Add a festive look by hanging these holiday ornaments in your window or doorway, the Shining Star can also be used as a tree topper.
Shining Star and Silver Bells are made using 7-count plastic canvas and stitched with Metallic … Read More ...
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Add a festive look by hanging these holiday ornaments in your window or doorway, the Shining Star can also be used as a tree topper.
Shining Star and Silver Bells are made using 7-count plastic canvas and stitched with Metallic … Read More ...
In quilting, most people know about Sunbonnet Sue, a popular design that has been around for many years. Well, here’s a different take on that traditional design. These are Sunbonnet Babies done in Redwork hand embroidery.
Originating in the … Read More ...
Are you looking for a simple yet festive hand embroidery project to make for the holidays? This bright and cheerful Christmas tree, from I Should be Mopping the Floor might be just what you are looking for. Side note here: … Read More ...

Embroidering Santa patterns is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations. Whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer or just starting out, there’s a design for everyone in this collection of … Read More ...
With the election coming up in a few days here in the United States, I thought that this was a fitting hand embroidery project to bring to you. This “Vote” pattern is a festive way to show off your patriotic … Read More ...

You are going to want tp gobble up this adorable little hand embroidered turkey pattern from A Lively Hope. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving and that is one of those holidays that, sadly, gets overlooked sometimes. Because it fall about … Read More ...
Are you someone who doesn’t like to wear elaborate Halloween costumes, but still likes to show a little bit of holiday spirit? Have I got a hand embroidery project for you!
Just look at the Boo! design on this sweater. … Read More ...
This free machine embroidery pattern is for a ITH or In the Hoop project. This pattern creates a small Christmas bauble that holds a candy cane or lollipop. I have also seen ideas where $10 notes are rolled tight and … Read More ...
Have you noticed all of the hand embroidery projects with letters on them? From funny to inspirational, there is something for everyone. It’s not that hard to write your own messages with embroidery. It just takes a bit of know-how.… Read More ...
Perfect as an introduction to ribbon embroidery, this forget-me-not flower pattern is lovely. Forget-me-nots appear throughout history. They were Henry the IV’s emblem. It is also said that the name comes from a German tale. According to the legend, a … Read More ...
Doesn’t everyone need a Charlie Brown Christmas tree in their lives? Well, maybe not everyone, but I’m pretty sure lots of people do. I anxiously await that time of year when the Charlie Brown Christmas television special. And when the … Read More ...

Embroidery has become increasingly popular in recent years as a fun and creative hobby, and the holiday season is the perfect time to showcase your skills. Snowmen are a classic symbol of the winter season, bringing joy and cheer to … Read More ...
Have you ever heard of victorian tufting? I know that I had not seen it before, but I sure am intrigued. Along the lines of turkey work, or the Ghiordes knot, it’s basically fluffy embroidery work and it looks like … Read More ...
Even though there are thousands of needlepoint patterns available, sometimes you just want to design your own canvas. There may be a landscape or a flower that reminds you of someone dear, or maybe an image that strikes your fancy. … Read More ...