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.
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Embroidered Metal Bookmarks Tutorial
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
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Color Wheel Hand Embroidery Tutorial
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:
- Herringbone
- Satin
- Couched
Sampler Stitch Floral Embroidery – Free Pattern
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:
- Lazy Daisy
- Fly
How to Make an Plushwork Flower
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.
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How to Teach Kids to Embroider on Burlap
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 ...
How to Make Glitter Embroidery Hoops
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!
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How to Embellish a Skirt With Embroidery
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 ...
How to Make an Embroidered Felt Heart Sachet
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.
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Embellish Straw Bag with Recycled Plastic Bags
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.
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Learn Huck Weaving
Learn how to huck weave with this helpful and detailed tutorial from Craft & Fabric Links. Not only will you find instructions for doing this kind of needlework, there are two free patterns included as well.
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Rainbow Hand Embroidery Houses – Free Pattern
Just looking at these beautiful rainbow row houses embroidered onto a tea towel will make you happy. This cheerful and fun design comes to us from Albion Gould and wow am I ready to give this project a try.
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How to Make Machine Embroidered Kids Masks
Need a fun and unique project to make for your kids? Then look no further than this machine mask embroidery tutorial from Stitching Sewcial over at Brother.
The article is designed for makers who use a Brother embroidery machine. You … Read More ...
How to Add Your Stumpwork to Your Canvas
Once you have made some wire stumpwork flower petals, what do you do with them? How to you attach them to your canvas design? This tutorial from Sew in Love demonstrates what you need to know.
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How to Make a German Tufted Embroidery Pillow
The moment I saw this project from Knitting-and I knew I needed to highlight it. It is made using the German tufted wool embroidery technique, also known as amish stumpwork or plushwork. Whatever it is is called, it is beautiful.… Read More ...