Easter embroidery always sneaks up on me in the best possible way. One minute it’s still summer projects on the hoop, and the next the shops are full of pastel chicks, bunnies, painted eggs, and baskets begging to be stitched. … Read More ...
Free Shooting Star Embroidery Pattern
Sometimes it’s nice to just whip up a small project that does not take too much time. This charming shooting star design from Amy Loves to Sew is just such a project.
Ideal for beginners, Amy suggests using denim for … Read More ...
Saint Patrick’s Plastic Canvas Leprechaun Pattern
Don’t we all need a lucky leprechaun around the house for Saint Patrick’s Day? I know that I can use all the luck I can get, which is why this guy is so appealing. You can purchase the pattern from … Read More ...
Swedish Weaving Hand Towel Tutorial
Stunning to look at, this embroidered tea towel from Serendipity Handmade is made using Swedish weaving. That is a technique that may not be familiar with everyone but if embroidery is your thing, then it is definitely something you may … Read More ...
Spirograph Plastic Canvas Pendant Tutorial
Do you remember spirographs? Those were the plastic pieces with different circular shapes that interlocked and made intricate shapes when you drew with them. I would spend hours playing with that toy. That is why this spirograph necklace tutorial … Read More ...
How to Embroider a Silk Ribbon Iris
Silk ribbon embroidery is a special skill that can produce exquisite results. Flowers especially, take on a whole new look and dimension with silk ribbon. This detailed tutorial from Carol Daisy demonstrates how to embroider a Bearded Iris. Just take … Read More ...
Free Lucky Shamrock Hand Embroidery Pattern
Sometimes less is more, and that is definitely the case with this free four leaf clover hand embroidery pattern from Bees Knees Industries. Perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day, or just to give someone a little bit of extra luck … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Butterfly – Free Pattern
Julie over on Strings Away! brings us this charming little plastic canvas butterfly plant poke pattern. What a fun idea! Wouldn’t these decorations be pretty placed all around your house? They would make a lovely gift for your favorite plant … Read More ...
5 Hand Embroidery Hearts Tutorials
Impress your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with not one hand embroidered heart, but five different ones. Each one of these charming and festive heart patterns from Wandering Threads Embroidery are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
What is … Read More ...
10 Free Religious Machine Embroidery Designs
Embroidery has been a popular art form for centuries and has been used to beautify and embellish clothing, linens, and even household items. With the rise of technology, machine embroidery has become even more accessible and is now a popular … Read More ...
Valentine’s Plastic Canvas Wreath Pattern
With lots of little hearts, a couple of cupids and a dove, this lovely and festive Valentine Wreath pattern is perfect for the holiday. Available for purchase from Annie’s Craft Store, the design is for people with an intermediate … Read More ...
Tulips Needlepoint Pattern
Based on a scrappy quilt pattern, Janet over on Nuts about Needlepoint has reimagined the quilt design and turned it into this lovely project for needlepoint. Instead of using fabric scraps she uses yarn.
This is an ideal project for … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Valentine’s Heart Charms
Ok folks…it’s time to gather up all of your yarn in pinks, reds and whites. That way you can make these absolutely adorable plastic canvas hearts from Julie Measures. These little makes are about as easy as it gets, … Read More ...
Mason Jar Flower Bouquet Hand Embroidery Pattern
Bev over on Flamingo Toes strikes gold again with this lovely hand embroidery project. It is a bouquet of flowers in a mason jar. It even has a heart in the center of the jar to make it that … Read More ...
10 Free Beaded Embroidery Flower Designs
Beading in hand embroidery adds sparkling dimension to projects, but sometimes it is hard to find designs to use. If you are looking for ways to add some floral beading to your hand embroidery, then this blog post from Sew … Read More ...