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How to Make a Child’ Embroidery Pencil Case

September 29, 2021 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

Here is a fun way to help children how to do hand embroidery.  Have them make their own pencil case with their name on it.  The tutorial comes to us from Jacks & Kate and is fun project for any … Read More ...

10 Free Halloween Hand Embroidery Patterns

September 25, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Halloween is a wonderful holiday that many of us look forward to every year. Whether it’s the cooler weather or the excitement of costumes and decorations, Halloween is a time to let loose and have fun.

For those who love … Read More ...

How to Make a Needlepoint Cardinal – Free Pattern

September 23, 2021 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

Based on a quilt block, this fun little cardinal needlepoint pattern is brought to you by Nuts about Needlepoint and is easy to make.

Made with various shades of greens, blues, and reds (with a little bit of brown and … Read More ...

Beginner Flower Embroidery Pattern

September 19, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

For people who may be new to hand embroidery, here is a lovely design from The Yellow Birdhouse to help get you started.  In this tutorial you will learn how to do a number of different and common stitches. You … Read More ...

5 Festive Gingerbread Plastic Canvas Patterns

September 18, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Ah, gingerbread – isn’t it just the epitome of holiday cheer? The sweet, spicy aroma and the delicious taste make it the perfect addition to your holiday season. And let’s not forget about its adorable look – gingerbread people and … Read More ...

How to Do Kamal Kadai Embroidery

September 17, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Just look at this exquisite embroidery called Kamal Kadai from Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials.  It is absolutely stunning.

Sarah’s tutorial has step by step instructions and detailed photos to help you learn this method.  It is definitely a project … Read More ...

How to Make a Button Rainbow Tree Embroidery Project

September 15, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

For an easy hand embroidery project that incorporates hand stitching and lots of rainbow buttons, look no further than this canvas from Crafts by Amanda.  It’s charming and it would be a good project for a beginner.

To make … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Bumble Bee Coasters Pattern

September 13, 2021 by Claudia Porter 2 Comments

Don’t worry about these bumble bee coasters from DIY Party Mom.  They won’t sting!  They look really cute though.

This tutorial has a handy and printable stitch chart.  These are easy coasters to make so they are an ideal … Read More ...

How to Do the Guilloche Stitch

September 7, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Here is another wonderful tutorial from Mary over on Needle ‘n Thread.  This time it is a Guilloche Stitch tutorial.  One of the things I love about Mary’s blog is that she demonstrates so many different and lesser known … Read More ...

Whimsical Hand Embroidery Design – Free Pattern

September 5, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As a parent I can assure you that I have said this phrase many times.  Now I don’t have to say it.  I can just make this design and hang it in a prominent place.  This whimsical hand embroidery design … Read More ...

How to Punch Needle on a Sweatshirt

August 31, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

For all you punch needle fans who like to wear their crafts…this one is for you!  Marching North has this awesome tutorial showing us how to punch needle on a sweatshirt.  How cool is that!

Along with the standard punch … Read More ...

How to Make a Plastic Canvas Eyeglasses Case

August 24, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Learn how to make this awesome plastic canvas eyeglasses case with this handy tutorial from Trinkets in Bloom.  This case would make a terrific gift for a friend or for yourself.  You could even make a big batch of … Read More ...

How to Free Motion Quilt a Bunny

August 22, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Lori Kennedy writing for Bernina brings us this easy free motion bunny tutorial.  Not only is it perfect for Easter, but it works for all kinds of patterns.  The article takes you through all of the steps to making this … Read More ...

Essential Felt Appliqué Stitches

August 10, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

For those of us who love felt appliqué, it is always nice to learn a variety of stitches.  This article from Beth Colletti Art & Design has a complete list of the essential stitches that we should all learn.  Not … Read More ...

Rainbow Plastic Canvas Tutorial for Kids

August 8, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

An ideal starter project for children of any age, this pretty plastic canvas rainbow pattern is quite striking.  Designed by Rooted Childhood, the tutorial takes you through the entire project step-by-step.  The nice thing with this article is that … Read More ...

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