Art, patterns and techniques
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you may be thinking about stepping up your décor. If you enjoy making plastic canvas items, here are five patterns you can purchase over at Annie’s Craft Store.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro at … Read More ...
DMC brings us this stunning wreath hand embroidery project. How cool is it that you can add a photo to the hollow center?!
It is a bit tricky to make, but don’t worry. There are detailed step-by-step instructions and photographs … Read More ...
Are you looking for an easy stocking stuffer project? Do you need to come up with a quick homemade birthday gift for someone? Look no further than this easy plastic canvas key chain from Needlepointers.com.
Complete with a stitch … Read More ...
Not quite needlework, but a fun and festive way to use up embroidery thread, this charming candy corn design from Michelle’s Party Plan-It, is perfect for Halloween.
What really set’s this design apart is that it is done on … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...