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Mason Jar Flower Bouquet Hand Embroidery Pattern

January 31, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Heart Embroidery Sampler Pattern

January 29, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

With seven stitches incorporated into this stunning hand embroidered heart pattern, it is an ideal piece for the beginner.  Designed by Rachel Beyer over on Adventures in Making, you can purchase this pattern on Etsy. It is a charming … Read More ...

10 Free Beaded Embroidery Flower Designs

January 28, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Hand Embroidered Heart Charm- Free Pattern

January 27, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

How to Turn Kids Artwork into Embroidery

January 20, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Kid’s Hand Embroidery Pattern

January 13, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Free Rainbow of Hope Embroidery Pattern

January 7, 2021 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

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 ...

Free I Love Us Hand Embroidery Design

January 5, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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

January 3, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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

January 2, 2021 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

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

December 31, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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

December 29, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Woven Flowers Embroidery Tutorial

December 27, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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

December 26, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Free Winter Mittens Hand Embroidery Pattern

December 21, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

 

When the cold weather arrives, it’s nice to have a hand embroidery project to work on.  This charming design from Sarah Ashford over at Polka Dot Chair is an easy and quick make for you to try.

Including a few … Read More ...

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