Art, patterns and techniques
Learn the stunning art of Japanese Sashiko stitching with this comprehensive tutorial guide that’s jam-packed with inspirational craft ideas. Sashiko, meaning “little stabs”, it’s a traditional Japanese sewing method that uses evenly spaced basic running stitches to create eye-catching geometric … Read More ...
Words or quotes on jeans and denim jackets are so popular right now, but who wants to pay $100 extra for something you can DIY yourself. This tutorial shows you how to free motion the words directly o to your … Read More ...
This embroidery tutorial is for Sashiko Japanese embroidery. This tutorial uses a kit but you can still view the guide as an easy embroidery tutorial. The detail in this cushion is quite intricate. Don’t expect to finish this tutorial in … Read More ...
Stitch up a super unique ornament with this felt pineapple free pattern! It uses a fun air plant as the topper; anyone can sew this tutorial that uses two basic stitches and has a free pattern & full photo … Read More ...
This felt embroidery design filled with craft supplies is perfect for hanging on the wall of your craft room.
The design is easily customized to fit the crafts you like to create by switching up the craft supplies you add. … Read More ...
Hand Embroidery: Beginner Mini Tulip Tutorial by Kayla of Knotty Dickens.
Beginner Hand Embroidered Tulip Steps:
1. Make 2 straight stitches right on top of each other.
2. Make a straight stitch to the left connecting at the bottom.
3. … Read More ...
If you’ve seen punch needle embroidery 
on instagram, it’s time to try it for yourself! Buy a simple kit and get started with this simple style that produces cozy, beautiful results. This list has several patterns and kits to choose … Read More ...
This Needlework tutorial shows you how to create Miniature Cotton flowers. This Embroidery tutorial can be used for hoops samples or other Embroidery projects. The tutorial shows you with step by step photos how to create this Embroidered flower by … Read More ...
Once your needlework is finished and you decided that you want to use it as a wall decoration, you have few options on how to do that: making it a hoop wall art, framing or mounting on a canvas. See … Read More ...
Mending Matters
explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than 20 hands-on projects that showcase current sashiko trends in visible mending that are edgy, modern, and bold—but draw on traditional Japanese stitching.
It does all this through just … Read More ...
The popularity of Sashiko is beginning to stagger – with no queries why.
This beautiful art of traditional Japanese embroidery was first used as a form of repair, evolving into a decorative style and a stand-alone craft. The biggest idea … Read More ...
This Embroidery tutorial is for adorable little lavender bags. These little houses make wonderful gifts or hangups for your car. This tutorial uses machine embroidery as well as hand embroidery and applique. A great project for using up scraps.
This Needlework tutorial shows you how to create Tuilp flowers. This Embroidery tutorial can be used for hoops samples or other Embroidery projects. The tutorial shows you with step by step photos how to create this Embroidered flower by hand.… Read More ...
Sashiko Embroidery is such a fun way to add designs to hand made sewing items or in this case, a little girls skirt. You can see the full pattern as well as detailed photos of each step of the design. … Read More ...
This embroidery tutorial is for a Sashiko style bag. It’s not quite sashiko but it still looks stylish and is so easy to make. The stitches are simple running stitch designs. The hardest thing would be keeping them straight so … Read More ...