Gone are the days for hand stitching to be something your grandma does. These adorable stitching patterns will convince you that hand stitching can be cute and modern, and fit for any age. Take a look at our 8 favorites … Read More ...
Blue Tit Embroidery Pattern and Chart
This stunning Blue tit pattern and chart is free. You just need to download the PDF file from here.
How To Prepare Your Fabric For Hand Embroidery
Red Brolly share this wonderful tutorial on how to prepare your fabric before you start a new project. Do you know which fabric you should be using? Check out the full tutorial here via Red Brolly… Read More ...
Spiral Plastic Canvas Necklace Tutorial
This spiral necklace is made using a plastic canvas circle. The tutorial is very easy to follow. Obviously you can use any color to suit your style. The black and white version was my favorite. I think I just might … Read More ...
DIY Embroidered Fedora
Love this Embroidered Fedora hat. It allows me to just add a little bit of Craftyness to my outfits. You really do not need Embroidery skills to pull this tutorial off. You can use inexpensive fedora hats from Walmart or … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas – Pin Cushion And Needle Box
This adorable needle case with built in pin cushion is made from Plastic Canvas and is another fantastic tutorial by Diane from Craftypod. For some reason or another I don’t have a needle case. If I knew where my needles … Read More ...
How To Shadow Work Monogram Letters
This tutorial by Needlenthread.com shows you how to add shadow work to a monogrammed Initial. The shadowing creates depth to your piece.
Cupcake Coaster – Free Plastic Canvas Pattern
How sweet is this (pardon the punn). I love cupcakes and not just eating them. There is something whimsical and simple about cupcake artwork that I just love. For my daughter’s 3rd birthday we had a Cupcake Princess party. Pictures … Read More ...
Snoopy – Free Plastic Canvas Pattern
We came across this Snoopy pattern with no links but after a little research it appears to be from this archived website.
This pattern is for plastic canvas and would look adorable as a wall hanging or even a little … Read More ...
Indian Edgeing Stitch
This stitch is great for a border around a centre pattern or just on it’s own on the bottom of a frock or blouse. I know I keep saying it but this stitch is perfect for the current bohemian gypsy … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Ocean and Sailboat Key Holder
The photograph doesn’t do this pattern any justice. It’s adorable and of course it’s totally practical. You can grab the free pattern over at Aokcorral.com. This would make a cute hair band holder for my daughter whose bedroom is … Read More ...
DIY Lavender Fox Sachet
Shelley from Gingermelon created this beautiful tutorial for a Fox lavender sachet. You can download the PDF files via the link. It does appear to be an archive so I suggest you save the file whilst it is still … Read More ...
Purse – Embroidered Jacket Upcycle
I love how this jacket looks and is styled. Obviously your jacket is not going to come out the same as this one was made using an old bag. But I still wanted to share it with you so that … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas – Lighthouse Coaster Set
I know a few old boatie guys who would love these coasters. They are perfect for a glass of scotch or rum. The pattern is available free but you will need to register and sign in at freepatterns.com.
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Kutch Embroidery – Squares In A Row
This week we have another Kutch Embroidery stitch to share with you. This one is classed Squares in a row. It’s perfect for borders or accents. I would love to see this one on a belt for a true bohemian … Read More ...