Art, patterns and techniques
Looking for a fun beginner needlepoint class? Creative Bug has you covered with a course called Free-form Needlepoint Sampler.
The teacher, Anna Maria Horner, will teach you all of the needlepoint basics in this video. From preparing a canvas to … Read More ...
Making a face in needlepoint is not as easy as you may think it is. That is why this tutorial from Needlepoint for Fun is so helpful.
With four tips to guide you through the process, the article will help … Read More ...
Learn how to back an embroidery hoop
with felt in this helpful video tutorial from Cutesy Crafts.
The video takes the viewer through all of the steps to give hand embroidery projects that special finished touch. It is easier … Read More ...
For a whimsical and completely unique punch needle project, look no further than this one over on the Clover-USA blog that was designed by Shibaguyz. It is dinosaur eggs. Yes, you read that right.
How fun is this project?! You … Read More ...
Did you know that there are a number of ways to fill in when making a hand embroidery projects? This tutorial from Pumora Embroidery demonstrates ten different methods.
You will find a section on each of the ten ways. Each … Read More ...
Often found in Indian hand embroidery designs, the pistil stitch may look difficult, but is not. This tutorial from Anything Creative shows you how to do it.
The article contains plenty of step by step detailed photos showing you how … Read More ...
A little while back I posted a link to a tutorial demonstrating how to make embroidered pendants. This idea from Cutesy Crafts is another idea for that tiny embroidery. It is for metal bookmarks
, and it is a … Read More ...
Learn all about various hand embroidery stitches with this free tutorial from the Seasoned Homemaker. Leslie demonstrates them with the lovely color wheel design.
In the article you will find information for twelve different stitches including:
Learn how to make this beautiful floral bouquet with this tutorial from Jessyratfink over on Instructables. It’s just gorgeous.
There are six stitches demonstrated in the article, each with photos and a video. The stitches include:
I have to admit that I am kind of in love with these plushwork (or Amish stumpwork or Chenille) flowers from Feeling Stitchy. They have so much great texture and are downright fun to look at.
The tutorial is … Read More ...
Teach children how to embroider using burlap and yarn. It’s easy with this tutorial from Rhythms of Play.
The article goes through all of the steps to help make it easy for both you and your child to learn. … Read More ...
Everybody needs a little bling in their lives right? Well you can even add a little bit of it to your embroidery hoops
with this tutorial from Albion Gould. What a fun way to jazz up your pieces!
That … Read More ...
Learn how to embellish a store-bought skirt with hand embroidery when you purchase this class through CreativeBug. The course is in six installments and is taught by Rebecca Ringquist. Rebecca is an artist and designer out of Portland who … Read More ...
Learn how to make an embroidered felt heart sachet with this easy tutorial from Swoodson Says. Large enough to fit into the palm of a hand, this would make a lovely gift for someone, or for yourself.
This sachet … Read More ...
In honor of Earth Day today I thought I would bring you a recycled project. Did you know you could do hand embroidery with plastic bags? Well you can and it’s easy with this tutorial over on FeltMagnet.
Take … Read More ...