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Thanksgiving Bunting Tutorial

October 29, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Easy to make and a beautiful statement for Thanksgiving, or any other time of the year, this bunting design from Life Sew Savory is an easy project to make.

All you need are a few supplies and the ability to … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Stars and Bells Christmas Ornaments Patterns

October 27, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

With three stunning plastic canvas designs included, this Holiday Hang-Ups pattern booklet that can be purchased from Annie’s Craft Store is a must-have for Christmas.

Just look at this beautiful star!  It is so intricate and it is hard to … Read More ...

22 Plastic Canvas Stitches

October 19, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

With links to tutorials for 22 different plastic canvas stitches, this article from Needlepointers is a must-read for crafters who want to learn more about plastic canvas work.

Honestly, there are many stitches in this list that I have never … Read More ...

10 Free Needlework Pincushion Patterns

October 16, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

 

Pincushions are one of those little projects that don’t take too much time to make, but are useful.  They make great gifts and are a good way to practice needlework skills.  There are also a ton of designs available.  Here … Read More ...

How to Make a Rainbow Bricks Needlepoint Ornament

October 15, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Here’s a small needlepoint project that really packs a graphic punch!  It’s a rainbow design from Nuts About Needlepoint.

Complete with a detailed stitch chart and color instructions, you can stitch this up in time for the holidays or … Read More ...

Jesus in a Manger Hand Embroidery Pattern

October 13, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Perfect for Christmas, this charming Baby Jesus in a Manger pattern from Wild Olive is an easy and fast design to make.

You will find a downloadable pdf file for the design.  There are not a lot of instructions on … Read More ...

9 Free Pumpkin Embroidery Patterns

October 2, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Pumpkins…you see them starting in the early fall months all the way through the end of November.  Nowadays pumpkin decor starts appearing in stores in late August!  You can incorporate pumpkins in any of your pumpkin embroidery with one of … Read More ...

10 Ribbon Embroidery Flowers Designs

October 1, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

This video tutorial is a perfect resource for those who are looking to learn more about the art of ribbon embroidery. With its clear and sharp camera work, it is easy to follow along as the maker demonstrates ten different … Read More ...

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 ...

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