Janet Granger takes us step-by-step through the creation of this flying-heart cuff. The image has special meaning for Janet as a Sufi emblem. You may appreciate the design as a blessing, or you may want this accessory just for the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Portuguese stem stitch
big B shows us how to do Portuguese stem stitch, the beautifully textured stitch used for the stem of this flower. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Stitch a summer card
Learn to stitch on paper while making this lovely summer-spirited greeting card. DMCThread’s Blog shares the pattern and thorough instructions. See the post.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly. … Read More ...
Needlepoint tips: How to anchor thread invisibly
Jane of Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure offers expert advice on anchoring threads neatly, securely, and without show-through on lightly stitched areas. See the post.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Tatted butterflies
Jon Yusoff is sharing her pattern for these sweet tatted butterflies. She says,
… Read More ...This is a simple butterfly pattern that you can make with that little bit of thread left from a project. Most butterfly patterns available show the four
Free charts: Cross-stitch
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free pattern: Tatted button hearts
Do you want Jane Eborall‘s original pattern for tatted button hearts? She thinks the design and instructions are “messy.” So she says,
… Read More ...IF you want the original pattern (heaven forbid!) then please take it soon as it will disappear.
Video tutorials: Indian embroidery
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas continues her series of video tutorials for traditional Indian embroidery stitches. See the latest:
Tutorial: Spooly hooks
Imagine a whole row of these hooks on your studio wall — a decorative, thematic, and cheap option for rounding up measuring tapes, scissors, ribbons, anything that hangs. All you need are some thrifted spools of thread and some of … Read More ...
