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Video Tutorial – A graceful bouquet of white daisies

December 31, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

A graceful bouquet of white daisies | White work | Dimensional Embroidery In this video you will learn how to embroider an elegant bouquet of white daisies pattern –

Elisa Hirsch Maia invented Brazilian three-dimensional needlework in the 1960s. She … Read More ...

15 Redwork Embroidery Patterns For Christmas

December 7, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Redwork is a type of American embroidery, sometimes known as art needlework, that emerged in the nineteenth century and was especially popular between 1855 and 1925. Red thread, in the form of Turkey red embroidery floss, is historically used since … Read More ...

7 Festive Sulky Christmas Thread Packs

September 24, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

The holiday season is just around the corner, and for many of us, that means it’s time to start thinking about Christmas projects. Having the right supplies is essential for creating beautiful, festive decorations that you and your loved ones … Read More ...

Embroidered ABC Wall Hanging Tutorial

August 19, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Make a lovely hand embroidered ABC wall hanging when you take this course from CreativeBug.  Taught by Lauren of Lark Rising Embroidery, this sampler is a great way to get in your daily embroidery practice.

Ideal for the intermediate … Read More ...

5 Types of Embroidery

May 20, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you new to hand embroidery?  Here is a helpful beginner’s guide to various types of it from the Embroiderers’ Guild of America.

This article includes a photo example of each type, a description of what it is, and … Read More ...

Free Reindeer Holiday Redwork Pattern

November 9, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

This adorable holiday reindeer pattern from Gail Pan Designs will get you in the holiday spirit in no time.

There are not a lot of instructions in the blog post, but you will find the downloadable pattern for the reindeer.  … Read More ...

50 Pilgrim Thanksgiving Machine Embroidery Designs

October 30, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

If you’re in search of the perfect machine embroidery designs for Thanksgiving, look no further than Embroidery Machine Designs. With a wide variety of pilgrim and turkey motifs to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect designs to complement … Read More ...

4 Retro Iron-On Embroidery Design Transfers

August 7, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

 

The team at Annie’s Craft Store never fails to impress with their creative and charming designs, and their latest release is no exception. They have brought us four different sets of retro iron-on embroidery transfer designs that are sure to … Read More ...

Sunbonnet Babies and Chickens – Free Redwork Pattern

November 5, 2020 by Claudia Porter 5 Comments

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 ...

Free Redwork Embroidery – Little Chef Patterns

April 6, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

These Redwork embroidery patterns are by Kreativekiwiembroidery and she is offering them to you for free. These Redwork stitching patterns would be lovely on  plain linen tea towels or kitchen mitts.  You can grab the free pattern here.  Perfect for … Read More ...

Machine Embrodiery – Easter Rabbit – Redwork Machine Embroidery Design

February 9, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

You must have an embroidery machine for this Redwork Bunny Pattern.

This design comes in two different sizes, and you will receive a PDF worksheet of each (all files are included in a zip folder)

Small: 55 x 70 mm … Read More ...

10 FREE Heart Shaped Needlework Patterns And Charts

January 24, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This roundup is all about hearts, heart theme, heart shapes and heart templates. Perfect for Valentine’s day or romantic occasions.

Hand Embroidery Designs | HEART EMBROIDERY SAMPLER FOR BEGINNERS

 

 

 

This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to … Read More ...

Book Review – Simple Pleasures In Redwork

December 1, 2019 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Little birds pause to sing or spread their elegant wings in this collection of ten embroidery patterns by Kathy Schmitz. The wall hangings and pillows are just perfect for adding timeless style to your home’s decor. Embroider and sew a … Read More ...

Over 100 Free Hand Embroidery Patterns

September 25, 2015 by Shellie Wilson 2 Comments

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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 ...

Free Bible Reading Redwork Chart

September 14, 2015 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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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 ...

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