Halloween is a wonderful holiday that many of us look forward to every year. Whether it’s the cooler weather or the excitement of costumes and decorations, Halloween is a time to let loose and have fun.
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How to Make a Needlepoint Cardinal – Free Pattern
Based on a quilt block, this fun little cardinal needlepoint pattern is brought to you by Nuts about Needlepoint and is easy to make.
Made with various shades of greens, blues, and reds (with a little bit of brown and … Read More ...
Mystical Stitches – Book Review And Giveaway
Christi Johnson’s Mystical Stitches
(June 2021) is a beautiful embroidery book with over 100 unique patterns influenced by a vibrant folk-art aesthetic and imbued with metaphysical meaning. Readers may mix and sew each symbol to create unique embroidered items … Read More ...
Turn Sketches Into Embroidery Patterns
Amy, over on Amy Loves to Sew, brings us another lovely how to tutorial. This time it is how to turn sketches into embroidery motifs. What a wonderful process!
Whether you like to doodle, or your child is constantly … Read More ...
Beginner Flower Embroidery Pattern
For people who may be new to hand embroidery, here is a lovely design from The Yellow Birdhouse to help get you started. In this tutorial you will learn how to do a number of different and common stitches. You … Read More ...
5 Festive Gingerbread Plastic Canvas Patterns
Ah, gingerbread – isn’t it just the epitome of holiday cheer? The sweet, spicy aroma and the delicious taste make it the perfect addition to your holiday season. And let’s not forget about its adorable look – gingerbread people and … Read More ...
How to Do Kamal Kadai Embroidery
Just look at this exquisite embroidery called Kamal Kadai from Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials. It is absolutely stunning.
Sarah’s tutorial has step by step instructions and detailed photos to help you learn this method. It is definitely a project … Read More ...
How to Make a Button Rainbow Tree Embroidery Project
For an easy hand embroidery project that incorporates hand stitching and lots of rainbow buttons, look no further than this canvas from Crafts by Amanda. It’s charming and it would be a good project for a beginner.
To make … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Bumble Bee Coasters Pattern
Don’t worry about these bumble bee coasters from DIY Party Mom. They won’t sting! They look really cute though.
This tutorial has a handy and printable stitch chart. These are easy coasters to make so they are an ideal … Read More ...
20 Common Embroidery Mistakes
Wow, this article really hits the nail on the head! As someone who loves embroidery, I can definitely attest to the fact that it’s a craft that can easily lead to mistakes. From not reading the instructions, to displaying your … Read More ...
How to Do the Guilloche Stitch
Here is another wonderful tutorial from Mary over on Needle ‘n Thread. This time it is a Guilloche Stitch tutorial. One of the things I love about Mary’s blog is that she demonstrates so many different and lesser known … Read More ...
Whimsical Hand Embroidery Design – Free Pattern
As a parent I can assure you that I have said this phrase many times. Now I don’t have to say it. I can just make this design and hang it in a prominent place. This whimsical hand embroidery design … Read More ...
6 Sensational Hand Embroidery Courses from Creativebug
Hey there! Are you in the mood for some new hand embroidery projects but want a little more guidance and instruction with each project? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you! Introducing Creativebug, an online platform that offers a … Read More ...
Tulle Machine Embroidery Tutorial
You may not realize it, but you can do machine embroidery on Tulle. It definitely takes some practice and there plenty of tips that you will need to know. This tutorial from Sewing Machine Fun explains how to do it.… Read More ...
How to Punch Needle on a Sweatshirt
For all you punch needle fans who like to wear their crafts…this one is for you! Marching North has this awesome tutorial showing us how to punch needle
on a sweatshirt. How cool is that!
Along with the standard punch … Read More ...