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Embroider a pair of Love bugs

January 31, 2023 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Free downloadable pdf embroidery pattern

Aside from being a term of endearment for someone we love, love bugs are real insects! They spend their time creating the next generation and live for about 4-5 days. That’s a short life!

And … Read More ...

Sulky Hand Embroidered Lettering

December 14, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Mark your calendars because Sulky is having a webinar on Hand Letter machine embroidery.  You’ll need to purchase a kit that will have everything you need to know in it.

The teacher for this is Karlee Porter and she is … Read More ...

5 Valentine’s Day Hand Embroidery Patterns

December 8, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a unique and special way to impress your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Hand-embroidering a beautiful heart is a thoughtful and creative gift that will show your loved one how much you care. Not only is embroidery … Read More ...

How to Make a Mini Plastic Canvas Heart Bag Clip

December 5, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Here’s an adorable plastic canvas project that is perfect for Valentine’s Day.  This unique mini heart bag clip design is from Strings Away! and it would make a terrific little favor for a party.

The easy-to-follow tutorial has a list … Read More ...

Hand Embroidered Valentine’s Day Gift Satchel

November 28, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a totally unique way to give a little gift to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day?  Look no further than this beautiful cone embroidered with a heart.  It is a free pattern from Super Mom No Cape… Read More ...

How to Make a “Love” Embroidery Hoop

February 11, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

It is not too late to make some super easy hoop art for Valentine’s Day!  Just try this project from One Pure Heart.  As long as you have the supplies on hand, you should be able to make this … Read More ...

5 Festive Valentine’s Day Heart Punch Needle Patterns

February 5, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is a time for expressing love and appreciation for the special people in our lives, and there’s no better way to do that than by creating something special with your own hands. If you’re looking for a unique … Read More ...

How to Embroider a Modern Valentine’s Heart

February 3, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Make your sweetheart something modern and striking with this free tutorial from Busy Being Jennifer.  It is a unique design that will have you wanting to pick up your sewing needle.

You need standard embroidery supplies plus a couple … Read More ...

How to Make a Heart Embroidered Coffee Cup Cozy

January 30, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Is your Valentine a coffee lover?  Well I have the perfect handmade gift for them…a coffee cup cozy embroidered with a heart!  The tutorial is from Feeling Stitchy.

Complete with a detailed supply list, as well as step-by-step photos … Read More ...

How to Make a Punch Needle Heart on a Blouse

January 26, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Surprise your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day when you show up to dinner wearing this adorable heart punchneedle embellished blouse.  The tutorial is from Amelie’s Workshop.

Note that the tutorial is in french.  I normally would not include it, but … Read More ...

5 Floral Heart Hand Embroidery Patterns

January 22, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your love and affection than with a handmade gift. Hand embroidery has always been a popular form of needlework and it is a great way to create … Read More ...

Free Punch Needle Hearts Tutorial

January 10, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Ok folks, it’s time for some punch needle love.  And by love I mean hearts!  Look at this charming and festive free pattern from Punch Needle World.  It’s beautiful, and it is not that hard if you have some … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Hearts Pattern

March 20, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Doesn’t everyone need a few of these sweet little plastic canvas hearts from Eye Love Knots?  I know I do.  And hearts are not just for Valentine’s Day.  You can use them any time of the year.

Measuring 1.25″ … Read More ...

Hand Embroidery Chain of Hearts Pattern

February 12, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Sometimes less is more, and that is the case with this absolutely lovely and simple hand embroidery design from Design Sponge.  Natalie, the designer, took some plain cloth napkins and transformed them with this heart pattern.  You can make … Read More ...

5 Hand Embroidery Hearts Tutorials

February 8, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Impress your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with not one hand embroidered heart, but five different ones.  Each one of these charming and festive heart patterns from Wandering Threads Embroidery are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.

What is … Read More ...

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