Art, patterns and techniques
Where punch needle Christmas ornaments are concerned, this candy cane heart from Kreinik ranks up there with some of the prettiest. It has so many interesting details, like the glass bead holly berries, that make it stand out. The way … Read More ...
Embroidered hand towels are a fantastic way to add a touch of personal style to your kitchen and are perfect for decorating your home throughout the seasons. They are simple to create and make for a thoughtful, handmade gift that … Read More ...
These charming and unique doily embroidery patterns from 5 Little Monsters are definitely not your grandmothers’ doilies. Don’t get me wrong, I love my grandmother’s doilies, and I display some of them proudly. I’ve always been amazed at how … Read More ...
This free plastic canvas coasters pattern from Strings Away combines the best of two crafting worlds, needlework and quilting. It takes the classic maple leaf quilt block pattern and turns it into a coaster. These are a must-make for anyone … Read More ...
Are you looking for some spooky, but not too scary Halloween hand embroidery projects? Check out these charming projects from Sulky. These stood out to me because they are just so darn cute. There are eight to choose from, … Read More ...
Gift cards are a booming business, and have been for quite some time. For friends and family who you just aren’t sure what to buy, they make an ideal present. They are given for all sorts of occasions too. Unfortunately, … Read More ...
It is never a bad time to start a new hand embroidery project, and this charming design from Adventures of a DIY Mom has just been added to my to-do list for fall. Of course, that list seems to be … Read More ...
The moment I saw this tutorial from Marching North I knew I had to bring it to you. What a fantastic idea! I don’t know about you, but I live in blue jeans. Let’s face it though, sometimes they can … Read More ...
Here is a project for all of you needlepointers who love Christmas trees. Sometimes less is more, and that is definitely the case with this lovely pattern. You won’t find any added bling on this tree, but the red border … Read More ...
Thanksgiving falls right before Christmas and it’s a very special holiday in the United States. Originally started as a harvest celebration, it’s a time when families and friends come together to celebrate the things they are thankful for. We always … Read More ...
In our family, when colder days and shorter months roll around, our deck of cards comes out. We love gathering around the dining room table and play card games. On holidays, our extended family joins in the festivities. From young … Read More ...
If you like Halloween and you do embroidery, then you pretty much have to make one (or all) of these adorable spider web embroidery projects from Adventures of a DIY Mom. If you have a thing for spiders, or … Read More ...
Even if he is saying boo, don’t be scared of this happy ghost. He won’t hurt you, he’s way too cute for that. In fact this little ghost even comes with a pumpkin pattern as an added treat. I think … Read More ...
Cats and Halloween seem to go together, and this adorable free embroidery pattern from Hudson’s Holidays demonstrates that. It has got to be one of the most charming designs that I have seen in a long time. You can’t help … Read More ...
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for new hobbies to start. Not that I have the time to do them of course, but I can always dream. My craft room has a whole area dedicated to … Read More ...