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Cacti Embroidery Box

May 8, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This Needlwork project is for a Cacti Embroidered box.  I love when needlework is taken beyond the fabric. This is a great example of taking a classic craft and modernizing it.… Read More ...

Embroided Pendant

April 2, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This tutorial is for a hand stitched cloth pendant that can be used as a necklace or even as a brooch. I love when stitching can be taken off the framed canvas and worn like this, it makes a piece … Read More ...

Temari Ball – Advanced Sectioning

March 27, 2017 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

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This is a Temari ball I would love to own, even better if I can become good enough to create my very own using this tutorial. They say practice makes perfect so here I go…

Looking for more Temari … Read More ...

Springtime Cuff – Pattern

March 17, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This Spring counted needlepoint pattern is a simple, counted needlepoint project you can work using complimentary shades of over-dyed size 5 pearl cotton. I’m using DMC’s Color Variations size 5 pearl cotton. The colors are gorgeous and the threads … Read More ...

Pattern – Yellow Primrose Chart

March 13, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This flower is perfect for spring and you can download the free chart via the PDF here. … Read More ...

Hand Stitched Easter Gift Cards With Pattern

March 10, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Are you wanting to add a little handmade love to your Easter gifts? Forget the peeps and the handmade eggs and put all your creativity in to a stunningly beautiful card or keepsake. Grab the pattern here.… Read More ...

Stuffed Easter Egg Project

March 6, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

In this SAL, we’re going to make a puffed Easter egg using traditional hand embroidery stitches in bright, sunny colors of 6-strand embroidery floss. You can download the free embroidery pattern for the egg here on this page. … Read More ...

How To Organize Your Needlework Projects

February 13, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

If you’re like me, you probably have a ton of projects going at any one time. Here are some ideas on how to organize your many projects!

Check out the article over at the MuseOfTheMornin.com.… Read More ...

Free Pattern – All You Need Is Love

February 6, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This Beatles-inspired embroidery hoop for Valentine’s Day has been transferred onto a piece of upcycled vintage fabric, but it works equally well on plain fabric. More experienced crafters can embellish the pattern with more detail if they wish.… Read More ...

Temari Ball – Simple Swirls

January 30, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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This tutorial by Happy stitch is actually called “A star is Born” but its more about the swirls. A simple design that requires a lot of thinking for the layout. Temari Swirl Design.

If you are new to the Art … Read More ...

Hand Embroidered Card

January 26, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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This step by step tutorial is how to Embroider on to cards. This tutorial is for a perfect pick me up quote. I really love the flowers too. You can use any color selection to complete this tutorial.

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Free Motion Embroidery Pillow

January 19, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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This free Motion embroidered pillow is in the theme of herbs, but you could use the tutorial to guide you step by step and use your own words or language. Change the embroidered words for song titles or children’s names.  … Read More ...

DIY Embroidery Shoulders

January 12, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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This is a fantastic way to add a little touch of Handmade to a store bought cardigan or sweater. I know my children wouldn’t mind getting a little bit of this kinda embellishment on their typical mass produced high street … Read More ...

Temari Ball – Christmas Star

January 9, 2017 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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You are probably wondering why I am posting this Temari ball design called “Christmas Star” in January right? Well I don’t believe stars should be boxed in to a Christmas category. This design is beautiful and when completed in Non … Read More ...

Beyond The Fabric – Stitching On Paper

December 31, 2016 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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Recently everyone has been coloring in their doodling and drawings but how about stitching them? One Sheepish Girl allows us inside her paper journal or expression and art and she hand stitches across her flat doodles, bringing them to life … Read More ...

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