Hand embroidery is such a special skill to pass on to children. In these days of digital overload, it is nice to get kids to sit down and concentrate on something that isn’t a screen. That’s why this tutorial from … Read More ...
DIY Plastic Canvas Storage Box Tutorial
Sometimes it’s nice to make a needlework project that is unique. One that you have designed yourself and can’t be found in a store. That is what I think of when I see this adorable plastic canvas storage box tutorial … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Patterns- Fairy-Tale Castles
Free Rainbow of Hope Embroidery Pattern
With everything going on in the world right now, we all need a little hope. This Rainbow of Hope design from Amy Loves to Sew is a little reminder that there is hope out there. Amy was prompted to design … Read More ...
Snowdrops Silk Ribbon Embroidery Tutorial
As soon as I saw this snowdrops silk ribbon design from Hearty Craft, I knew I would be making it. More specifically, I knew I would be making it for my mother who absolutely loves snowdrops. When snowdrops bloom, … Read More ...
Free I Love Us Hand Embroidery Design
Sometimes a few words is all you need to express a feeling. That is why this lovely hand embroidery pattern from Bev over on Flamingo Toes is so special. Those three simple words mean so much and they will to … Read More ...
French Knots Heart Hand Embroidery Pattern
Ok all you hand embroidery lovers…it’s time to get out your needle and thread and whip up one (or more) of these beautiful french knots hearts. The Sewing Loft brings us this charming and easy project.
I especially love the … Read More ...
Four Fun, Free and Easy Hand Embroidery Patterns
Perfect for a beginner, these four free hand embroidery patterns from Shiny Happy World, are easy to make and super cute too!
With designs including a whimsical bird, a girl, a heart, and a flower, you are sure to … Read More ...
Mini Mandala Free Hand Embroidery Pattern
I have always been drawn to mandalas. They have such beautiful and intricate designs, yet they also have a wonderful symmetry to them. So when I saw this tutorial for a mini one from MagaMerlina, I had to bring … Read More ...
Hand Embroidered Happy New Year Napkins – Free Pattern
Get out your fine linens, pop open the bubbly, and get ready to ring in the new year in style with these beautiful hand embroidered napkins. Anchor has this free intermediate level pattern so you can make them yourself.
You … Read More ...
20 Free Unicorn Machine Embroidery Designs
Below are 20 free Unicorn Embroidery designs for Machine Embroidery. All of these Unicorn patterns were free at the time of writing this article. If you have found some online and would like to share, let us know and we … Read More ...
Woven Flowers Embroidery Tutorial
Over on Pumora there is a wonderful series of tutorials on how to embroider flowers. The various articles take you through some of the steps needed to create beautiful hand embroidered flowers for your designs.
I thought I would highlight … Read More ...
5 Free Pansy Hand Embroidery Patterns
I love pansies. They are such beautiful flowers that thrive in all sorts of temperatures. I always get a pack in the early spring. Even when we get a frost or snow, they come right back and keep on blooming. … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Corner Bookmark Pattern
The moment I saw these plastic canvas corner bookmark patterns from Leisure Arts, I knew they were going on my “to do” list. I have a number of friends who are avid readers and these would be absolutely perfect for … Read More ...
Free Poinsettia Needlepoint Ornament Pattern
Looking a bit like a star burst, this poinsettia needlepoint ornament design from Nuts about Needlepoint is a small, but striking design. As a quilter, I love that it takes a quilt block design, transforms it to needlepoint project and … Read More ...