It is not too late to make some super easy hoop art for Valentine’s Day! Just try this project from One Pure Heart. As long as you have the supplies on hand, you should be able to make this … Read More ...
How to Machine Embroidery on Ribbon
Are you looking to jazz up a pretty fabric ribbon you have? Do you need to personalize some ribbon? This tutorial from Machine Embroidery Geek will show you how to use your sewing machine to make some embroidery magic.
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How to Embroider a Modern Valentine’s Heart
Make your sweetheart something modern and striking with this free tutorial from Busy Being Jennifer. It is a unique design that will have you wanting to pick up your sewing needle.
You need standard embroidery supplies plus a couple … Read More ...
How to Make a Heart Embroidered Coffee Cup Cozy
Is your Valentine a coffee lover? Well I have the perfect handmade gift for them…a coffee cup cozy embroidered with a heart! The tutorial is from Feeling Stitchy.
Complete with a detailed supply list, as well as step-by-step photos … Read More ...
Embroidery Pattern Books Spanning the Centuries
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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How to Use Sulky Puffy Foam
Have you ever wanted to try out Sulky Puffy Foam but weren’t sure how? This blog post over on their website tells you exactly how to use it with your machine embroidery.
This product adds a lovely dimension to embroidered … Read More ...
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 ...
5 50 wt Aurifil Color Builder Sets
I’m always on the lookout for ways to build up my thread stash and make sure I have the right shades for all of my sewing projects. Aurifil has a solution for us crafters with their five different color … Read More ...
How to Make a Modern Freeform Punch Needle Design
Put your punch needle skills to good use and make a modern freeform work or art. This article from Apartment Therapy shows you how.
Complete with a supply list and loads of step-by-step photos and instructions, you will be creating … 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 ...