Nancy Eha, The Beading Queen, has posted a new video in her series of free tutorials. This one is about the beads and tools you need for successful beading because, as Nancy says, ” To do the job right, … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fast and easy lettering transfers
Megan of In Words and Pictures shares a method for quickly transferring words for embroidery. See her tute.… Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery pattern
Royce of Royce’s Hub is sharing this sweet floral hand-embroidery pattern. Go to his her blog post to get the image.… Read More ...
How to stitch hair
Corinne of So September shows us some of the many ways she stitches characters’ hair. You’ll want to bookmark these tips! Go to her post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Drawn-thread hem
Carolyn of Caro-Rose-Creations shares her technique for creating a beautiful drawn-thread hem on linen. See her tute.… Read More ...
Stitch a little mystery
A new Mini Mystery Monday design is taking shape over at Laura‘s Two-Handed Stitcher blog. See the chart and instructions for the first layer.… Read More ...
Tutorial: The easiest heart
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make a heart with just two stitches! Check out her tute.… Read More ...
Double tutorial: Slip embroidery and a needlebook
Jules of Adventures in Thread has a twofer tutorial for us. First she shows us how to use a slip to create raised embroidery. Then she applies this technique to making a needlebook with a sweet topiary pincushion on the … Read More ...
More on rickrack lace
Recently, I shared an example of vintage lace made from rickrack from Gerry of Older Rose. Now Gerry has located more information about this technique that was so popular at the turn of the 20th Century. See Gerry’s post.… Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Free pattern: Oh SO Simple edging
Tatting expert Jane Eborall has created a beautiful new edging she calls “Oh SO Simple.” And she’s sharing the pattern! Go to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Beaded cretan-stitch flower
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery kicks this week’s TAST challenge up a notch by creating a beaded cretan-stitch flower. And she shows us how it’s done. See her tute.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns … Read More ...
Aromatherapy valentines
Sue Astroth‘s post on C&T Publishing’s blog explains how to make a fabric envelope filled with sweet sachets for someone you love. She says,
… Read More ...Don’t forget the men in your life…just swap out the lavender for some cedar shavings.
Tutorial: Detached up-and-down buttonhole stitch
Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments teaches us detached up-and-down buttonhole stitch. See her tute.… Read More ...
Easy star appliques
Megan of The Crafty CPA shares her technique for easy but rockin star appliques. See her tute.… Read More ...