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How to Embroider a Dandelion

June 24, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Polkadots & Blooms brings us this lovely tutorial on how to stitch a dandelion.  The design is delicate and makes a nice pattern on its own or incorporated into another canvas.

To make your dandelion you will need standard embroidery … Read More ...

Free Patriotic Flag Hand Embroidery Pattern

June 21, 2021 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

Show off your patriotic pride with this charming mason jar flag embroidery design from Olivia over on Pumpkin Hollow Quilting for Sew What Alicia.  This is a perfect addition to your festive décor.

Using a 6 inch embroidery hoop… Read More ...

Traced Hand Pattern – Free Embroidery Tutorial

June 20, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As a mother, I have been keeping my child’s artwork with her handprints since she was born.  I cherish those drawings.   Here’s a unique way to capture those keepsakes from One Savvy Mom.

In this tutorial you will find … Read More ...

Nautical Needlepoint Coasters Pattern

June 19, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Ahoy there!  I know…I know… that was pretty corny.  Honestly though, that is what I thought of when I saw these gorgeous needlepoint coaster designs from Purl Soho.  The best thing about them is that they are all free!… Read More ...

Summertime Machine Embroidery Pattern

June 17, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Here is a fun and free machine embroidery design that will have you ready for summer.  It is brought to us from The Sewing Loft, and the helpful guide demonstrates how to do it.

To make the design you … Read More ...

American Flag Plastic Canvas Design – Free Pattern

June 13, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Perfect for Flag Day or any other patriotic holiday, here is a waving American Flag pattern from Eye Love Knots.  This is a small pattern that should take practically no time to make.

The entire project measures about 2 … Read More ...

Free Summer Beach Hand Embroidery Pattern

June 9, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Bring memories of days spent by the sea into your home with this charming free pattern from Super Mom No Cape.

With a free downloadable template for the design, the tutorial takes you through the entire process. It even … Read More ...

Free Palmistry Felt Embroidery Project

June 7, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As soon as I saw this unique felt embroidery design from Lost Mom, I knew I had to bring it to you.  It is a palmistry design with all sorts of interesting decorations,  like a moon and stars, added … Read More ...

Free Plant Hand Embroidery Pattern

June 4, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Trying to figure out what to give your favorite plant-lover who has everything?  Why not stitch up this charming hand embroidery pattern from Anchor Crafts.  It’s a beautiful design and, best of all, it is free.

This pattern has … Read More ...

How to Make Felt Needlework Letters

June 2, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Fun for all sorts of reasons, these hand embroidered felt letters from Lovely Indeed a great little project.  Just think of all of the things you can do…Christmas ornaments, stocking stuffers, wall ornaments for a child’s room, etc..

The free … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Watermelon Coasters Pattern

May 30, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

 

When the temperatures start rising it is fun to get outside and enjoy a cold beverage.  Protect your tables with these sweet watermelon plastic canvas coasters designed by Strings Away!.  It is an easy and free pattern available on … Read More ...

Freeform Flower Embroidery Pattern

May 27, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Fun and freeform is what this charming embroidery pattern from Wandering Threads Embroidery is all about.  You will want these pretty doodle flowers all around your house once you see them.

Originally designed for World Embroidery Day, this is a … Read More ...

Free Hand Embroidery Sampler Project

May 26, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Hand embroidery samplers are always a fun and good way to learn stitches.  Jessyratfink over on Instructables brings us this unique mountain design one.

With instructions for the split stitch, straight stitch, chain stitch, satin stitch, backstitch and the running … Read More ...

Dinosaur Eggs Free Punch Needle Project

May 22, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

For a whimsical and completely unique punch needle project, look no further than this one over on the Clover-USA blog that was designed by Shibaguyz.  It is dinosaur eggs. Yes, you read that right.

How fun is this project?!  You … Read More ...

Hand Embroidered Tea Towels – Free Pattern

May 19, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Remember all of those pretty hand embroidered tea towels your grandmother had around her house?  You can make your very own with this tutorial from Clover USA.  Designed by Carol Mesimer, you will find a bluebird and a row … Read More ...

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