Art, patterns and techniques
Diane of CraftyPod has put together a roundup of her Christmas tutorials from years past. Needlework-related and otherwise, you’ll want to check these out. Go to her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy… Read More ...
Lyric Kinard shows how to make a handy knot to stabilize beads. See the video on her Lyric Art blog.… Read More ...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows how to protect delicate embroidery from dirt and snags as you work. See her tute.… Read More ...
A new DIY ornament from vintage umbrella: the babe in the manger. See the tute.… Read More ...
Allison of little lovelies posted a tutorial for this rockin monogrammed felt-applique pillow. She shows us how to make it work for any initial or type style. See the tute.… Read More ...
Mary Corbet steps us through her process of developing an embroidery design. Her final output of this snowflake design is a reference version with all the detail and a simplified transfer version. But, truly, every step along the way is … Read More ...
Alice of BeStitched explains how to begin and end threads in needlepoint. See her post.… Read More ...
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Begin a Christmas craft with these Embroidery designs in various Christmas themes.
Some cross-stitchers prefer planning their Christmas work all year, while others enjoy the rush of a time … Read More ...
I’m so sorry. I thought I had published this post, but I found it lurking in my draft folder. Maybe these sweet patterns will come in handy for next year:
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt … Read More ...
Heather of Tatted Treasures has a bit of a challenge for you. She began duplicating one of her favorite family crafts–a yoyo turkey–in tatting. But she can’t come up with a finish. Follow her free pattern and post your suggestions … Read More ...
More cute stashbustin’ ornaments from The Trouble with Crafting:
Windy River shares tips and techniques for creating embroidered jewelry and avoiding the “flop factor.” See her post.… Read More ...
Manya of kézzel és lélekkel shows us how to create dimensional holly berries using raised cup stitch. So clever and beautiful. See her tute.
And many thanks to SharonB of Pin Tangle for pointing out this find.
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If anyone’s an expert at blanket stitch, it’s Kimara of Wee Folk Art. We’ve seen her perfectly spaced stitches on the models for the many felt-applique and embroidery block patterns she’s shared with us. I’m thrilled that she’s sharing her … Read More ...
