Art, patterns and techniques
Mollie from Wild Olive is bringing back some adorable hand-embroidery patterns that were created specifically for her use by her dad! It’s amazing to see the creativity and talent that runs in families. We’re grateful to Mollie’s dad for creating … Read More ...
If you’d like to dip your toe into goldwork embroidery without a huge investment of time or money, Arlene White has the perfect online class for you. Your experiments with basic goldwork techniques will yield this gorgeous poinsettia keepsake box. … Read More ...
Marilee Rockley of Yarnplayer has written up the pattern for her beautiful tatted pendant, Rotation. You can buy a copy from her Etsy shop or her Craftsy pattern store. Go to her blog post for details and links.… Read More ...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint shares designs for two Chinese lattice ornaments in needlepoint. Go to her blog post for the patterns, materials lists, and tips.… Read More ...
OMG! The cutest embroidered pumpkin in the world! Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread shows us how to make one in five minutes with just a few bullion stitches. See her tutorial.… Read More ...
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
(1) Fairy Tales from ButtonMad
(2) Little Atomic Skull from Crafty Modern
(3) Friday Freebie 10/5/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(4) Woodland Owl from Wee Folk Art… Read More ...
If you’re wanting to dip a toe into hand embroidery, Rachael of Imagine Gnats has got you covered. Her guest post at Sew Delicious covers the basics for embroidery beginners. Check out her guide.… Read More ...
This precious little hedgie is named Podge, and she can be yours. Helen of Bustle & Sew is offering the pattern for this sweet softie through her free newsletter. Go to her blog post to sign up for all the … Read More ...
Kirsty of You Had Me at Bonjour shows us how to use tiny scraps to create a background for embroidery. (Oh, great! Now I won’t even be able to throw away the inchies!) See her rockin tutorial.… Read More ...
Rachel of Lines Across has pulled together links to the tutorials for each style of felt flower used in her gorgeous hexie wreath. Oh, and she’s sharing instructions for assembling the wreath, too! Use the flowers all together, as she … Read More ...
Using metallic threads and blending filaments can be tricky. Kreinik‘s Facebook readers recently chimed in with personal experience and tips for a poster who was frustrated by the tendency of delicate fibers to break. Check out the wealth of … Read More ...
Bargello Needlepoint offers clear, concise directions for reading and understanding a bargello pattern. Check out the post.
And many thanks to Jane of Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure for pointing out this find.
Bargello embroidery patterns are a type of … Read More ...
The secret to this breathtaking stumpwork koi is the fiber Kelly Clark used to create him. Go to her blog post to find out how he’s made.
Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery? Then check out these craft … Read More ...
Carol of Stitches of Life created these embroidered matchbook-style needlebooks as favors for participants in a recent workshop. I’m a serious fan of stitching on paper to begin with, and I am knocked out by Carol’s choices of patterns and … Read More ...
If you want to get technical, there’s really no needlework involved in making these sweet felt flowers. But they would be worthy additions to a variety of needlework projects. So be sure to check out the tutorial by Rachel of … Read More ...