Art, patterns and techniques
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 ...
This flower is perfect for spring and you can download the free chart via the PDF here. … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This tutorial is for Mitsubishi stars but I have to warn you it is more for the advanced Temari Ball makers, but don’t let me put you off. If you want to have a go then go for it! It … Read More ...
These free printable lacing templates are perfect for children who sit at your feet whilst you craft and want to “have a go” too. I would suggest printing them on to card stock or at least gluing them down on … Read More ...
This free chart is very sweet. For a little project it has a huge amount of detail. I think this would be very sweet on a Little girls hankie or a birthday card. What would you use it for? Share … Read More ...