Don’t miss Mollie Johanson‘s latest Embroidery Basics tutorial about fill stitches. See the tute on her Wild Olive blog.… Read More ...
Inspiration: Karen Barbe
To Karen Barbe, windowpane-checked tea towels are the perfect ground for a bit of stitching — a modern, funky twist on a traditional domestic art. Go to Karen’s blog.… Read More ...
How to thread a beading needle
Jane of The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure has some excellent tips about beading needles and how to thread them. See her post.… Read More ...
Make a pincushion cake
You can make this adorable tiered-cake pincushion. The pattern and instructions are free from DMCThread’s Blog. Go to the blog post for the link to the pattern.
DMC Thread Blog no longer exists please check out DMC’s website directly. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cross-stitch on waste canvas
Zoe of The Making Spot shows us step-by-step how to add cross-stitch to any project using waste canvas. See the tute.… Read More ...
How to stitch on the fly
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting gives us a look at her process for creating this semi-improvisational sampler for a Hoopla swap. She includes a list of the stitches she used for each element. See her blog post.… Read More ...
Men stitch bisht
Hannah of enbrouderie introduced me to bisht — a type of embroidery on men’s garments by men that is traditional in Saudi Arabia. Beautiful! If this artform is new to you, too, you’ll enjoy her blog post.… Read More ...
Learn punchneedle embroidery
If you’ve been wanting to try punchneedle embroidery (sometimes called needlepunch), DMCThread’s Blog has got your back. A recent post shows you the tools you’ll need, explains the basics, and even provides a video. Go to the post.
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Easy butterfly seam treatment
Vivienne of Anlabyhouse blog shows us the simple steps to creating a charming butterfly seam treatment. See her post.
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Susan captures SharonB
Susan Elliott gets everything! In April, she attended CQ Adventure, a crazy-quilters’ retreat that attracted illustrious teachers from around the globe to Glastonbury, CT, USA. Among these luminaries: our beloved Sharon Boggon (SharonB of Pin Tangle), who … Read More ...
Run your fill
If you check the Fill Stitch category in your favorite stitch dictionary, running stitch probably isn’t included. But it becomes the perfect fill stitch to show movement and add shading in Caine‘s interpretation of Covus tristis‘ tentacle design. … Read More ...
Make a tiny beaded tulip
There is so much gorgeousness to enjoy in Lynn‘s Beading Heart Art post about her March Bead Journal Project. And tucked quietly in the middle of the post is a brilliant tip for making easy, tiny beaded tulips. See … Read More ...
Make a felt flower bracelet
This sweet bracelet is made from inexpensive materials and requires the most basic applique and embroidery skills — a perfect gift to make for the fairy princess in your house, or the perfect project for a young one to learn … Read More ...
Free cross-stitch charts
Free cross-stitch charts
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...