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How to Avoid Puckering in Machine Embroidery

July 26, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

We have all been there.  Started out a new machine embroidery project and then quickly realized that the lettering is puckering.  This article from All Stitch can help you with that problem.

Filled with 10 problems and tips on how … Read More ...

How to Make an Embroidered Penny Rug

July 24, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Here is a unique and fun embroidery project from Three Sheep Studio.  Make a penny rug with your scraps of wool fabric.

I love the blacks and grays used in this design.  The technique is quite simple.  In the tutorial … Read More ...

How to Embroider On Blue Jeans

July 18, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As soon as I saw this tutorial from Ginger Muse I knew I had to bring it to you.  Look closely at the photo and you will see that some of the lovely little flowers are hand embroidered.

How charming … Read More ...

Free Minecraft Plastic Canvas Pattern

July 14, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Alright all you Minecraft fans or friends/family of Minecraft fans.  This free plastic canvas pattern is for you and it can be found over on the Frogging News website.

It can be added to any number of things.  I particularly … Read More ...

Summery Hedgehog Hand Embroidery – Free Pattern

July 12, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Cuteness overload alert!  Look at this adorable hedgehog hand embroidery design!  It’s free and it’s from Flamingo Toes.  Bev always brings you the most charming projects and this one is no exception.

With plenty of detailed photos and step-by-step … Read More ...

8 Beginner Embroidery Tips

July 9, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As someone who is just starting out with hand embroidery, I can attest to the fact that it can be quite overwhelming at first. There are so many different techniques and styles, it’s hard to know where to begin. That’s … Read More ...

Free Home Punch Needle Project

July 8, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Get started with punch needle by downloading this “Home with Yarn” pattern from Moogly.  It is a charming and easy pattern that would be perfect for beginners.

In addition to the downloadable pattern, you will find a complete list … Read More ...

How to Make Plastic Canvas Baby Blocks

July 6, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Here is a unique idea from Hugs are Fun.  Make your own baby blocks with plastic canvas.  What a lovely and unique idea for a baby gift.

This detailed tutorial has plenty of step-by-step photos and instructions to … Read More ...

32 Free Needlework Stitching Charts

July 4, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Filled with 32 different stitch charts, this blog post over on the Chandail Needlework website will have you stitching all sorts of beautiful designs in no time.

This blog post is better suited for the more advanced stitcher.  You will … Read More ...

10 Free Christmas Hand Embroidery Patterns

July 1, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Even in the middle of the summer it is a good time to start thinking about the holidays.  Here are 10 free Christmas hand embroidery patterns.  Each one is unique and beautiful.  Download one or all of them.  You’ll have … Read More ...

How to Make an Embroidered Needle Holder

June 30, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Super Mom No Cape brings us this sweet tutorial on how to make an embroidered needle holder.  It is an easy project, made with felt and thread.

The tutorial takes you through all of the steps to make one holder … Read More ...

Kittens Hand Embroidery Pillow Case Pattern

June 28, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

I think we all need these adorable kittens peeking over the corner of a pillow case.  Just look at this adorable pattern that you can purchase from Mary Maxim.

The kit comes with two pre-stamped pillowcases ready to be embroidered.  … Read More ...

How to Make a Queen Bee Punch Needle Design

June 26, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Be the queen bee of your punch needle friends with this adorable free pattern from Marching North!  From the pattern to changing up the size of your bee to transferring the pattern to cloth, you will find everything you … Read More ...

10 Free Guides for Learning Machine Appliqué

June 25, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

If you have ever wanted to learn how to machine appliqué then now is your chance.  We have curated a list of ten tutorials.  All of them look into various methods and demonstrate how to do each method.  You will … Read More ...

Global Warming Hand Embroidery Tutorial

June 24, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

For a sobering look at worldwide temperature changes throughout the years, take a look at this hand embroidered work by Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials.  All I can say is wow!

Her design is a beautiful way to display an … Read More ...

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