If you’re into history and want to bring some of it into your creative projects, these six books are the perfect way to do so. Whether you’re a seasoned needle worker or just starting out, these books offer patterns … Read More ...
Love In Bloom Valentine’s Day Pocket Pattern
Adornit brings us this charming embroidered pocket for Valentine’s Day. You can purchase the kit from them. It includes everything you need to make it, including fabric, instructions, thread and stabilizer.
All of the festive embellishments add a touch of … Read More ...
5 Floral Heart Hand Embroidery Patterns
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your love and affection than with a handmade gift. Hand embroidery has always been a popular form of needlework and it is a great way to create … Read More ...
Easy Valentine’s Day Hoop Art
Here’s a fun and easy project from Create Craft Love that is perfect for Valentine’s Day. In the article you will 3 different designs. Make one or all of them. They make a perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
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Happy Spring – Free Hand Embroidery Sampler
You may not think it right now, but spring is right around the corner. Why not celebrate it with a new hand embroidery project! This free pattern comes to us from Amy Ball for Polka Dot Chair and it could … Read More ...
How to Transfer an Embroidery Pattern
Have you ever seen a lovely embroidery design, but can’t figure out how to transfer it to your canvas? This tutorial from Down Grapevine Lane will help you out.
You will find easy-to-follow instructions to take your pattern that is … Read More ...
Beginner’s Guide to Needlepainting
Stitch Floral brings us a lovely beginner’s guide to needlepainting. The author uses a peony as her example. I absolutely love peonies, so I was immediately drawn to this article. Once I read it I was impressed with the story … Read More ...
How To Make an Embroidered Clasp Purse
Put your hand embroidery and sewing skills to good use and make a lovely clasp purse. This easy-to-follow tutorial from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows you how.
From start to finish, you will get all of the information needed … Read More ...
10 Hand Beading Embroidery Projects
As a beader myself, I can attest to the fact that adding beads to a project truly brings it to life. There’s just something about the pop of color and sparkle that can take a piece from good to great. … Read More ...
How to Make Embroidered Felt Toadstools
Gather up those felt scraps you have sitting around and get ready to make one or more of these adorable embroidered toadstools. The free tutorial is over on the American Felt and Craft website.
When I look at these I … Read More ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery
If you have ever wanted to try silk ribbon embroidery then this tutorial from Crewel Ghoul is for you.
Full of step-by-step photos, the article goes over a number of different ribbon stitches, as well as supplies needed for this … Read More ...
Free Outline Stitch Hand Embroidery Tutorial and Free Pattern
Are you new to hand embroidery or just looking to brush up on your stitching technique? Then this tutorial from Wandering Threads Embroidery is for your.
Beautiful photographs accompany the detailed step-by-step instructions for doing the Outline stitch. It’s an … Read More ...
Happy New Year Embroidery Pattern
It is hard to believe that 2022 is almost here. Ring it in with a fun embroidery project that you can purchase over one Etsy. Just take a look at this festive design from Embroidery by Piko. The purchase … Read More ...
Five Ugly Christmas Sweater Hand Embroidery Patterns
Hey there! As the holiday party season approaches, it’s time to dig out those ugly Christmas sweaters. You know, the ones that you wear once a year and then tuck away in the back of your closet. But what if … Read More ...
How to Turn a Picture into an Embroidery Pattern
Like most people, we all have those special photos which bring back cherished memories. Sure you can put the photo in a pretty frame and display it on a shelf. But there are other ways to preserve a special photo. … Read More ...