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DMC Spring Flowers Embroidery Pattern – A Fresh and Floral Stitch for All Seasons

June 20, 2025 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Don’t let the name fool you—the DMC Spring Flowers Embroidery Pattern isn’t just for springtime. This free floral embroidery design is light, fresh, and versatile enough to stitch and display all year round. Whether you’re in the middle of … Read More ...

20 Home Sweet Home Needlework Patterns

December 2, 2024 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

 

There’s something undeniably comforting about the phrase “Home Sweet Home.” It evokes warmth, love, and the simple joys of everyday life. As needleworkers, we have the unique ability to capture this sentiment in our art, stitching together memories and … Read More ...

20 Gingerbread Man Embroidery And Needlework Patterns Just In Time For Christmas

September 16, 2024 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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 ...

Stitch It With Wool: Crewel Embroidery

June 29, 2024 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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.

Dive into … Read More ...

Wild Bouquet – Free Embroidery Design

April 5, 2024 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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 ...

Video Tutorial – How to Thread your needle Easily

December 29, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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 ...

Video Tutorial – Straight Stitches

October 7, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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 ...

Butterfly Tatting Pattern

September 21, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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 ...

Tambour Hand Embroidery Tutorials and Patterns

August 28, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Introduction to Tambour Hand Embroidery: A Step-by-Step Guide

 

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 ...

Video Tutorial – An Introduction to Laid Work

July 1, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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 ...

Video Tutorial – Couching and Trellis Embroidery Stitches

May 20, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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 ...

Video Tutorial – Cherry Blossom Tree – Hand Embroidery

May 6, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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 ...

French Knots – Video Tutorial

February 18, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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 ...

Are you using the right sized needle? – Video Tutorial

February 11, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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 ...

Embroider a pair of Love bugs

January 31, 2023 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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!

And … Read More ...

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