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How to Make the 8 Best Embroidery Stitches for Lines

September 29, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

From Pumora comes this handy tutorial demonstrating the eight best hand embroidery stitches for lines.

With a list of all eight of them and tutorials for each of them as well, you will be stitching lines in no time.  Along … Read More ...

How to Repeat Embroidery Designs

September 23, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Have you ever wanted to know how to repeat machine embroidery designs?  Here is your chance to learn.  This tutorial from Embroidery Library tells you how.

Filled with plenty of step-by-step photos and instructions, the article makes it look easy.  … Read More ...

How to Machine Embroider on Puffy Foam

September 19, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Have you ever seen machine embroidery on puffy foam?  It looks really cool and gives projects extra dimension.  You can learn how to do it yourself with this tutorial from Machine Embroidery Geek.

Filled with plenty of tips, the article … Read More ...

How to Make DIY Punch Needle Patches

September 13, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Put your punch needle skills to good use with these fun patches.  It’s a great way to jazz up your favorite jeans jacket and it is easy to do.  This tutorial from Something Turquoise shows you how.

Including a detailed … Read More ...

Free Hand Embroidery USA Map Pattern

September 11, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Let your patriotism shine with this beautiful hand embroidery design by Flamingo Toes.  It is simple and stunning.

Using easy back stitching throughout the design, it is a good pattern for beginners as well as more experienced stitchers.  The … Read More ...

How to Make a Decorative Embroidered Halloween Cat Throw Pillow

September 9, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Isn’t this one of the most lovely embroidered Halloween cat throw pillows you have ever seen?  It was designed by Ohoh Deco and you can get the free pattern when you sign up for her email list.

If you are … Read More ...

How to Do the Satin Stitch in Embroidery

September 5, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

One of the most commonly used and recognized embroidery stitches is the Satin stitch.  The satin stitch can be used for so many different looks in your embroidery designs.  Many of the patterns you can purchase use it in designs … Read More ...

10 Free Halloween Hand Embroidery Patterns

September 3, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

The spooky Halloween season is almost here and to get you in the mood I have rounded up several free patterns.  Some are super spooky and some are fun and festive.  Most are easy so even beginners can tackle them.… Read More ...

How to Hand Embroider a Felt Mandala

August 31, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Make your own unique felt embroidered mandala with this tutorial from Shiny Happy World.  You don’t even need a pattern with this method.

It is essentially doodling with thread, albeit a bit more structured because of the mandala design.… Read More ...

How to Machine Embroider on Pillowcases

August 25, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Jazz up your plain pillowcases with some machine embroidery.  This tutorial from Machine Embroidery Geek shows you how.

Containing all sorts of tips and tricks, you will learn everything you need to know.  There are also detailed step by step … Read More ...

How to Embroidery Your Own Holiday Greeting Cards

August 23, 2022 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

Make this year’s holiday cards special by hand embroidery them.  It is easy with this tutorial from DMC.

From supplies to tools needed, you will find out everything you need to know to make your cards.  There are a … Read More ...

Embroidered ABC Wall Hanging Tutorial

August 19, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Make a lovely hand embroidered ABC wall hanging when you take this course from CreativeBug.  Taught by Lauren of Lark Rising Embroidery, this sampler is a great way to get in your daily embroidery practice.

Ideal for the intermediate … Read More ...

How to Add Beads to Punch Needle Designs

August 17, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Add a little bling to your next punch needle project with some beads.  It’s easier than you think with this tutorial from Doodle Dog Primitives.

As the author explains, beading not only adds that extra decorative touch, it can be … Read More ...

How to Align Text on an Embroidery Canvas

August 15, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but it is not always easy aligning text onto an embroidery canvas.  Often I can’t get it centered just right, or the letters are different sizes.  Whatever the case may be, this article and video … Read More ...

6 Free and Fabulous Sugar Skull Embroidery Designs

August 13, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

As someone who is absolutely fascinated by sugar skulls, I can tell you that these unique and intricate designs are simply breathtaking. Each one is a work of art, with its own unique style and vibrant colors that truly make … Read More ...

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