Art, patterns and techniques
Christmas time is here again so start now collecting these free alphabet letters. Letters are approximately 3.50 tall. Free through November 15, 2015. Updated – these letters are no longer free.
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Do you love cross stitch, and love all things Disney? These 10 patterns are perfect for the Disney fan in you. With most of them being for those old classics, you are sure to find something that all ages … Read More ...
Halloween has become a little tacky when it comes to store bought decorations so it’s no wonder people are seeking out their own DIY designs. This spider web has been hand stitched in a Embroidery hoop to create a elegant … Read More ...
These DIY Halloween RIP coasters are simple but creepy. The tutorial is very basic and easy to follow. I love the white on black as it really makes the colors pop. I kind of want olives now too. RIP Halloween … Read More ...
I love when stitching goes beyond the fabric and is used to decorate something unusual. Finish off a hand made journal or photo album with this simple but lovely symbol of love. Learn how to Embroider on card here. … Read More ...
This little Hallow’s Eve cushion is from A hole in the basket primitives. The design is simple but adorable. Primitve designs and Halloween just seem to go together well. Love these as little gifts for the neighbours or family.
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Sometimes we are stumped with what embroidery design we want to use. Perhaps we are bored with our normal go to pattern, or maybe we just can’t find the perfect fit for a project.
This amazing list from NeedleNThread has … Read More ...
Don’t let Halloween slip by without totally re-decorating your house for the occasion. These cat pillows would be perfect on the couch or the children’s bed. You can check out the full pattern here. Halloween Cat Pillow DIY.
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I love the fact that you can take something main stream and popular (Converse shoes) and turn them in to your own piece of original artwork. A slightly expensive canvas but worth the effort I think. Here is the full … Read More ...
Love Love Love these jeans. I thought I was super cool when I created this Chocolate purse over 10 years ago (hence the bad photo) but these jeans are amazing. Each one is embroidered with stitches and hand painted. I … Read More ...
This would be perfect if I actually remembered to water my garden. I was mistakenly left in charge of watering my mother’s garden whilst she was away. I have visited her empty house only once in over a month. Thankfully … Read More ...
Rope baskets are flooding the internet and DIY sites but this creative colourful version by Damask Love has such attitude. Using Embroidery floss the simple rope basket has been taken in to a completely new dimension. You can view the … Read More ...
This Adorable pillow has been highlighted with threads though hard to see from the photo. There are more photos at the link below so make sure to check it out and take a close look at the embellishments. DIY Dog … Read More ...
How amazing is this quaint little star gazing purse. The little star is so sweet. This would make an adorable pocket for a sleepy time mask.
Here is the full tutorial including how to make the purse and do the … Read More ...
Last week we shared some Sashiko (Japanese Embroidery) tutorials with you. This week we are stepping outside the box and sharing this tutorial for Sashiko Embroidery but with a difference. You are not going to use cloth for this tutorial … Read More ...