Art, patterns and techniques
Learn the stunning art of Japanese Sashiko stitching with this comprehensive tutorial guide that’s jam-packed with inspirational craft ideas. Sashiko, meaning “little stabs”, it’s a traditional Japanese sewing method that uses evenly spaced basic running stitches to create eye-catching geometric … Read More ...
Words or quotes on jeans and denim jackets are so popular right now, but who wants to pay $100 extra for something you can DIY yourself. This tutorial shows you how to free motion the words directly o to your … Read More ...
This embroidery tutorial is for Sashiko Japanese embroidery. This tutorial uses a kit but you can still view the guide as an easy embroidery tutorial. The detail in this cushion is quite intricate. Don’t expect to finish this tutorial in … Read More ...
Stitch up a super unique ornament with this felt pineapple free pattern! It uses a fun air plant as the topper; anyone can sew this tutorial that uses two basic stitches and has a free pattern & full photo … Read More ...
This felt embroidery design filled with craft supplies is perfect for hanging on the wall of your craft room.
The design is easily customized to fit the crafts you like to create by switching up the craft supplies you add. … Read More ...
Add a touch of DIY smocking to your next project with the Blooming Rose free smocking plate! Designed for the advanced beginner, Blooming Rose is a fun and simple way to try picture smocking. Did you know smocking isn’t just … Read More ...
Hand Embroidery: Beginner Mini Tulip Tutorial by Kayla of Knotty Dickens.
Beginner Hand Embroidered Tulip Steps:
1. Make 2 straight stitches right on top of each other.
2. Make a straight stitch to the left connecting at the bottom.
3. … Read More ...
This Embroidery tutorial shows you how to refashion a plain shirt into something a little extra special. You can follow along with this pattern or create a stitch or flower you are already capable of embroidery. These little pocket embroidery … Read More ...
If you’ve seen punch needle embroidery 
on instagram, it’s time to try it for yourself! Buy a simple kit and get started with this simple style that produces cozy, beautiful results. This list has several patterns and kits to choose … Read More ...
This Embroidery pattern is a little different than all the rest as this one shows you how to turn your hand stitched or machine stitched design into a sew on patch. This is perfect for when you want to create … Read More ...
This Needlework tutorial shows you how to create Miniature Cotton flowers. This Embroidery tutorial can be used for hoops samples or other Embroidery projects. The tutorial shows you with step by step photos how to create this Embroidered flower by … Read More ...
Silke Bosbach shows you how to create 15 stunning embroidery designs which blend modern techniques with the simple and traditional Japanese method of Sashiko.
Traditional Sashiko is a simple folk technique originally used for darning. While the conventional … Read More ...
This Ombre summer scarf is by Designsponge and features the intricate art of Japanese Sashiko Embroidery. This has to be one of my favorite hand Embroidered projects of the year. This DIY Embroidery tutorial is easy to follow and is … Read More ...
Once your needlework is finished and you decided that you want to use it as a wall decoration, you have few options on how to do that: making it a hoop wall art, framing or mounting on a canvas. See … Read More ...
Mending Matters
explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than 20 hands-on projects that showcase current sashiko trends in visible mending that are edgy, modern, and bold—but draw on traditional Japanese stitching.
It does all this through just … Read More ...
