There is always one cardigan that gets more love than the rest. It lives on the back of a chair, comes on every trip, and gets thrown on for chilly mornings, late-night tea, and “I’m just nipping outside for a … Read More ...
Halloween Hand Embroidery Pattern Bundle – Etsy Review
This one looks like a lot of spooky-season fun, especially if you are the kind of stitcher who likes having a whole batch of small seasonal designs ready to go. The Halloween Hand Embroidery Pattern Spooky Template for Beginners from … Read More ...
DMC Blue Vespa Intermediate Cross Stitch Kit Review
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 ...
DMC Pomegranates Intermediate Embroidery Kit Review
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.
The … Read More ...
Merrily on High Cross Stitch Pattern Review: A Sweet Retro Christmas Sampler
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.
This cheerful counted cross stitch sampler … Read More ...
How to Separate Embroidery Floss Without Making a Tangled Mess
There are a few tiny craft frustrations that seem wildly unfair for how small they are. One of them is trying to separate embroidery floss and somehow ending up with a knotty, twisted, slightly aggressive little bundle in your lap … Read More ...
10 Bookmark Embroidery Patterns for Quick Handmade Gifts
If you are looking for easy embroidery projects that feel thoughtful without taking all weekend, handmade embroidered bookmarks are such a smart place to start. They are small, practical, stash-friendly, and ideal for birthdays, teacher gifts, book clubs, Christmas stockings, … Read More ...
Spring Cross Stitch Patterns – Free Charts
There’s something about spring cross stitch that always feels a little lighter on the hoop. Maybe it’s the bunnies, maybe it’s the flowers, maybe it’s just the excuse to pull out the pretty pastel threads again. Either way, if you’re … Read More ...
Book Review: Irish Wedding Cross-Stitch Chart by Cari Buziak
If you love Celtic design and elegant counted projects, this Irish Wedding Cross-Stitch Chart has a lovely old-world feel to it. The design is built around classic knotwork styling with a soft green and gold palette, and it has that … Read More ...
How to Do Lattice Filling in Hand Embroidery for Beautiful Textured Shapes
If you’ve been looking at decorative embroidery stitches and wondering how stitchers create that beautiful criss-cross filled effect inside leaves, petals, and shaped motifs, lattice filling is one of the prettiest techniques to learn.
It looks detailed and a little … Read More ...
8 Easter Hand Embroidery Patterns to Stitch This Spring
There is something about Easter stitching that always feels a little softer and sweeter than the rest of the year. Maybe it is the bunnies, maybe it is the pastel eggs, or maybe it is just the excuse to pull … Read More ...
Bunny Embroidery Patterns That Make Sweet Easter Gifts
There is something about bunny embroidery that never really stops being charming. Maybe it is the floppy ears, maybe it is the soft spring colours, or maybe it is just that rabbits somehow manage to look sweet on absolutely … Read More ...
Layered Embroidery on Watercolor Fabric: Mixed Media Magic
If you’ve ever wished your embroidery could look like a painting—or your paintings could feel like embroidery—this one’s for you. Combining soft watercolor washes with delicate hand stitching creates the dreamiest kind of mixed media magic. Think moody skies with … Read More ...
20 Home Sweet Home Needlework Patterns
There’s something undeniably comforting about the phrase “Home Sweet Home.” It evokes warmth, love, and the simple joys of everyday life. As needleworkers, we have the unique ability to capture this sentiment in our art, stitching together memories and emotions … Read More ...
Wild Bouquet – Free Embroidery Design
Get ready to elevate your embroidery game with this Intermediate Embroidery Pattern: Wild Bouquet. This free pattern boasts a charmingly simple, yet distinguished design, featuring a vase cradling a stunning bouquet of wildflowers. Wildflowers are still trending, so If … Read More ...