I’m having a bit of a problem with these adorable embroidery hoop punch needle designs from Hearth & Vine. I can’t decide which one I want to do first because they are all so cute!
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Art, patterns and techniques
I’m having a bit of a problem with these adorable embroidery hoop punch needle designs from Hearth & Vine. I can’t decide which one I want to do first because they are all so cute!
Made in 4″ mini … Read More ...
Are you looking for an easy beginner level plastic canvas design? Take a look at this lovely free poinsettia ornament pattern from Strings Away!. Made in these bright and festive colors, it will stand out on your Christmas tree. … Read More ...
Ooh La La! Look how pretty this hand embroidered beret is. With lovely flowers and leaves around the entire piece, it takes a plain winter cap to whole other level. With the cold months quickly approaching, this project would be … Read More ...
I love incorporating my crafting into jewelry making. That is why, when I saw these fantastic dangle earrings from Eye Love Knots, I knew I had to bring them to you. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any other occasion, … Read More ...
These four little Christmas gnome stockings are just about as cute as they can be. They would look lovely hung up in your “gnome”. Sorry about that, I never knew how many gnome puns one could come up with so … Read More ...
I’m pretty sure that around the holidays, the movie Elf has got to be one of the most frequently quoted movies. Of course I don’t actually know that for a fact, but given all of the memes and others things … Read More ...
Are you an experienced embroiderer interested in learning a new embroidery technique? The Casalguidi stitch would be a good one for you, and this detailed tutorial from Needle ‘n Thread demonstrates how it’s done.
This is not a stitch for … Read More ...
It can be quite challenging to find needlework patterns for Hanukkah, so when I saw this adorable plastic canvas dreidels tutorial, I knew I had to bring it to you. Just look at how charming they are!
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Do you remember when you were a child and you would collect all of those beautiful fall leaves that covered the ground in the fall months? I could never decide which one I liked best. Once I did, I would … Read More ...
Amish patterns, like the one in this design, are usually seen in quilts. This time however, Janet Perry from Nuts About Needlepoint, takes that traditional quilt design and puts it into needlepoint. She then takes it a step further … Read More ...
Don’t we all need a little grace sometimes? I know I do. Now you can have it all the time with this lovely hand embroidery pattern from Stitch Floral.
The designer uses a number of different stitches to make … Read More ...
Reindeer are one of those perennial symbols of the holidays. You can find them in so many Christmas stories and movies. Let’s face it, without reindeers, Santa wouldn’t be able to deliver all of the gifts every year.
Have you ever wondered how stumpwork artists make those raised sections in some of their work? You know…the sections where the designs form a three dimensional effect. It is all about wires, and this helpful tutorial from Sew in Love… Read More ...
With autumn leaves falling and the smell of pumpkin spice wafting through the air everywhere, this adorable little punch needle design from The Teacher’s Pet Design Studio is a must-make. Just look at all of the fun details.
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From the dishes to the tablecloth, when family and friends gather for the holiday, you always want to set a nice table, and homemade items make it that much more special. This year, dress up your Thanksgiving table with … Read More ...