Art, patterns and techniques
If floral patterns aren’t quite your style, this free foliage embroidery pattern is a beautiful alternative. Leafy botanical designs have such an easy elegance about them, and they work especially well on knitwear, bags, scarves, and other accessories.
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If you have ever fallen down a temari rabbit hole and found yourself staring at those beautifully wrapped thread balls wondering how on earth people make them so perfectly, Japanese Temari Handbook by Emi Horie is the kind of book … Read More ...
The DMC Blue Vespa Intermediate Cross Stitch Kit immediately made me think of European summers, cobbled streets and the freedom of travelling somewhere new.
As I write this, my 19-year-old daughter is travelling around Europe and is just about to … Read More ...
The Goldfish by Henri Matisse Advanced Cross Stitch Kit transforms one of Matisse’s most colourful paintings into an impressive needlework project.
The original 1912 artwork is known for its vibrant colours and unusual composition, both of which translate beautifully into … Read More ...
If you thought you knew how to make a pom pom, Pom Pom Pom Christmas by Henry Le may make you reconsider everything you’ve ever done with two circles of cardboard and a ball of yarn.
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French knots are one of those stitches that can make a ribbon embroidery project look instantly more polished. They’re tiny, textured, and surprisingly versatile, but they can also be the stitch that makes beginners want to toss the hoop across … Read More ...
This is one of those small projects that could be surprisingly addictive once you start making them. The Embroidery Keychain Laser Cut. Embroidery Keyring SVG by Digital idea is a free digital download on Design Bundles, and it is set … Read More ...
The DMC Pomegranates Intermediate Embroidery Kit is a bright, modern project filled with rich reds, warm oranges and deep green leaves. The pre-printed pink fabric means there is no pattern transferring required, so you can begin stitching straight away.
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If you love nostalgic Christmas décor with a playful pink and mint twist, the Merrily on High Cross Stitch Pattern by Sweetfire Road is a lovely project to add to your holiday stitching list.
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This one is especially charming because it mixes felting with embroidery, which gives it a more textured, storybook kind of finish. If you’ve been searching for free mending patterns with a bit more personality, this woodland-inspired design sounds absolutely delightful.… Read More ...
If you’ve been wanting to try sashiko but all those perfectly spaced little stitches have made you slightly nervous, Simple Sashiko by Susie Johns looks like a very friendly place to begin.
Rather than being a huge dictionary of sashiko … Read More ...
If you like floral machine embroidery with a bit more swirl and personality, this free Paisley Flowers embroidery design from Ann The Gran is a fun one. It’s by Fable Kreations, comes in one size at 6.23″ x 7.72″… Read More ...
There is something so quietly beautiful about whitework. It never needs bright colour or fuss to make an impression, and that is exactly why Fine Whitework: Techniques, Projects and Pure Inspiration feels so appealing. It has that refined, … Read More ...
Every home seems to have that one towel that is slightly past its prime but still somehow everyone reaches for it. Maybe it is your favorite tea towel, maybe it is the kitchen hand towel, maybe it is the one … Read More ...
This one has a lovely calm, thoughtful feel to it and is a nice change from the usual florals and cute animals. The Printable Handsome Man With His Camera Hand Embroidery Pattern from EmbroideryAndMind is a digital download for … Read More ...