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Punch Needle Maple Leaf Pattern

November 11, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Marching North brings us a stunning maple leaf design done in punch needle.  It is a simple single leaf done is glorious autumn colors and it is simple lovely.

In this tutorial you will find detailed step-by-step photos along with … Read More ...

Holiday Wreath Hand Embroidery Project – Free Pattern

November 4, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

DMC brings us this stunning wreath hand embroidery project.  How cool is it that you can add a photo to the hollow center?!

It is a bit tricky to make, but don’t worry.  There are detailed step-by-step instructions and photographs … Read More ...

Easy I Love You Plastic Canvas Key Chain Pattern

November 2, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you looking for an easy stocking stuffer project?  Do you need to come up with a quick homemade birthday gift for someone?  Look no further than this easy plastic canvas key chain from Needlepointers.com.

Complete with a stitch … Read More ...

Halloween Candy Corn String Art Pattern

October 31, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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

October 29, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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

October 21, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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.

In this article you will find … Read More ...

10 Free Needlework Pincushion Patterns

October 16, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

 

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

October 11, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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

October 7, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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.

With detailed … Read More ...

Embroidery Stitches with a Punch Needle

October 3, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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

October 1, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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

September 29, 2021 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

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

September 27, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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

September 21, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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

September 19, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

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