Art, patterns and techniques
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
There’s lots of Christmas tomfoolery going on over at Urban Threads. New quirky and steampunk holiday designs are on sale through November 28. And speaking of steampunk, be … Read More ...
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns … Read More ...
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns … Read More ...
Here’s an early Christmas gift for you! Ellie of Bustle and Sew is sharing the pattern for this adorable felt-applique-and-embroidery design. The pattern includes two versions: deer (shown here) and little foxes. Go to Ellie’s blog post for the link … Read More ...
Val Laird is sharing her pattern for this charming pincushion. Someone on your holiday gift list needs one of these! Go to her blog post for the link to the download.… Read More ...
Sarah Whittle walks us through Portuguese border stitch. See the tute.… Read More ...
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) made this sweet wall hanging as a holiday decoration for her home. Now she’s sharing the tutorial and pattern so we can make one, too! Get the tute and pattern.
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Kathy of The Unbroken Thread does a phenomenal job of documenting the use of metal purl. Her photos are so clear and well stepped, words are almost unnecessary. If you’ve lacked the nerve to try working with metal threads, Kathy’s … Read More ...
Enjoy a couple of new video tutes from Mary Corbet (Needle ‘n’ Thread):
With holiday and gift stitching in mind, Deepa of This and That… blog has put together links to resources for Brazilian embroidery — a style of dimensional embroidery using rayon threads. See her post.… Read More ...
Have you been following Ruth O’Leary‘s series on the St. Cuthbert’s banner? Back in September she reminded us,
… Read More ...This is a fantastic project commissioned by the Northumbrian Association to make a new version of a lost medieval processional banner
This sweet craft featured on Papgena Made It uses raw-edge applique to add that special personal touch. The blogger shows us her process briefly and points to other tutorials for the basic soft-block project. Get the details from her blog … Read More ...
Here’s a great idea for recognizing someone who has helped you out: Heidi of Speckless is sharing her original pattern for a Finding Your Way merit badge. She says,
… Read More ...If you know someone who is a great leader or has
Start a Christmas project with these assorted Christmas-themed Embroidery patterns.
Some cross-stitchers enjoy planning their Christmas stitching throughout the year, while others enjoy the adrenaline of a time constraint. Cross-stitching during the Christmas season is best done at any time … Read More ...
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch … Read More ...
