Here is a fun way to help children how to do hand embroidery. Have them make their own pencil case with their name on it. The tutorial comes to us from Jacks & Kate and is fun project for any … Read More ...
Ways to Finish a Punch Needle Canvas
You have finished your punch needle masterpiece and are ready to show it off. Now what do you do? Never fear, Marching North is here. Well actually Crystal, the blog author, is. She gives us three different ways to finish … Read More ...
Announcing the Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Stitch Bank
Major initiative announced from the Royal School of Needlework:
Excerpt from their press release dated 9/24/2021:
The Royal School of Needlework launches RSN Stitch Bank today by revealing the first 150 stitches to kick off celebrations of the charity’s … Read More ...
Turn Sketches Into Embroidery Patterns
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
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 ...
20 Common Embroidery Mistakes
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
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 ...
Tulle Machine Embroidery Tutorial
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 Make a Beaded Background on an Embroidery Canvas
Got beads? I know I have scores of them, all waiting patiently to be used in a project. Cedar Canyon Textiles has an awesome tutorial demonstrating how to add beading to your hand embroidery projects. It is amazing what a … Read More ...
Beginning Sashiko Stitch Tutorial
I have always been intrigued by the art of Sashiko, but I have never had a chance to learn more about it. This article from Koekoek was just what I was looking for.
It is a nice introduction to this … Read More ...
How to Free Motion Quilt a Bunny
Lori Kennedy writing for Bernina brings us this easy free motion bunny tutorial. Not only is it perfect for Easter, but it works for all kinds of patterns. The article takes you through all of the steps to making this … Read More ...
Hardanger Embroidery Tutorial
Have you ever heard of Hardanger embroidery? I had not, but with this article from Elizabeth over on Epida Studio, you can learn all about it.
This tutorial will take you through the history of the stitch method, as … Read More ...
How to Make a Double Hoop for Hand Embroidery
Do you ever see a hand embroidery design using a double hoop? Do you ever wonder how on earth the designer did that? Well now you can find out. This tutorial from Jessica Long Embroidery demonstrates the method for … Read More ...
Essential Felt Appliqué Stitches
For those of us who love felt appliqué, it is always nice to learn a variety of stitches. This article from Beth Colletti Art & Design has a complete list of the essential stitches that we should all learn. Not … Read More ...
How to Decorate an Embroidery Hoops with Wood Burning
Are you looking for a completely unique way to decorate your embroidery hoops
? Then look no further than this article from Laura K. Bray Designs. She uses wood burning
to jazz up her hoops.
Isn’t that spectacular?! With … Read More ...