Art, patterns and techniques
These charming and unique doily embroidery patterns from 5 Little Monsters are definitely not your grandmothers’ doilies. Don’t get me wrong, I love my grandmother’s doilies, and I display some of them proudly. I’ve always been amazed at how … Read More ...
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This free plastic canvas coasters pattern from Strings Away combines the best of two crafting worlds, needlework and quilting. It takes the classic maple leaf quilt block pattern and turns it into a coaster. These are a must-make for anyone … Read More ...
All of these Embroidery designs are focused on the Japanese Cherry Blossom. I have included different styles but mostly they are of flowers with some designs using the full cherry tree with branches.
Cherry Blossom trees or Sakura trees as … Read More ...
Gift cards are a booming business, and have been for quite some time. For friends and family who you just aren’t sure what to buy, they make an ideal present. They are given for all sorts of occasions too. Unfortunately, … Read More ...
It is never a bad time to start a new hand embroidery project, and this charming design from Adventures of a DIY Mom has just been added to my to-do list for fall. Of course, that list seems to be … Read More ...
Maybe you are planning a Fall cookout or a Halloween party? These In The Hoop pumpkins are adorable. You create these using your Embroidery machine. This pattern is available free from Sewmichelle.com
Make sure you check out her other In … Read More ...
The moment I saw this tutorial from Marching North I knew I had to bring it to you. What a fantastic idea! I don’t know about you, but I live in blue jeans. Let’s face it though, sometimes they can … Read More ...
Here is a project for all of you needlepointers who love Christmas trees. Sometimes less is more, and that is definitely the case with this lovely pattern. You won’t find any added bling on this tree, but the red border … Read More ...
In our family, when colder days and shorter months roll around, our deck of cards comes out. We love gathering around the dining room table and play card games. On holidays, our extended family joins in the festivities. From young … Read More ...
If you like Halloween and you do embroidery, then you pretty much have to make one (or all) of these adorable spider web embroidery projects from Adventures of a DIY Mom. If you have a thing for spiders, or … Read More ...
Embroidery is a fun activity that you can use to pass the time at home. But, you can also use it as a way to make beautiful handmade crafts for your home or for others! Embroidery stitches are a great … Read More ...
Even if he is saying boo, don’t be scared of this happy ghost. He won’t hurt you, he’s way too cute for that. In fact this little ghost even comes with a pumpkin pattern as an added treat. I think … Read More ...
Cats and Halloween seem to go together, and this adorable free embroidery pattern from Hudson’s Holidays demonstrates that. It has got to be one of the most charming designs that I have seen in a long time. You can’t help … Read More ...
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for new hobbies to start. Not that I have the time to do them of course, but I can always dream. My craft room has a whole area dedicated to … Read More ...