Art, patterns and techniques
Understand your needles! To guarantee a smoother ride, and faster and neater stitching, choose the appropriate needle size for your sewing.
In This online video Sarah demonstrates what to look for when selecting the correct size, how to detect whether … Read More ...
These little plastic canvas purses are designed to hold Post-it note stacks
. Such a fun little plastic canvas project.
Dr. Spencer Silver, a scientist at 3M in the United States, sought to create a super-strong glue in 1968. Instead, … Read More ...
A wonderful assortment of toy sewing designs for making treasured plush creatures! These adorable animal dolls are simple to make and then embellished with simple hand embroidery stitches for a wonderful finish.
The gingermelon dolls
and their adorable clothes all … Read More ...
Free downloadable pdf embroidery pattern
Aside from being a term of endearment for someone we love, love bugs are real insects! They spend their time creating the next generation and live for about 4-5 days. That’s a short life!
And … Read More ...
This chocolate gateau cake Embroidery pattern will look great on basic totes, linens, and pillow coverings. Using DMC Mouliné Spécial threads, capture the fine details and colors.
Eva Lechner of Fanfare Paper Goods is a Cologne-based illustrator and designer. She … Read More ...
Here’s a cute project for the summer, to keep crafting even on the go: learn how to make your own embroidered sunglasses case with this free pattern using simple beginner-friendly stitches!
This embroidery design is well within the range of … Read More ...
If you’re ever curious about stumpwork embroidery, but don’t know where to start, we’ve got just the tutorial for you! Our easy-to-follow instructions will have you stitching away like a pro in no time. So why not give stumpwork embroidery … Read More ...
Once you’ve mastered the fundamental outline stitches, it’s time to move on to the fill stitches! Satin stitch is the most basic and widely used stitch, whereas long and short stitch is the foundation of thread painting.
Satin stitch is … Read More ...
I’d love to help in inspiring women to create art. I’m a Punch Needle expert and love to create art pieces. I have a modern take on my art and believe your readers would enjoy my pieces. Some are easy, … Read More ...
Making your own plastic canvas craft coasters is a fun and creative way to be creative and expressive. There are a variety of designs to make your own plastic canvas crafts, and the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re in the … Read More ...
Jazz up a plain sweatshirt with this beautiful floral embroidery pattern from Anchor. It’s a free download.
You will need some hand embroidery experience, however the pattern does have some instruction on stitching onto sweatshirt material. It also has … Read More ...
Stitch a Plastic canvas dragon made using 7-mesh plastic canvas and worsted-weight yarn.
Designed by Mary Krepel.
Draconic animals initially emerge in ancient Near Eastern myths and are depicted in Mesopotamian art and literature. Almost all Indo-European and Near Eastern … Read More ...
Are you looking for a new hobby that is both relaxing and creative? Embroidery might be just what you’re looking for. And if you’re a fan of all things home and hearth, these 18 home sweet home embroidery patterns are … Read More ...
A graceful bouquet of white daisies | White work | Dimensional Embroidery
In this video you will learn how to embroider an elegant bouquet of white daisies pattern –
Elisa Hirsch Maia invented Brazilian three-dimensional needlework in the 1960s. She … Read More ...
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 ...