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Free Paisley Flowers Embroidery Design Review

August 21, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

If you like floral machine embroidery with a bit more swirl and personality, this free Paisley Flowers embroidery design from Ann The Gran is a fun one. It’s by Fable Kreations, comes in one size at 6.23″ x 7.72″… Read More ...

Mini Mending Mondays: Fix a Towel Edge with Simple Hand Stitching

August 17, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Every home seems to have that one towel that is slightly past its prime but still somehow everyone reaches for it. Maybe it is your favorite tea towel, maybe it is the kitchen hand towel, maybe it is the one … Read More ...

Handsome Man With His Camera Hand Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review

August 16, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This one has a lovely calm, thoughtful feel to it and is a nice change from the usual florals and cute animals. The Printable Handsome Man With His Camera Hand Embroidery Pattern from EmbroideryAndMind is a digital download for … Read More ...

Beautiful Brazilian Embroidery Flowers to Try

August 11, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever looked at Brazilian embroidery and thought, well that’s a bit fancy in the best possible way, you’re not wrong. This dimensional style is all about glossy rayon thread, raised stitches, and flowers that seem to bloom right … Read More ...

10 Free Sunflower Machine Embroidery Patterns

August 4, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Sunflower machine embroidery is one of those categories that always feels cheerful, useful, and easy to stitch into everyday projects. A single bloom looks lovely on a tea towel or tote, while fuller sunflower motifs work beautifully on cushion covers, … Read More ...

Honey Baby Bear Applique Machine Embroidery Design – Etsy Review

August 2, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This one is pure baby-gift sweetness. The Honey Baby Bear Applique Machine Embroidery Design from BabyEmbroideryShop is a digital download on Etsy, and it’s marked as a Bestseller on the listing. Etsy also shows the shop with a 5 out … Read More ...

How to Separate Embroidery Floss Without Making a Tangled Mess

July 29, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

There are a few tiny craft frustrations that seem wildly unfair for how small they are. One of them is trying to separate embroidery floss and somehow ending up with a knotty, twisted, slightly aggressive little bundle in your lap … Read More ...

Free Soda Shop Minnie Mouse Embroidery Design Review

July 24, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

If you like embroidery designs with a retro cartoon feel, this Soda Shop Minnie Mouse design is a fun little freebie to grab. It’s by Method Man Designs and the listing for this design shows it at 2.85″ x 3.52″… Read More ...

10 Bookmark Embroidery Patterns for Quick Handmade Gifts

July 14, 2026 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

If you are looking for easy embroidery projects that feel thoughtful without taking all weekend, handmade embroidered bookmarks are such a smart place to start. They are small, practical, stash-friendly, and ideal for birthdays, teacher gifts, book clubs, Christmas stockings, … Read More ...

Mini Mending Mondays: Cover a Tiny Hole with a Sweet Embroidered Flower

July 6, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Not every repair needs to look like a repair. Sometimes the prettiest fix is the one that turns a tiny flaw into a feature. If you have a pinhole, a faint stain, or a little worn spot on a shirt, … Read More ...

Sunflower Ribbon Embroidery Tutorials and Kits to Brighten Your Hoop

June 23, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Sunflower ribbon embroidery has such a lovely dramatic finish. The petals naturally suit silk ribbon, the flower centres add rich texture, and even a small design can look beautifully dimensional once it’s stitched. If you’ve been wanting to try this … Read More ...

How to Embroider on Canvas Shoes for a Custom Look

June 10, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

There is something very satisfying about taking a plain, slightly boring pair of canvas shoes and turning them into something that actually looks like you. Not shop-bought. Not mass-produced. Not the exact same pair everyone else grabbed in a … Read More ...

Book Review: The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery

June 4, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

If you love embroidery books that feel both beautiful and genuinely useful, The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery is the kind of title that earns its place on the craft shelf instead of just looking pretty on it.… Read More ...

Dog Walker Printed Panel for Embroidery – Etsy Review

May 31, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This one has such a gentle, storybook feel to it. The Dog Walker Printed Panel for Embroidery from LiliPopo is a physical printed fabric panel, not a digital download, with the design printed onto natural organic calico in a … Read More ...

Free Lily Flowers Embroidery Design Review

May 22, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

If you like floral machine embroidery that feels bright and a little bit fancy without being too over-the-top, this free Lily Flowers embroidery design from Ann The Gran is a lovely one. It’s by Fable Kreations, comes in one … Read More ...

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