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Getting Started with Machine Embroidery

December 27, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you ready to get started with machine embroidery?  This helpful list of beginner tips from Crafty Life Mom is just what you need.

With nine tips and detailed write ups on each one, you’ll be well on your way … Read More ...

How to Remove Machine Embroidery

December 22, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Have you ever machine embroidered something only to realize that you don’t like how it turned out or there is a mistake?  Unfortunately I have and it can be a pain to fix.  This helpful article from Machine Embroidery Geek… Read More ...

Strawberry Cheesecake Embroidery Pattern

December 21, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This strawberry cheesecake embroidery pattern will liven up linens, tote bags, and pillow covers. To bring the pattern to life, use a variety of DMC Mouliné Spécial colors. Eva Lechner of Fanfare Paper Goods is a Cologne-based illustrator and designer.… Read More ...

How To Make Vintage-Inspired Felt Christmas Ornaments

December 20, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

These Vintage-Inspired, Felt Christmas Ornaments are the perfect cozy-evening-in craft!

They would also make a perfect gift (potentially a future family heirloom?). Inspired by vintage ornament shapes, but modernized with a fresh color palette, these hand-crafted ornaments will never look … Read More ...

How to Frame Cross Stitch and Embroidery Using Sticky Board

December 19, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Here’s a different method for framing your gorgeous embroidery and cross stitch designs.  It’s using sticky board and the method comes to you from Stitched Modern.

What a great technique!  The tutorial takes you through the supplies you are … Read More ...

Free Motion Embroidery Fibre Art Sampler

December 17, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Draw with thread on your sewing machine to make gorgeous abstract embroidered creations.

Lacy micro textile artworks are created with free-motion stitching on water-soluble cloth. You can see the full tutorial here 

 

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Video Tutorial – Broderie Anglaise

December 17, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This short embroidery video explains how to make an embroidered eyelet lace using our “For the Needle” stamps. You’ll learn how to create a unique design using their broderie Anglaise stamps, then follow the steps to embroider it onto fabric.… Read More ...

DIY Hand Embroidered Cards For Every Holiday

December 16, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

DIY Hand Embroidered Cards are a fast project to stitch & send to someone you are grateful for this Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion! It is also a terrific learn-to-embroider project.

I’ve made a Free Pattern for embroidering four different … Read More ...

Christmas Tree – Tatting Pattern

December 15, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This Christmas Tree Tatting Pattern is an intermediate-level, two shuttle pattern in PDF format. Although it may be tatted using either a needle or a shuttle, the instructions and photos are shown from the shuttle tatting perspective only.

This is … Read More ...

Santa Triptych Plastic Canvas Pattern

December 13, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This trio of lovely old-world Santas is whipstitched together to resemble a triptych. 7-count plastic canvas and worsted-weight yarn were used to create this project. Size: 11 3/4″ x 9 1/8″.

Plastic canvas is a type of needlework that uses … Read More ...

How to Make a Punch Needle Easter Chick

December 12, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Punch needle projects are a great way to add a touch of personalization to your everyday items. They are also an excellent way to try out new techniques and experiment with different designs. If you’re looking for a fun and … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas – Christmas Tree Snowflake

December 11, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Simple snowflake decorations will usher in the Christmas season. Our free small template creates a lovely 3-dimensional snowflake decoration.

Because it can be made using leftover bits of plastic canvas and scrap stash yarn, the Plastic Canvas Christmas Snowflake ornament … Read More ...

Easy Sew Christmas Table Runner

December 9, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Add a fun splash of holiday cheer with this Easy Sew Christmas Table Runner! This fun and simple sewing project is the perfect way to brighten any space.

I have been wanting to find one of these for a … Read More ...

5 Valentine’s Day Hand Embroidery Patterns

December 8, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a unique and special way to impress your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Hand-embroidering a beautiful heart is a thoughtful and creative gift that will show your loved one how much you care. Not only is embroidery … Read More ...

15 Redwork Embroidery Patterns For Christmas

December 7, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Redwork is a type of American embroidery, sometimes known as art needlework, that emerged in the nineteenth century and was especially popular between 1855 and 1925. Red thread, in the form of Turkey red embroidery floss, is historically used since … Read More ...

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