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How to Make a Needlepoint Cardinal – Free Pattern

September 23, 2021 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

Based on a quilt block, this fun little cardinal needlepoint pattern is brought to you by Nuts about Needlepoint and is easy to make.

Made with various shades of greens, blues, and reds (with a little bit of brown and … Read More ...

Mystical Stitches – Book Review And Giveaway

September 22, 2021 by Shellie Wilson 15 Comments

 

Christi Johnson’s Mystical Stitches (June 2021) is a beautiful embroidery book with over 100 unique patterns influenced by a vibrant folk-art aesthetic and imbued with metaphysical meaning. Readers may mix and sew each symbol to create unique embroidered items of … Read More ...

Turn Sketches Into Embroidery Patterns

September 21, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Amy, over on Amy Loves to Sew, brings us another lovely how to tutorial.  This time it is how to turn sketches into embroidery motifs.  What a wonderful process!

Whether you like to doodle, or your child is constantly … Read More ...

Beginner Flower Embroidery Pattern

September 19, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

For people who may be new to hand embroidery, here is a lovely design from The Yellow Birdhouse to help get you started.  In this tutorial you will learn how to do a number of different and common stitches. You … Read More ...

5 Festive Gingerbread Plastic Canvas Patterns

September 18, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Ah, gingerbread – isn’t it just the epitome of holiday cheer? The sweet, spicy aroma and the delicious taste make it the perfect addition to your holiday season. And let’s not forget about its adorable look – gingerbread people and … Read More ...

How to Do Kamal Kadai Embroidery

September 17, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Just look at this exquisite embroidery called Kamal Kadai from Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials.  It is absolutely stunning.

Sarah’s tutorial has step by step instructions and detailed photos to help you learn this method.  It is definitely a project … Read More ...

How to Make a Button Rainbow Tree Embroidery Project

September 15, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

For an easy hand embroidery project that incorporates hand stitching and lots of rainbow buttons, look no further than this canvas from Crafts by Amanda.  It’s charming and it would be a good project for a beginner.

To make … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Bumble Bee Coasters Pattern

September 13, 2021 by Claudia Porter 2 Comments

Don’t worry about these bumble bee coasters from DIY Party Mom.  They won’t sting!  They look really cute though.

This tutorial has a handy and printable stitch chart.  These are easy coasters to make so they are an ideal … Read More ...

58 Not So Spooky Halloween Machine Embroidery Designs

September 11, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

 

Hey there! Can you believe it’s that time of the year again? When the days get shorter and the leaves start to fall, you know Halloween is just around the corner. It’s one of those holidays that I absolutely love. … Read More ...

20 Common Embroidery Mistakes

September 9, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Wow, this article really hits the nail on the head! As someone who loves embroidery, I can definitely attest to the fact that it’s a craft that can easily lead to mistakes. From not reading the instructions, to displaying your … Read More ...

How to Do the Guilloche Stitch

September 7, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Here is another wonderful tutorial from Mary over on Needle ‘n Thread.  This time it is a Guilloche Stitch tutorial.  One of the things I love about Mary’s blog is that she demonstrates so many different and lesser known … Read More ...

Whimsical Hand Embroidery Design – Free Pattern

September 5, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As a parent I can assure you that I have said this phrase many times.  Now I don’t have to say it.  I can just make this design and hang it in a prominent place.  This whimsical hand embroidery design … Read More ...

6 Sensational Hand Embroidery Courses from Creativebug

September 4, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Hey there! Are you in the mood for some new hand embroidery projects but want a little more guidance and instruction with each project? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you! Introducing Creativebug, an online platform that offers a … Read More ...

Tulle Machine Embroidery Tutorial

September 2, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

You may not realize it, but you can do machine embroidery on Tulle.  It definitely takes some practice and there plenty of tips that you will need to know.  This tutorial from Sewing Machine Fun explains how to do it.… Read More ...

How to Punch Needle on a Sweatshirt

August 31, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

For all you punch needle fans who like to wear their crafts…this one is for you!  Marching North has this awesome tutorial showing us how to punch needle on a sweatshirt.  How cool is that!

Along with the standard punch … Read More ...

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