Art, patterns and techniques
Ah, the festive season! It’s that time of year when the air is filled with the scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and freshly baked gingerbread. For many of us, gingerbread men aren’t just a delicious treat—they’re a symbol of warmth, family, … Read More ...
Step into the captivating world of crewel embroidery and experience every stitch firsthand! Join expert embroiderer Kristin Nicholas as she takes you on a journey through 25 stitches, starting with the basics perfect for outlines, text, and borders.
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Get ready to elevate your embroidery game with this Intermediate Embroidery Pattern: Wild Bouquet. This free pattern boasts a charmingly simple, yet distinguished design, featuring a vase cradling a stunning bouquet of wildflowers. Wildflowers are still trending, so If … Read More ...
The best ways to thread different types of embroidery and sewing needles with different threads – COTTON, WOOL, & SILK. The proper way to thread a needle.
Sarah Homfray, a graduate of The Royal School of Needlework’s three-year apprenticeship, provides … Read More ...
The Straight Stitch is the first stitch you should master before moving on to other embroidery or sewing techniques.
The Straight Stitch is the most fundamental of all stitches. The ability to bring the needle in and out of the … Read More ...
Look what you can make with this butterfly-tatting pattern! Necklaces, bracelets, and more – this is the perfect craft project for any special occasion. Whether you’re making jewelry for your children or just want to add a little sparkle … Read More ...
Have you ever seen an intricate design elegantly embroidered onto fabric and wondered how it was done? The art of hand embroidery has been around for centuries and is a beautiful … Read More ...
The final portion of my Intermediate Modular Embroidery Sampler is an introduction to the Laid Work technique: overlaying three or more layers of thread to create a complicated design!
Laid work is an excellent method for swiftly generating a strong … Read More ...
While satin and backstitch stitches are both great ways to add texture and variety to embroidery, this Couching may not be as frequently used as these two. However, these stitches are simple yet versatile, which makes them a great addition … Read More ...
Lesson 05: Cherry Blossom Tree Embroidery – French Knot Flowers
A basic and easy approach for making a cherry blossom tree.
All six strands of cotton embroidery floss were utilized.
Cherry blossoms are associated with both birth and death, beauty … Read More ...
Embroidery is an art form that has been practiced for centuries, and French knots are one of the stitches that have stood the test of time. This stitch adds a unique texture and dimension to any embroidery project, and it’s … Read More ...
Understand your needles! To guarantee a smoother ride, and faster and neater stitching, choose the appropriate needle size for your sewing.
In This online video Sarah demonstrates what to look for when selecting the correct size, how to detect whether … Read More ...
Free downloadable pdf embroidery pattern
Aside from being a term of endearment for someone we love, love bugs are real insects! They spend their time creating the next generation and live for about 4-5 days. That’s a short life!
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If you’re ever curious about stumpwork embroidery, but don’t know where to start, we’ve got just the tutorial for you! Our easy-to-follow instructions will have you stitching away like a pro in no time. So why not give stumpwork … Read More ...
Jazz up a plain sweatshirt with this beautiful floral embroidery pattern from Anchor. It’s a free download.
You will need some hand embroidery experience, however the pattern does have some instruction on stitching onto sweatshirt material. It also has … Read More ...