Art, patterns and techniques
Embroidering with a sewing machine is thrilling, quick, and inexpensive; this practical guide tells you how. It introduces the sewing machine before showing how to design, plan, and produce your own embroideries before turning them into final products to treasure.… Read More ...
Chicken scratch embroidery is a unique and charming needlework technique that has been around for centuries. This form of embroidery is believed to have originated in America during the early days of settlement, and has since evolved into a variety … Read More ...
The final portion of my Intermediate Modular Embroidery Sampler is an introduction to the Laid Work technique: overlaying three or more layers of thread to create a complicated design!
Laid work is an excellent method for swiftly generating a strong … Read More ...
Miu Embroidery teaches you how to do beautiful peach blossom bird hand embroidery on a hoop with a few very simple stitches, it’s a touch complex, and uses just one strand. .
Chinese porcelain often depicts birds perched on a … Read More ...
Stitch this lovely grape vine using DMC Mouliné Spécial in tonal purples and lush greens. It may be used as a center panel for pillow coverings, linens, totes, and clothes.
Serena White of Hoglet & Co is a UK-based artist … Read More ...
Are you new to needlepoint? Learn the basic (and incredibly fun) craft of plastic canvas embroidery—and produce a cool keychain in the process. This simple guide will teach you how to accomplish a plastic canvas keychain with a step-by-step tutorial.… Read More ...
Nature hikes inspired this collection of needlework motifs, which includes anything from dandelions and violets to mushrooms and fall foliage.
The needlework designs available here are inspired by the wonder and beauty of the natural world, and they recall wildflower … Read More ...
Aari Hand Embroidery is a centuries-old art form that has been passed down through generations in India. This intricate, delicate craft is a labor of love and requires extreme skill, patience, and attention to detail. While it is often used … Read More ...
This Embroidery how-to video demonstrates the fundamental stitches used in blackwork hand embroidery.
See the 12-video ‘Blackwork Files’ playlist or watch this video directly below.
This video, presented by Sarah Homfray, a graduate of The Royal School of Needlework’s 3-year … Read More ...
Stitch these nine 7-count plastic canvas pieces to experience the warmth and splendor of the Indian Southwest. Make a 19 1/2″ x 14″ wall hanging, a 5″ x 7 1/4″ x 1 1/2″ bear accent, 4 1/2″ square coasters with … Read More ...
While satin and backstitch stitches are both great ways to add texture and variety to embroidery, this Couching may not be as frequently used as these two. However, these stitches are simple yet versatile, which makes them a great addition … Read More ...
Silk ribbon embroidery is a truly unique and fascinating needlework technique that has a rich history dating back centuries. It’s amazing to think about how this art form has evolved and been passed down through generations, and how it continues … Read More ...
Lesson 05: Cherry Blossom Tree Embroidery – French Knot Flowers
A basic and easy approach for making a cherry blossom tree.
All six strands of cotton embroidery floss were utilized.
Cherry blossoms are associated with both birth and death, beauty … Read More ...
All of these car designs are created on a 7-mesh Plastic canvas. This fire engine, school bus, RV, and other vehicles will make a terrific addition to your home decor. I especially love the RV, a perfect handmade plastic … Read More ...
If you’ve ever used plastic canvas before, you’ll know that it’s a very versatile medium. You can make so many things with plastic canvas — from baskets to blankets, storage boxes to wall hangings and now even coasters! Plastic canvas … Read More ...