If you’re into history and want to bring some of it into your creative projects, these six books are the perfect way to do so. Whether you’re a seasoned needle worker or just starting out, these books offer patterns … Read More ...
Love In Bloom Valentine’s Day Pocket Pattern
Adornit brings us this charming embroidered pocket for Valentine’s Day. You can purchase the kit from them. It includes everything you need to make it, including fabric, instructions, thread and stabilizer.
All of the festive embellishments add a touch of … Read More ...
How to Make a Punch Needle Heart on a Blouse
Surprise your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day when you show up to dinner wearing this adorable heart punchneedle embellished blouse. The tutorial is from Amelie’s Workshop.
Note that the tutorial is in french. I normally would not include it, but … Read More ...
5 Floral Heart Hand Embroidery Patterns
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your love and affection than with a handmade gift. Hand embroidery has always been a popular form of needlework and it is a great way to create … Read More ...
How to Make Plastic Canvas Earrings
Are you looking for a unique gift for that special someone? Why not try making them a pair of plastic canvas earrings. This free pattern from Eye Love Knots shows you how to make these modern and striking earrings.
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5 Fine Art Needlepoint Pillow Patterns
As an avid needlepointer, I always love finding new projects to work on. And what could be more fun than creating a needlepoint pillow that looks like it was designed by some of the most famous artists in the world?… Read More ...
Happy Spring – Free Hand Embroidery Sampler
You may not think it right now, but spring is right around the corner. Why not celebrate it with a new hand embroidery project! This free pattern comes to us from Amy Ball for Polka Dot Chair and it could … Read More ...
How to Transfer an Embroidery Pattern
Have you ever seen a lovely embroidery design, but can’t figure out how to transfer it to your canvas? This tutorial from Down Grapevine Lane will help you out.
You will find easy-to-follow instructions to take your pattern that is … Read More ...
Free Punch Needle Hearts Tutorial
Ok folks, it’s time for some punch needle love. And by love I mean hearts! Look at this charming and festive free pattern from Punch Needle World. It’s beautiful, and it is not that hard if you have some … Read More ...
How to Make a Modern Freeform Punch Needle Design
Put your punch needle skills to good use and make a modern freeform work or art. This article from Apartment Therapy shows you how.
Complete with a supply list and loads of step-by-step photos and instructions, you will be creating … Read More ...
Beginner’s Guide to Needlepainting
Stitch Floral brings us a lovely beginner’s guide to needlepainting. The author uses a peony as her example. I absolutely love peonies, so I was immediately drawn to this article. Once I read it I was impressed with the story … Read More ...
How To Make an Embroidered Clasp Purse
Put your hand embroidery and sewing skills to good use and make a lovely clasp purse. This easy-to-follow tutorial from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows you how.
From start to finish, you will get all of the information needed … Read More ...
10 Hand Beading Embroidery Projects
As a beader myself, I can attest to the fact that adding beads to a project truly brings it to life. There’s just something about the pop of color and sparkle that can take a piece from good to great. … Read More ...
How to Bead on Needlepoint
To add a little (or a lot of) bling to your next needlepoint canvas, try some beading. This tutorial from Needlepoint.com shows you how.
The blog post has a complete list of what you will need, and then there is … Read More ...
How to Make Embroidered Felt Toadstools
Gather up those felt scraps you have sitting around and get ready to make one or more of these adorable embroidered toadstools. The free tutorial is over on the American Felt and Craft website.
When I look at these I … Read More ...