For some of us, variegated thread is not always easy to incorporate into needlepoint designs. This article from Poppy Monk Needlepoint Kits is full of tips to help you get the most out of that beautiful thread.
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How to Make Machine Embroidered Free Standing Lace
Have you ever looked at those beautiful free standing lace creations and wished you could make something like that? Now you can with this helpful tutorial from We All Sew, the Bernina blog.
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How to Turn Hand Embroidery Into a Patch
Show off that beautiful embroidered piece you just made by turning it into a patch and putting it on a wearable item. You can learn how with the helpful tutorial from Jessica Long Embroidery.
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How to Machine Embroider on Balsa Wood
This is probably one of the most unique embroidery ideas I have seen in a long time. It is machine embroidery on balsa wood!
How cool is that? The tutorial is over on the Sewing Machine Fun website.
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10 Ribbon Embroidery Flowers Designs
This video tutorial is a perfect resource for those who are looking to learn more about the art of ribbon embroidery. With its clear and sharp camera work, it is easy to follow along as the maker demonstrates ten different … Read More ...
How to Make a Child’ Embroidery Pencil Case
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 150th … 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!
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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.
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