Art, patterns and techniques
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Amy from Amy Loves to Sew designed this beautiful hand embroidered heart charm and she made a tutorial so everyone else can make it too.
Done in colors that one doesn’t traditionally see in hearts, the design incorporates flowers and … Read More ...
Do you need a quick make for someone special who loves to read? Have I got a pattern for you! This sweet plastic canvas bookmark with hearts running down the center of it from Strings Away is just the thing.… Read More ...
Are you ready to make a statement? Sometimes we all need a new piece of jewelry to add to our wardrobe and sometimes we want to to stand out. That is where these beautiful plastic canvas necklaces from Dear Handmade … Read More ...
As a mother I can tell you that I have a bin full of artwork that my child has done over the years. It’s hard for me to throw any of it out, even after many years. I also have … Read More ...
Are you ready for an adorable small punch needle project for Valentine’s Day? Then you don’t need to look any further then this one from the Crafty Lumberjacks. It’s charming and easy to make.
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In many cultures, the butterfly is seen as a symbol of beauty, grace, and transformation. It’s not surprising then, that so many people are drawn to butterfly-themed machine embroidery designs. These designs can add a touch of whimsy and charm … Read More ...
Cuteness overload alert! Get ready for Valentine’s Day by making one, or a bunch, of these plastic canvas paper clips from Craft a Happy Home. These would make lovely little gifts to add to your Valentine’s Day cards. Great … Read More ...
If you like penguins as much as I do, then you should probably make these earrings. How cute are they?! These little guys from Alexandra over on Eye Love Knots put a smile on my face as soon as I … Read More ...