Have you ever wondered how stumpwork artists make those raised sections in some of their work? You know…the sections where the designs form a three dimensional effect. It is all about wires, and this helpful tutorial from Sew in Love… Read More ...
DIY Embroidery Snowflake Ornament
Nothing says winter more than snowflakes, and this DIY ornament from Our Southern Home is an easy project to show off that motif. Normally snowflakes are done in pale pastel colors, but this ornament has a homespun feel to it.… Read More ...
Peeping Tom Turkey Thanksgiving Punch Needle Pattern
If you like really adorable small projects that don’t take much time to make, then this guy is definitely for you. It screams cute, and it’s perfect for Thanksgiving. What a fun little decoration this would be for your home. … Read More ...
Thanksgiving Hand Embroidery Pattern
While this beautiful Thanksgiving design from Fileuse d’Étoiles and Co doesn’t have the traditional turkey or cornucopia embroidered on it, it has a lovely sentiment that is perfect for this special holiday.
Surrounded by a wreath of brightly colored autumn … Read More ...
Sunbonnet Babies and Chickens – Free Redwork Pattern
In quilting, most people know about Sunbonnet Sue, a popular design that has been around for many years. Well, here’s a different take on that traditional design. These are Sunbonnet Babies done in Redwork hand embroidery.
Originating in the … Read More ...
How to Make a Hand Embroidered Snowflake Ornament
With the extra bling added to this pretty embroidered snowflake ornament from Swoodson Says, your Christmas tree will look like there is fresh fallen snow on it. OK, that is an exaggeration, but it will look lovely on your … Read More ...
Christmas Tree Free Hand Embroidery Pattern
Are you looking for a simple yet festive hand embroidery project to make for the holidays? This bright and cheerful Christmas tree, from I Should be Mopping the Floor might be just what you are looking for. Side note here: … Read More ...
35 Free Christmas Santa Machine Embroidery Designs
Embroidering Santa patterns is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations. Whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer or just starting out, there’s a design for everyone in this collection of … Read More ...
Vote – Free Hand Embroidery Pattern
With the election coming up in a few days here in the United States, I thought that this was a fitting hand embroidery project to bring to you. This “Vote” pattern is a festive way to show off your patriotic … Read More ...
Free Thanksgiving Turkey Hand Embroidery Pattern
You are going to want tp gobble up this adorable little hand embroidered turkey pattern from A Lively Hope. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving and that is one of those holidays that, sadly, gets overlooked sometimes. Because it fall about … Read More ...
Halloween Embroidered Sweater Tutorial
Are you someone who doesn’t like to wear elaborate Halloween costumes, but still likes to show a little bit of holiday spirit? Have I got a hand embroidery project for you!
Just look at the Boo! design on this sweater. … Read More ...
Halloween Appliqué Machine Embroidery Bundle
Get ready for some fun Halloween machine embroidery with this gorgeous bundle of 36 spooktacular designs from Laugh Love Appliqué. Each one is cuter than the next and you will have a hard time deciding which one is your … Read More ...
Free Pattern In The Hoop – ITH – Christmas Bauble Candy Cane
This free machine embroidery pattern is for a ITH or In the Hoop project. This pattern creates a small Christmas bauble that holds a candy cane or lollipop. I have also seen ideas where $10 notes are rolled tight and … Read More ...
How to Hand Embroider Letters – 10 Free Tutorials
Have you noticed all of the hand embroidery projects with letters on them? From funny to inspirational, there is something for everyone. It’s not that hard to write your own messages with embroidery. It just takes a bit of know-how.… Read More ...
Ribbon Embroidery Forget Me Nots – Free Tutorial
Perfect as an introduction to ribbon embroidery, this forget-me-not flower pattern is lovely. Forget-me-nots appear throughout history. They were Henry the IV’s emblem. It is also said that the name comes from a German tale. According to the legend, a … Read More ...