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 a Union Jack Pin Cushion Bracelet
Check out this fun and easy Union Jack
pin cushion bracelet pattern from Cat Morley’s over on Cut Out & Keep.
You don’t need a lot of supplies, just standard cross stitch ones and some filling. The counted pattern tells … Read More ...
How to Bead on Needlepoint
To add a little (or a lot of) bling to your next needlepoint canvas, try some beading. This tutorial from Needlepoint.com shows you how.
The blog post has a complete list of what you will need, and then there is … 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 ...
How to Machine Embroider Freestanding Lace Butterflies
You have got to take a look at this tutorial from We All Sew over on the Bernina blog. Written by Kate Toney, it is for making freestanding butterfly lace and it is absolutely stunning!
The detailed tutorial has step-by-step … Read More ...
How to Machine Embroider on Shoelaces
Are you ready to try something completely different? Try this fun method for doing machine embroidery on shoelaces. How much fun does that sound like it would be!? This tutorial from Sewing Machine Fun shows you how to do it.… Read More ...
4 Festive Plastic Canvas Snowflake Patterns
Snowflake designs are some of the most stunning winter patterns and they are perfect to decorate your home with during the holiday season. You can easily capture the beauty of snowflakes with plastic canvas, making it possible to create these … 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 Center Machine Embroidery on a T-Shirt
If you have ever tried machine embroidery on a t-shirt you know it is not always that easy to get it centered just perfectly. This helpful guide from Machine Embroidery Geek gives you all sorts of tips to get your … 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 ...
5 Christmas Ornament Embroidery Kits
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by creating your own homemade Christmas ornament. Ornament traditions have been passed down from generation to generation and they serve as a reminder … Read More ...
Free Gnome String Art Pattern
Perfect for the holidays or any other time of the year, this gnome string art design from Ruffles & Rain Boots is about as charming as it gets.
You will need a number of supplies and plenty of embroidery thread … Read More ...