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Free Birdy Hand Embroidery Pattern

February 23, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Loaded with photos of the authors beautiful embroidery creations, this article from Jessica Grimm is not a tutorial, but it is a feast for the eyes.  As an added bonus, she has a downloadable free pdf for this adorable bird … Read More ...

5 Fun & Free Felt Shamrock Patterns

February 19, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Everything is green on Saint Patrick’s Day right?  You start seeing shamrocks everywhere and everyone claims to have a little Irish in them too.  If you like to celebrate and decorate for St. Patty’s Day, why not make one of … Read More ...

How to Make a Felt Shamrock Necklace

February 17, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you ready to make something unbelievably cute for Saint Patrick’s Day?  Just take a look at this adorable felt shamrock pendant and necklace from Everything Etsy.  It is awesome!

The free tutorial has a printable pdf for the … Read More ...

5 Floral Plastic Canvas Tissue Box Cover Patterns

February 12, 2022 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

As a DIY enthusiast, I love finding new ways to decorate my home and add a touch of my own personality to each space. Plastic canvas is a favorite material of mine because it is easy to work with and … Read More ...

How to Make a “Love” Embroidery Hoop

February 11, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

It is not too late to make some super easy hoop art for Valentine’s Day!  Just try this project from One Pure Heart.  As long as you have the supplies on hand, you should be able to make this … Read More ...

Eye of God Plastic Canvas Patterns

February 9, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Do you remember when you were a child in summer camp or Sunday school and you would make those beautiful eye of god craft projects?  I think I still have one tucked away some where.  Now you can replicate that … Read More ...

How to Embroider a Modern Valentine’s Heart

February 3, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Make your sweetheart something modern and striking with this free tutorial from Busy Being Jennifer.  It is a unique design that will have you wanting to pick up your sewing needle.

You need standard embroidery supplies plus a couple … Read More ...

How to Make a Heart Embroidered Coffee Cup Cozy

January 30, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Is your Valentine a coffee lover?  Well I have the perfect handmade gift for them…a coffee cup cozy embroidered with a heart!  The tutorial is from Feeling Stitchy.

Complete with a detailed supply list, as well as step-by-step photos … Read More ...

How to Make a Punch Needle Heart on a Blouse

January 26, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

How to Make Plastic Canvas Earrings

January 16, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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.

With … Read More ...

Happy Spring – Free Hand Embroidery Sampler

January 14, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Free Punch Needle Hearts Tutorial

January 10, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

How to Make a Modern Freeform Punch Needle Design

January 6, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Beginner’s Guide to Needlepainting

January 4, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

How To Make an Embroidered Clasp Purse

January 2, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

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