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 range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...
Free hand-embroidery patterns: Christmas
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 Christmas … Read More ...
How to add strung pearls to embroidery
Racaire of Racaire’s Embroidery & Needlework explains how to attach strings of pearls to embellish embroidery. See the post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Overcast stitch
Kim of bigB demos overcast stitch. See the tute.… Read More ...
Last-minute ornament patterns by Betz White
Betz White is offering a cavalcade of handmade-ornament patterns and tutes — some free and some for sale. Check them out.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Adding LEDs to a t-shirt
On Instructables, ChrysN shows us how to light up the site’s logo t-shirt with soft-circuit embroidery. See the tute.… Read More ...
Sale at Needleprint
Needleprint is offering a great buy on charts — five designs for the price of three. Get details from the blog post.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Use a spreadsheet to track your threads
Schala-Kitty has posted an awesome tutorial on Crafted with Zeal for using a spreadsheet to track your inventory of embroidery threads. She says,
… Read More ...I like to call them Threadsheets and I find them to be a great way to know
Stitch a pretty pendant
Andrea DeHart has posted a tutorial on Craftzine.com for creating a quick, gift-worthy cross-stitch pendant. See the tute.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted ice skates
Sharon of Sharon’s Tatted Lace is sharing her pattern for these sweet tatted ice skates. She says,
… Read More ...I thought I’d make these skates wearable instead of as ornaments, so I added a tiny pair of holly leaves to hide the
Tutorial: LED-lit Christmas tree applique
the_gella has posted a timely tutorial on Instructables. She says,
… Read More ...Inspired by Becky Stern’s Electronic Embroidery Tutorial, this pattern uses LEDs as the string of lights on a felt Christmas tree applique. I’ve included a tree pattern that fits 8″
Free chart: Christmas needlepoint
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, has posted a free chart for this charming little Christmas project. You still have time to stitch this up for a special gift. Get the chart.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery … Read More ...
Tutorial: Make a loom and weave a mini blanket
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shows us how to make a tiny loom from wood or cardboard and use it to weave a mini blanket — a perfect project to do with kids. The project was inspired by the legend … Read More ...
Tutorial: Make an embroidery pattern from a photo
Anette Berlin has posted a tutorial on Craft Stew for turning photographs into embroidery patterns. What makes her tute different than the others available on the web? Her technique uses Fotoflexer. She says,
… Read More ...Fotoflexer is a free, online program. It’s
Stitch a velvet neckband
Bramcoast Publications blog shows us how to make an Edwardian-era velvet neckband based on instructions from a period magazine. Simple but elegant materials and a bit of hand stitching will yield you a beautiful accessory for the holidays or a … Read More ...