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Butterfly Tatting Pattern

September 21, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Look what you can make with this butterfly-tatting pattern! Necklaces, bracelets, and more – this is the perfect craft project for any special occasion. Whether you’re making jewelry for your children or just want to add a little sparkle … Read More ...

Tambour Hand Embroidery Tutorials and Patterns

August 28, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Have you ever seen an intricate design elegantly embroidered onto fabric and wondered how it was done? The art of hand embroidery has been around for centuries and is a beautiful way to add detail and texture to any fabric. … Read More ...

Video Tutorial – An Introduction to Laid Work

July 1, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

The final portion of my Intermediate Modular Embroidery Sampler is an introduction to the Laid Work technique: overlaying three or more layers of thread to create a complicated design!

Laid work is an excellent method for swiftly generating a strong … Read More ...

Video Tutorial – Couching and Trellis Embroidery Stitches

May 20, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

While satin and backstitch stitches are both great ways to add texture and variety to embroidery, this Couching may not be as frequently used as these two. However, these stitches are simple yet versatile, which makes them a great addition … Read More ...

Video Tutorial – Cherry Blossom Tree – Hand Embroidery

May 6, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Lesson 05: Cherry Blossom Tree Embroidery – French Knot Flowers
A basic and easy approach for making a cherry blossom tree.
All six strands of cotton embroidery floss were utilized.

Cherry blossoms are associated with both birth and death, beauty … Read More ...

French Knots – Video Tutorial

February 18, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Embroidery is an art form that has been practiced for centuries, and French knots are one of the stitches that have stood the test of time. This stitch adds a unique texture and dimension to any embroidery project, and it’s … Read More ...

Are you using the right sized needle? – Video Tutorial

February 11, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Understand your needles! To guarantee a smoother ride, and faster and neater stitching, choose the appropriate needle size for your sewing.

In This online video Sarah demonstrates what to look for when selecting the correct size, how to detect whether … Read More ...

Embroider a pair of Love bugs

January 31, 2023 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Free downloadable pdf embroidery pattern

Aside from being a term of endearment for someone we love, love bugs are real insects! They spend their time creating the next generation and live for about 4-5 days. That’s a short life!

And … Read More ...

15 Stumpwork Embroidery Patterns To Try

January 23, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

 

If you’re ever curious about stumpwork embroidery, but don’t know where to start, we’ve got just the tutorial for you! Our easy-to-follow instructions will have you stitching away like a pro in no time. So why not give stumpwork embroidery … Read More ...

How to Embroider onto a Sweatshirt

January 12, 2023 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Jazz up a plain sweatshirt with this beautiful floral embroidery pattern from Anchor.  It’s a free download.

You will need some hand embroidery experience, however the pattern does have some instruction on stitching onto sweatshirt material.  It also has … Read More ...

18 Home Sweet Home Embroidery Patterns

January 2, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a new hobby that is both relaxing and creative? Embroidery might be just what you’re looking for. And if you’re a fan of all things home and hearth, these 18 home sweet home embroidery patterns are … Read More ...

Video Tutorial – A graceful bouquet of white daisies

December 31, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

A graceful bouquet of white daisies | White work | Dimensional Embroidery In this video you will learn how to embroider an elegant bouquet of white daisies pattern –

Elisa Hirsch Maia invented Brazilian three-dimensional needlework in the 1960s. She … Read More ...

Getting Started with Machine Embroidery

December 27, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you ready to get started with machine embroidery?  This helpful list of beginner tips from Crafty Life Mom is just what you need.

With nine tips and detailed write ups on each one, you’ll be well on your way … Read More ...

How to Remove Machine Embroidery

December 22, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Have you ever machine embroidered something only to realize that you don’t like how it turned out or there is a mistake?  Unfortunately I have and it can be a pain to fix.  This helpful article from Machine Embroidery Geek… Read More ...

How to Frame Cross Stitch and Embroidery Using Sticky Board

December 19, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Here’s a different method for framing your gorgeous embroidery and cross stitch designs.  It’s using sticky board and the method comes to you from Stitched Modern.

What a great technique!  The tutorial takes you through the supplies you are … Read More ...

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