Art, patterns and techniques
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
If you have ever wanted to try silk ribbon embroidery then this tutorial from Crewel Ghoul is for you.
Full of step-by-step photos, the article goes over a number of different ribbon stitches, as well as supplies needed for this … Read More ...