Art, patterns and techniques
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More ...
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint has an idea for a stitching game that I’ve just got to try. I think you’ll love it to. Her idea focuses on needlepoint and tips us off to appropriate stitches; but I can … Read More ...
Heads up! Janet Granger has added two new miniature needlepoint designs to her site. She says,
… Read More ...One is called ‘Toys for boys’ and features traditional toys such as a fort and a teddy, and the other design is called ‘Toys
Check out the two luscious background stitches that are billed as stitches of the week over on Rittenhouse Needlepoint: cushion stitch and combination cross stitch. See the post.… Read More ...
Christmas is one of the most popular times of year for needlework, and it’s easy to see why. From classic holiday motifs to small decorative projects, festive stitching is a lovely way to slow down and add a handmade touch … Read More ...
Janet Perry (Nuts About Needlepoint) has come up with a simple but brilliant trick for staying on track while stitching an alternating stitch. She says,
… Read More ...This technique will work with ANY stitch that alternates and goes over only
Learn Montenegrin stitch via the tutorial at Rittenhouse Needlepoint blog. See the tute.… Read More ...
(1) Snowman needlepoint designed by Michele Wilcox from FreePatterns.com.
(2) Christmas rose from Among the Gum Trees.
(3) Joyeux Noel from Le blog de la marmotte brodeuse.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on … Read More ...
The pattern for this plastic-canvas Halloween door decor is free from FreePatterns.com. Get the pattern.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need plastic canvas supplies, we highly recommend Annie’s Craft Store… Read More ...
The stitch of the week at Rittenhouse Needlepoint is backstitched spider web or ridged spider web. See the tute.… Read More ...
If you enjoy browsing through free embroidery patterns and cross-stitch charts, this roundup is another great one to explore. Over time, wonderful designs can easily be missed as blogs update and new patterns are released. This catch-up post brings together … Read More ...
The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure shows us how to incorporate silk-ribbon embroidery into a needlepoint canvas. Luscious. See the tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported … Read More ...
Last week I mentioned Diane Gilleland‘s new plastic-canvas-project e-booklet, Hook, Needle, Pencil Case. Since then, I’ve had a chance to step through the project instructions and experiment with most of the techniques.
Wow. Diane continually amazes me. This … Read More ...
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More ...
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
We’ve chosen the best Christmas hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free Christmas … Read More ...