Not quite needlework, but a fun and festive way to use up embroidery thread, this charming candy corn design from Michelle’s Party Plan-It, is perfect for Halloween.
What really set’s this design apart is that it is done on … Read More ...
Thanksgiving Bunting Tutorial
Easy to make and a beautiful statement for Thanksgiving, or any other time of the year, this bunting design from Life Sew Savory is an easy project to make.
All you need are a few supplies and the ability to … Read More ...
How to Make Machine Embroidered Free Standing Lace
Have you ever looked at those beautiful free standing lace creations and wished you could make something like that? Now you can with this helpful tutorial from We All Sew, the Bernina blog.
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10 Free Needlework Pincushion Patterns
Pincushions are one of those little projects that don’t take too much time to make, but are useful. They make great gifts and are a good way to practice needlework skills. There are also a ton of designs available. Here … Read More ...
How to Turn Hand Embroidery Into a Patch
Show off that beautiful embroidered piece you just made by turning it into a patch and putting it on a wearable item. You can learn how with the helpful tutorial from Jessica Long Embroidery.
The article shows you all … Read More ...
How to Machine Embroider on Balsa Wood
This is probably one of the most unique embroidery ideas I have seen in a long time. It is machine embroidery on balsa wood!
How cool is that? The tutorial is over on the Sewing Machine Fun website.
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Embroidery Stitches with a Punch Needle
With punch needle everywhere these days it is fun to come across a technique that is a little bit different than what it usually looks like. Just check out this tutorial on doing embroidery stitches with a punch needle and … Read More ...
10 Ribbon Embroidery Flowers Designs
This video tutorial is a perfect resource for those who are looking to learn more about the art of ribbon embroidery. With its clear and sharp camera work, it is easy to follow along as the maker demonstrates ten different … Read More ...
How to Make a Child’ Embroidery Pencil Case
Here is a fun way to help children how to do hand embroidery. Have them make their own pencil case with their name on it. The tutorial comes to us from Jacks & Kate and is fun project for any … Read More ...
Ways to Finish a Punch Needle Canvas
You have finished your punch needle masterpiece and are ready to show it off. Now what do you do? Never fear, Marching North is here. Well actually Crystal, the blog author, is. She gives us three different ways to finish … Read More ...
Turn Sketches Into Embroidery Patterns
Amy, over on Amy Loves to Sew, brings us another lovely how to tutorial. This time it is how to turn sketches into embroidery motifs. What a wonderful process!
Whether you like to doodle, or your child is constantly … Read More ...
Beginner Flower Embroidery Pattern
For people who may be new to hand embroidery, here is a lovely design from The Yellow Birdhouse to help get you started. In this tutorial you will learn how to do a number of different and common stitches. You … Read More ...
How to Do Kamal Kadai Embroidery
Just look at this exquisite embroidery called Kamal Kadai from Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials. It is absolutely stunning.
Sarah’s tutorial has step by step instructions and detailed photos to help you learn this method. It is definitely a project … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Bumble Bee Coasters Pattern
Don’t worry about these bumble bee coasters from DIY Party Mom. They won’t sting! They look really cute though.
This tutorial has a handy and printable stitch chart. These are easy coasters to make so they are an ideal … Read More ...
20 Common Embroidery Mistakes
Wow, this article really hits the nail on the head! As someone who loves embroidery, I can definitely attest to the fact that it’s a craft that can easily lead to mistakes. From not reading the instructions, to displaying your … Read More ...