If children had an Olympic sport, destroying the knees of leggings in record time would be on the podium. It is always the same story: one tumble, one slide, one energetic afternoon outside, and suddenly there is a hole where … Read More ...
Book Review: Japanese Temari Handbook by Emi Horie
If you have ever fallen down a temari rabbit hole and found yourself staring at those beautifully wrapped thread balls wondering how on earth people make them so perfectly, Japanese Temari Handbook by Emi Horie is the kind of book … Read More ...
Video Ribbon Embroidery Tutorials for French Knots
French knots are one of those stitches that can make a ribbon embroidery project look instantly more polished. They’re tiny, textured, and surprisingly versatile, but they can also be the stitch that makes beginners want to toss the hoop across … Read More ...
Free Paisley Flowers Embroidery Design Review
If you like floral machine embroidery with a bit more swirl and personality, this free Paisley Flowers embroidery design from Ann The Gran is a fun one. It’s by Fable Kreations, comes in one size at 6.23″ x 7.72″… Read More ...
Mini Mending Mondays: Fix a Towel Edge with Simple Hand Stitching
Every home seems to have that one towel that is slightly past its prime but still somehow everyone reaches for it. Maybe it is your favorite tea towel, maybe it is the kitchen hand towel, maybe it is the one … Read More ...
Handsome Man With His Camera Hand Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review
This one has a lovely calm, thoughtful feel to it and is a nice change from the usual florals and cute animals. The Printable Handsome Man With His Camera Hand Embroidery Pattern from EmbroideryAndMind is a digital download for … Read More ...
Beautiful Brazilian Embroidery Flowers to Try
If you’ve ever looked at Brazilian embroidery and thought, well that’s a bit fancy in the best possible way, you’re not wrong. This dimensional style is all about glossy rayon thread, raised stitches, and flowers that seem to bloom right … Read More ...
10 Free Sunflower Machine Embroidery Patterns
Sunflower machine embroidery is one of those categories that always feels cheerful, useful, and easy to stitch into everyday projects. A single bloom looks lovely on a tea towel or tote, while fuller sunflower motifs work beautifully on cushion covers, … Read More ...
How to Separate Embroidery Floss Without Making a Tangled Mess
There are a few tiny craft frustrations that seem wildly unfair for how small they are. One of them is trying to separate embroidery floss and somehow ending up with a knotty, twisted, slightly aggressive little bundle in your lap … Read More ...
Free Soda Shop Minnie Mouse Embroidery Design Review
If you like embroidery designs with a retro cartoon feel, this Soda Shop Minnie Mouse design is a fun little freebie to grab. It’s by Method Man Designs and the listing for this design shows it at 2.85″ x 3.52″… Read More ...
10 Bookmark Embroidery Patterns for Quick Handmade Gifts
If you are looking for easy embroidery projects that feel thoughtful without taking all weekend, handmade embroidered bookmarks are such a smart place to start. They are small, practical, stash-friendly, and ideal for birthdays, teacher gifts, book clubs, Christmas stockings, … Read More ...
Sunflower Ribbon Embroidery Tutorials and Kits to Brighten Your Hoop
Sunflower ribbon embroidery has such a lovely dramatic finish. The petals naturally suit silk ribbon, the flower centres add rich texture, and even a small design can look beautifully dimensional once it’s stitched. If you’ve been wanting to try this … Read More ...
Bird Embroidery Blank Laser Cut Pattern
This is one of those craft files that feels a little different from the usual embroidery download, and honestly, that is exactly why it stands out. While it may have originally been listed with an Easter angle, I actually think … Read More ...
Mini Mending Mondays: Mend a Frayed Pocket Edge with Decorative Running Stitch
Pocket edges take such a beating. They are constantly tugged, stretched, stuffed with receipts, and trusted with random bits of life that probably should not have been shoved in there in the first place. When the edge of a pocket … Read More ...
How to Embroider on Canvas Shoes for a Custom Look
There is something very satisfying about taking a plain, slightly boring pair of canvas shoes and turning them into something that actually looks like you. Not shop-bought. Not mass-produced. Not the exact same pair everyone else grabbed in a … Read More ...