Read More ...
Always losing your sewing needles? Looking to make a unique gift for your sewing friends? This class, offered over on Creativebug, might be just the project you are looking for. Best of all it is free when you begin … Read More ...
If you are interested in learning how to do plastic canvas needlework, this cross pattern from Joy with Purpose may be just what you are looking for.
With detailed diagrams and written instructions, you can make these in no time. … Read More ...
Bev, over at Flamingo Toes, brings us another beautiful hand embroidery project. This time it is a flower bouquet with home written in script.
The detailed tutorial has links to videos that demonstrate the various stitches if you aren’t … Read More ...
Cuteness overload alert!! Look at this absolutely adorable mini basket made out of embroidery floss
. The tutorial is brought to you by The Creativity Patch and is ideal for all of that floss you have left over from … Read More ...
Are you looking for a completely unique way to decorate your embroidery hoops
? Then look no further than this article from Laura K. Bray Designs. She uses wood burning
to jazz up her hoops.
Isn’t that spectacular?! With … Read More ...
I hate to admit it, but the only type of mice I like are pictures of them. That’s why I’m a fan of all 10 of these whimsical mice machine embroidery patterns that can be purchased over on Embroidery Machine … Read More ...
I don’t know about you, but we probably all learned how to transfer embroidery designs onto our canvas in different ways. We also may not love the way we do it, but aren’t quite sure about other methods. Now you … Read More ...