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How to Learn Hand Embroidery at Home

June 14, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you ready to take on a knew craft hobby?  Why not try hand embroidery?  This helpful guide from Stitch Floral will help you along your journey.

Filled with all kinds of tips, you will find help for things like … Read More ...

Uncle Sam Fourth of July Plastic Canvas Pattern

June 10, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Just look at the smile on this handsome Uncle Sam plastic canvas design from Leisure Arts.  It is part of a pattern you can purchase from them.  The other part of the pattern is the patriotic heart.

This set … Read More ...

How to Hand Embroider Tea Towels

June 6, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Cutesy Crafts brings us this helpful tutorial on how to embroider tea towels.  Sometimes it is nice to jazz up items that may be kind of plain and this idea is perfect for that.  If you have some tea towels … Read More ...

9 Ways to Embroider Leaves

June 4, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

One of the premiere embroidery websites, Pumora Embroidery brings us this guide to 9 stitches for embroidery.

So many designs incorporate leaves into them and this article rounds them all up.  Some are more difficult than others, but they are … Read More ...

Fun, Free and Easy Spool of Thread Embroidery Pattern

June 3, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a fun and easy hand embroidery project?  Look at this adorable design from Flamingo Toes!  It is another design of Bev’s that does not disappoint and you’ll be heading to your sewing box as soon … Read More ...

How to Do the Alternating Beaded Chain Stitch

June 1, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

You can always count on Mary Corbet’s Needle ‘n Thread blog to bring us wonderful stitch tutorials.  This one on the Alternating Beaded Chain Stitch is no exception.

In this article you will find step by step photos and instructions … Read More ...

4 Types of Stabilizer and How to Use Them

May 28, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As an embroidery enthusiast, I know how frustrating it can be to navigate the world of stabilizers. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which one is right for your project. That’s why I … Read More ...

5 Free Embroidery Projects for Dad

May 27, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As Father’s Day approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how we can show the special dads in our lives just how much we appreciate them. While store-bought gifts are nice, there’s something extra special about a homemade gift that … Read More ...

How to Make a Stars and Stripes Felt Patch

May 26, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Do you like to show off the stars and strips?  Well this fun felt embroidered patch is a perfect way to do just that. It is from Benzie Designs and it really is not hard to make.

The article tells … Read More ...

Free Fireworks Hand Embroidery Pattern

May 24, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Get ready for the Fourth of July with this fun and unique hand embroidery pattern from Today’s Creative Life.  Everyone loves the fireworks on the 4th and design is a great way to celebrate them all year ’round.

With … Read More ...

5 Types of Embroidery

May 20, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you new to hand embroidery?  Here is a helpful beginner’s guide to various types of it from the Embroiderers’ Guild of America.

This article includes a photo example of each type, a description of what it is, and … Read More ...

Seasonal Embroidery Patterns

May 18, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

With 8 different projects to choose from, the book Seasonal Embroidery, has a little something for everyone.  Available to purchase over on Leisure Arts, it is perfect for beginner and intermediate crafters.

I already see a photo of a … Read More ...

8 Handy Machine Embroidery Hoop Tutorials

May 14, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

 

Machine embroidery is a wonderful and creative art that allows you to add unique designs to fabric items. However, it can be overwhelming and confusing for beginners who are new to this world. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of … Read More ...

How to Stitch Flowers with the Blanket Stitch

May 8, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Give a common hand embroidery stitch a new twist with this handy tutorial from Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials.  She teaches us how to use the blanket stitch to make flowers.

This is such a charming stitch to use.  The … Read More ...

16 Floral Hand Embroidery Stitches

May 7, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Mary from Needle ‘n Thread brings us another wonderful article.  This time it is a handy roundup of 16 floral embroidery stitches.

With links to her tutorials for each stitch, you will be an expert in no time.  All of … Read More ...

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