Art, patterns and techniques
An ideal starter project for children of any age, this pretty plastic canvas rainbow pattern is quite striking. Designed by Rooted Childhood, the tutorial takes you through the entire project step-by-step. The nice thing with this article is that … Read More ...
Known for its striking looks, bargello is a popular design in needlepoint. This article from the Gentleman Crafter brings us a number of different variations of this striking design.
With examples of 7 different types of the technique, one is … Read More ...
Sloths are about as cute as they can be, and this adorable design by Cutesy Crafts for the Polka Dot Chair website captures them perfectly. One look at this sweet sloth hanging from a tree and you’ll be making your … Read More ...
Always losing your sewing needles? Looking to make a unique gift for your sewing friends? This class, offered over on Creativebug, might be just the project you are looking for. Best of all it is free when you begin … Read More ...
Bev, over at Flamingo Toes, brings us another beautiful hand embroidery project. This time it is a flower bouquet with home written in script.
The detailed tutorial has links to videos that demonstrate the various stitches if you aren’t … Read More ...
Cuteness overload alert!! Look at this absolutely adorable mini basket made out of embroidery floss
. The tutorial is brought to you by The Creativity Patch and is ideal for all of that floss you have left over from old … Read More ...
Are you looking for a completely unique way to decorate your embroidery hoops
? Then look no further than this article from Laura K. Bray Designs. She uses wood burning to jazz up her hoops.
Isn’t that spectacular?! With … Read More ...
I don’t know about you, but we probably all learned how to transfer embroidery designs onto our canvas in different ways. We also may not love the way we do it, but aren’t quite sure about other methods. Now you … Read More ...
Easy to do, this beautiful eyelet needlepoint stitch would be a good addition to your stitch library. This tutorial from Ziva Needlepoint Designs demonstrates how to do it.
The eyelet stitch looks like a flower and adds some interesting dimension … Read More ...
I’m not going to lie, if you need reading glasses then you are probably going to need them for this exquisite project from Needle ‘n Thread. Just look at this beautiful embroidered pendant.
The article describes the author’s process … Read More ...
This beautiful woven sunflower stitch from Pumora caught my eye immediately and I knew that I had to bring it to you. Just look at all of the detail in both the center and the petals.
This is definitely not … Read More ...
Are you looking to learn a new craft? Punch needle is a fun one and right now it is all the rage on the internet. This guide from Marching North tells you everything you need to know about this hobby.… Read More ...
Polkadots & Blooms brings us this lovely tutorial on how to stitch a dandelion. The design is delicate and makes a nice pattern on its own or incorporated into another canvas.
To make your dandelion you will need standard embroidery … Read More ...
How many times have you tried to start a new project, gotten out your floss and promptly made a knotted mess out of it? I know that I lost count a very long time ago. This helpful article from Needle … Read More ...
Show off your patriotic pride with this charming mason jar flag embroidery design from Olivia over on Pumpkin Hollow Quilting for Sew What Alicia. This is a perfect addition to your festive décor.
Using a 6 inch embroidery hoop… Read More ...