I don’t know about you, but we probably all learned how to transfer embroidery designs onto our canvas in different ways. We also may not love the way we do it, but aren’t quite sure about other methods. Now you … Read More ...
Eyelet Stitch – Free Needlepoint Pattern
Easy to do, this beautiful eyelet needlepoint stitch would be a good addition to your stitch library. This tutorial from Ziva Needlepoint Designs demonstrates how to do it.
The eyelet stitch looks like a flower and adds some interesting dimension … Read More ...
Sunflower Embroidery Stitch Tutorial
This beautiful woven sunflower stitch from Pumora caught my eye immediately and I knew that I had to bring it to you. Just look at all of the detail in both the center and the petals.
This is definitely not … Read More ...
Beginner’s Guide to Punch Needle
Are you looking to learn a new craft? Punch needle is a fun one and right now it is all the rage on the internet. This guide from Marching North tells you everything you need to know about this hobby.… Read More ...
How to Pull Floss for Embroidery
How many times have you tried to start a new project, gotten out your floss and promptly made a knotted mess out of it? I know that I lost count a very long time ago. This helpful article from Needle … Read More ...
Tips for Needlepoint Tension
How many of us have pulled thread way too hard or left loose areas on our needlepoint projects? I know I have, that’s for sure. To help us out, Needlepoint for Fun has come up with a list of ten … Read More ...
How to Needlepoint a Face – Free Tutorial
Making a face in needlepoint is not as easy as you may think it is. That is why this tutorial from Needlepoint for Fun is so helpful.
With four tips to guide you through the process, the article will help … Read More ...
How to Back an Embroidery Hoop – Free Tutorial
Learn how to back an embroidery hoop
with felt in this helpful video tutorial from Cutesy Crafts.
The video takes the viewer through all of the steps to give hand embroidery projects that special finished touch. It is easier … Read More ...
Book Review – Jump Into Punch Needle
I always enjoy writing book reviews and, after reading Jump Into Punch Needle by Carrie J. Buck, I was more than happy to write one for this book.
With 6 nature-themed punch needle projects to choose from, this book is … Read More ...
How to Embellish a Skirt With Embroidery
Learn how to embellish a store-bought skirt with hand embroidery when you purchase this class through CreativeBug. The course is in six installments and is taught by Rebecca Ringquist. Rebecca is an artist and designer out of Portland who … Read More ...
Choosing Needlepoint Stitches – Free Tutorial
Are you new to needlepoint or are you interested in adding a variety of stitches to your needlepoint canvasses? Needlepoint is not all about the standard tent stitch. This helpful tutorial from Needlepoint for Fun can help you out … Read More ...
Punch Needle Foundation Fabrics Review
Punch needle is all the rage right now. Just check out social media and you’ll see all sorts of beautiful projects. If you are interested in taking up this fun hobby you will want to know a bit about it. … Read More ...
How to Stitch a Needlepoint Curve
Sometimes it can be a bit tricky to needlepoint a curve on a printed canvas. It can end up looking a bit choppy or rough. Luckily for us, this helpful tutorial from Needlepoint for Fun demonstrates six different ways to … Read More ...
20 Common Embroidery Mistakes
We have all been there at one time or another. We’ve decided on that perfect embroidery pattern and worked hard to finish it, only to realize that we’ve made one mistake or another. It can be frustrating to work hard … Read More ...
How to Decorate an Embroidery Hoop with Bias Tape
We all have those wooden embroidery hoops. They are nice and they serve their purpose, but let’s be honest, they are fairly plain. Well, Amy from Amy Love to Sew demonstrates how to turn that simple embroidery hoop into something … Read More ...