Art, patterns and techniques
For a completely different and modern look this holiday season, why not try this unique class from Creativebug? It’s a Christmas tree string art project!
Taught by Courtney Cerruti, it’s a short class that is perfect for beginners. The … Read More ...
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you may be thinking about stepping up your décor. If you enjoy making plastic canvas items, here are five patterns you can purchase over at Annie’s Craft Store.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro at … Read More ...
DMC brings us this stunning wreath hand embroidery project. How cool is it that you can add a photo to the hollow center?!
It is a bit tricky to make, but don’t worry. There are detailed step-by-step instructions and photographs … Read More ...
If you’re in search of the perfect machine embroidery designs for Thanksgiving, look no further than Embroidery Machine Designs. With a wide variety of pilgrim and turkey motifs to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect designs to complement … Read More ...
Easy to make and a beautiful statement for Thanksgiving, or any other time of the year, this bunting design from Life Sew Savory is an easy project to make.
All you need are a few supplies and the ability to … Read More ...
As the winter months approach, we can’t help but be enchanted by the beauty of snowflakes. They’re delicate, intricate, and unique, much like the art of hand embroidery. If you’re looking for a new project to work on during the … Read More ...
Have you ever looked at those beautiful free standing lace creations and wished you could make something like that? Now you can with this helpful tutorial from We All Sew, the Bernina blog.
In this article you will find … Read More ...
Pincushions are one of those little projects that don’t take too much time to make, but are useful. They make great gifts and are a good way to practice needlework skills. There are also a ton of designs available. Here … Read More ...
Perfect for Christmas, this charming Baby Jesus in a Manger pattern from Wild Olive is an easy and fast design to make.
You will find a downloadable pdf file for the design. There are not a lot of instructions on … Read More ...
Show off that beautiful embroidered piece you just made by turning it into a patch and putting it on a wearable item. You can learn how with the helpful tutorial from Jessica Long Embroidery.
The article shows you all … Read More ...
From beginner to advanced, there is something for everyone in this list of 20 hand embroidery gift ideas from Sulky. Whether you are looking for a new thread set, a pattern book, or a fun gadget, you’ll find it here.… Read More ...
This is probably one of the most unique embroidery ideas I have seen in a long time. It is machine embroidery on balsa wood!
How cool is that? The tutorial is over on the Sewing Machine Fun website.
With detailed … Read More ...
Here’s a fun way to jazz up a plain face mask. This pattern, which you can purchase from Leisure Arts, is about as pretty as it gets.
You will need to provide all of the supplies, but the pattern has … Read More ...
With punch needle everywhere these days it is fun to come across a technique that is a little bit different than what it usually looks like. Just check out this tutorial on doing embroidery stitches with a punch needle and … Read More ...
Pumpkins…you see them starting in the early fall months all the way through the end of November. Nowadays pumpkin decor starts appearing in stores in late August! You can incorporate pumpkins in any of your pumpkin embroidery with one of … Read More ...