LollyChops has posted a quick guide to basic bead embroidery. If you’ve never tried adding beads to an embroidery project, Lolly will take away your fears. See the tute. (This blog no longer exists, but we were able to link … Read More ...
How to applique ultrasuede
Orna Willis has temporarily posted a couple of class videos about adding ultrasuede applique to your needlepoint projects. Check them out while you can!… Read More ...
Free pattern: Fold-over bookmark
Jon Yusoff is sharing her pattern for this beautiful tatted bookmark. She says,
… Read More ...A simple bookmark free of over-hanging tails, tassel or ribbons. Stays neatly in the book without getting lost in the pages. Only a small speck is visible
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Tutorial: Cloud brooch
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin shares her secrets for creating adorable cloud brooches of felt applique. You can make the cheerful version or the thunderous version — up to you. See the tute.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Lilies and lily pads
Oooooo. Let Kimara of Wee Folk Art show you how to make felt water lilies and lily pads. Beautiful! See the tute.… Read More ...
Semi-tutorial: Photo to embroidery pattern
Andrea Zuill (aka badbird) gives us a glimpse of her process as she works from photograph to embroidered portrait. She says, “I try not make an exact copy of the original photograph, but my own personal interpretation. I’ve added … Read More ...
Six tips: Improve your bargello
Stitch some spring greeting cards
Sara of Creative Jewish Mom showed her kids how to make spring cards that incorporate colorful bits of felt and simple embroidery stitches on paper. A great project for any age! See Sara’s blog post.
Looking for more Mother’s … Read More ...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Tutorial: Turks Head Knot
The HANDS ON! site has two tutorials — slide show and video — for creating the Turks Head Knot, which the site says can “produce a flat knot or a tight ball knot that can be used as decoration on … Read More ...
Free patterns: State flowers
Vicki of turkey feathers blog is sharing a series of state flower patterns for hand embroidery. Stitch one to honor your favorite state, or a collection for a sweet botanical display, or all of them for a fabulous quilt. Posted … Read More ...
How to estimate bargello threads and costs
Bargello Needlepoint blog has a great post about how to estimate the amount of thread you’ll need for a bargello project. Three methods — from rough to precise — are sure to meet your needs. See the thread post.… Read More ...
How to tie the knot
Little dear tracks shows us the easy way to tie a knot at the end of embroidery floss or sewing thread. I thought everyone did it this way! Somewhere in the distant past someone must have taught me. How many … Read More ...
Free Mother’s Day design from Di
Here is Di van Niekerk‘s sweet Mother’s Day gift for you: Mother Goose, a dear watercolor that you can print on paper for a card or framing or on fabric for embroidery and embellishment. Get the free design.… Read More ...
