There’s something about spring cross stitch that always feels a little lighter on the hoop. Maybe it’s the bunnies, maybe it’s the flowers, maybe it’s just the excuse to pull out the pretty pastel threads again. Either way, if you’re … Read More ...
Free Shimmer of Petals Embroidery Pattern Review
This free embroidery flower pattern has a soft, delicate feel that would appeal to anyone who loves romantic floral stitching. The name alone sounds dreamy, and it feels like the kind of project you’d enjoy stitching slowly over a weekend … Read More ...
Book Review: Irish Wedding Cross-Stitch Chart by Cari Buziak
If you love Celtic design and elegant counted projects, this Irish Wedding Cross-Stitch Chart has a lovely old-world feel to it. The design is built around classic knotwork styling with a soft green and gold palette, and it has that … Read More ...
Stick and Stitch Wiener Dogs Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review
This one is ridiculously cute, and as a dachshund fan, I can absolutely see the appeal. The Stick and Stitch Wiener Dogs pattern from HoopArtStitch is a hand embroidery product made from water-soluble stick-and-stitch stabilizer, not a machine embroidery … Read More ...
What’s the Difference Between Cross Stitch, Blackwork, Redwork, and Surface Embroidery?
If you’ve ever wandered into the world of needlework and immediately felt like everyone else got handed a secret glossary, you’re not alone. One minute you’re admiring a pretty stitched flower or sampler, and the next you’re trying to work … Read More ...
How to Do Lattice Filling in Hand Embroidery for Beautiful Textured Shapes
If you’ve been looking at decorative embroidery stitches and wondering how stitchers create that beautiful criss-cross filled effect inside leaves, petals, and shaped motifs, lattice filling is one of the prettiest techniques to learn.
It looks detailed and a little … Read More ...
Simple Ribbon Embroidery Flowers for Beginners
Ribbon embroidery has a way of looking far more complicated than it really is. That soft, dimensional finish can make even the simplest flower look beautifully detailed, which is exactly why it’s such a satisfying technique for beginners. And the … Read More ...
Floral Embroidery Sign Laser Cut Pattern
This one is a little different from the usual embroidery file, and honestly, that is part of its charm. The Floral Embroidery Sign Laser Cut. Embroidery Pattern SVG by Digital idea is a free digital download on Design Bundles, and … Read More ...
Mini Mending Mondays: Repair a Shirt Seam Before It Becomes a Proper Disaster
A split seam has a way of pretending it is a tiny problem right up until it absolutely isn’t. One minute it is a little opening under the arm, and the next minute your shirt is having a public event … Read More ...
Free Peony Embroidery Pattern Review
If you’re looking for a free beginner embroidery pattern with a soft floral look, this peony design is a lovely place to start. Peonies always feel a bit special, but this pattern still looks approachable enough for newer stitchers who … Read More ...
Book Review: The Hand Stitching Handbook by Brodie Ermias
If you love the quiet, calming side of sewing, then The Hand Stitching Handbook is the kind of craft book that will probably catch your eye straight away. It has that warm, practical feel that suits anyone who enjoys embroidery, … Read More ...
5 Free Rose Corner Embroidery Patterns for Handkerchiefs and Linens
There is just something timeless about a rose embroidery corner.
Maybe it is because these little floral corners feel so beautifully old-fashioned. They remind me of embroidered handkerchiefs tucked into drawers, pretty pillow slips edged with lace, and table linens … Read More ...
2 Free Zinnia Machine Embroidery Designs to Brighten Up Your Next Project
If you love bright floral machine embroidery designs, these two free zinnia patterns from Ann The Gran are really sweet. Both designs are by Fable Kreations, and both have that cheerful garden look that works beautifully for spring and … Read More ...
Blackwork Projects for Spring
If blackwork sometimes feels a little formal or wintry, spring is the season that softens it beautifully. Floral motifs, fresh color palettes, delicate ornaments, and garden-inspired details give blackwork a lighter feel while still keeping all that lovely geometric structure … Read More ...
Cute Bunnies in Love Free Embroidery Design
This one has such a sweet, cheerful feel to it. The Cute Bunnies in Love Embroidery Design by Embroidery Escape is a machine embroidery file that would work beautifully for both Easter stitching and softer spring or Valentine-style projects too. … Read More ...