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 this … 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 ...
10 Ways to Transfer Embroidery Patterns
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 ...