With the extra bling added to this pretty embroidered snowflake ornament from Swoodson Says, your Christmas tree will look like there is fresh fallen snow on it. OK, that is an exaggeration, but it will look lovely on your … Read More ...
Christmas Tree Free Hand Embroidery Pattern
Are you looking for a simple yet festive hand embroidery project to make for the holidays? This bright and cheerful Christmas tree, from I Should be Mopping the Floor might be just what you are looking for. Side note here: … Read More ...
Vote – Free Hand Embroidery Pattern
With the election coming up in a few days here in the United States, I thought that this was a fitting hand embroidery project to bring to you. This “Vote” pattern is a festive way to show off your patriotic … Read More ...
Day of the Dead Hand Embroidered Felt Skulls Tutorial
Sugar skull art has always fascinated me. So many of the designs are very intricate and they feature bold and bright colors. That beautiful artwork can be found in this small hand embroidery project from Casa Artelexia. Using felt … Read More ...
Free Thanksgiving Turkey Hand Embroidery Pattern
You are going to want tp gobble up this adorable little hand embroidered turkey pattern from A Lively Hope. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving and that is one of those holidays that, sadly, gets overlooked sometimes. Because it fall about … Read More ...
Book Review – Animal Embroidery Workbook
This beautifully illustrated book entitled Animal Embroidery Workbook by Jessica Long is a must-have if you want to create some lovely critter embroidery.
There are 30 different projects, each with a detailed and unique design. With sections on beginner designs, … Read More ...
Halloween Embroidered Sweater Tutorial
Are you someone who doesn’t like to wear elaborate Halloween costumes, but still likes to show a little bit of holiday spirit? Have I got a hand embroidery project for you!
Just look at the Boo! design on this sweater. … Read More ...
Halloween Appliqué Machine Embroidery Bundle
Get ready for some fun Halloween machine embroidery with this gorgeous bundle of 36 spooktacular designs from Laugh Love Appliqué. Each one is cuter than the next and you will have a hard time deciding which one is your … Read More ...
How to Hand Embroider Letters – 10 Free Tutorials
Have you noticed all of the hand embroidery projects with letters on them? From funny to inspirational, there is something for everyone. It’s not that hard to write your own messages with embroidery. It just takes a bit of know-how.… Read More ...
Ribbon Embroidery Forget Me Nots – Free Tutorial
Perfect as an introduction to ribbon embroidery, this forget-me-not flower pattern is lovely. Forget-me-nots appear throughout history. They were Henry the IV’s emblem. It is also said that the name comes from a German tale. According to the legend, a … Read More ...
Monk’s Cloth Swedish Weaving Christmas Patterns
Until I saw this pattern book from Annie’s Craft Store, I was not familiar with Monk’s Cloth or Swedish Weaving (sometimes known as Huck embroidery). Now that I know a little bit more about it, I’m intrigued. It’s a … Read More ...
Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Free Hand Embroidery Pattern
Doesn’t everyone need a Charlie Brown Christmas tree in their lives? Well, maybe not everyone, but I’m pretty sure lots of people do. I anxiously await that time of year when the Charlie Brown Christmas television special. And when the … Read More ...
Trees in the Snow Embroidery Kit
While it’s nice to make a hand embroidery project that is unique and can be tailored to a person’s specific tastes, sometimes it’s nice to have a kit. Kits are great for those times when you don’t want to worry … Read More ...
10 Free Machine and Hand Embroidery Flamingo Patterns
It’s all about pink in this article! That is to say that it is all about pink flamingoes. Whether you are obsessed with everything tropical, or you live in a nice sunny climate, there is no denying that flamingoes are … Read More ...
Victorian Tufting Embroidery – DIY Tutorial
Have you ever heard of victorian tufting? I know that I had not seen it before, but I sure am intrigued. Along the lines of turkey work, or the Ghiordes knot, it’s basically fluffy embroidery work and it looks like … Read More ...