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Etsy Wednesday: Whole Shop Bundle of 200+ Embroidery Patterns!

May 15, 2024 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Hey there, fellow DIY enthusiasts! It’s Etsy Wednesday again, and today we’ve got something extra special for all you embroidery lovers out there. Feast your eyes on the Whole Shop Bundle by PatternsAndStitches – a treasure trove of over … Read More ...

How to Embroider a Straw Bag

July 29, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This machine embroidery video tutorial shows you how to Embroider onto a straw bag. Perfect for creating personalized beach bags for gifts. This video tutorial by Lorrie uses one of my favorite products the Mighty hoop.  This straw bag was … Read More ...

Designer Alphabet Plastic Canvas Pattern

April 4, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

These letters, cut from 7-count plastic canvas, may be connected to spell out welcome signs, nameplates for children’s rooms, cradle mobiles, gift baskets, party decorations, and a variety of other creative adornments.

But first, what is Plastic Canvas?

Plastic … Read More ...

Mystical Stitches – Book Review And Giveaway

September 22, 2021 by Shellie Wilson 15 Comments

 

Christi Johnson’s Mystical Stitches (June 2021) is a beautiful embroidery book with over 100 unique patterns influenced by a vibrant folk-art aesthetic and imbued with metaphysical meaning. Readers may mix and sew each symbol to create unique embroidered items of … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Patterns- Fairy-Tale Castles

January 9, 2021 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

Every princess needs her own plastic canvas castle!

Plastic canvas is like the olden day lego and the best thing is it’s okay for adults to use it to play with, we just call it craft instead of playing.
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Weekend Makes: Punch Needle – Book Review

December 15, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Take a look around social media and it is easy see that punch needle is one of the most popular needlework trends out there.  This new book Weekend Makes: Punch Needle 25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make, by … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Gingerbread Village Pattern

September 19, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

What says Christmas better than a gingerbread house? Pattern includes a complete grouping of charming houses, stores, trees and a church. All are stitched on 7-count plastic canvas. You will love “icing” them with lace and decorating with
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Plastic Canvas Flower Coasters Pattern

August 29, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

13 stunning floral coasters are stitched on 10-count plastic canvas using 6-strand embroidery floss. Each flower is realistically depicted in breathtaking colors. A white picket fence caddy holds 8 of the 4″ square coasters. A butterfly hovering above the fence
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Fun Ramen Hand Embroidery

July 13, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

I can see these Ramen noodle piece in my kitchen or on a very special grocery bag. Such a fun embroidery design. This digital file comes with information for making your own Embroidered Ramen Noodle bowl.

File includes: Outline drawing … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Feathered Friends

June 12, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

These plastic canvas patterns are perfect for Spring.

These beautiful birds are made using 7-mesh plastic canvas and Needloft Plastic Canvas yarn. 13 different birds and a birdhouse are included in the pattern. They can be hung in a … Read More ...

16+ Crazy Plant Lady Embroidery Patterns

May 27, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

This roundup is all about Embroidered Crazy Plant Lady Patterns. Are you a crazy plant lady yet? I have accumulated quite a few real ones in the past few months, but I have always had plastic ones in my house … Read More ...

Amazing – Common Quilt Blocks 1,000 Piece Puzzle

April 27, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

Last week I completed my first 1000 piece puzzle in years. It was my isolation of lockdown project. I had basically spent the last 5 weeks doing other things and needed to focus on something more mindless than repairing the … Read More ...

Unicorn Punch Needle Starter Kit

April 14, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This punch needle kit comes with an adjustable punch needle, one wooden embroidery hoop, cotton monk cloth, assorted yarn to make the design and copy paper. You can also purchase more cotton monk cloth and designs to re-use these … Read More ...

Frida Punch Needle Pattern

March 31, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

 

Frida Kahlo (Spanish pronunciation: [?f?iða ?kalo]; born Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón; 6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artefacts of Mexico.… Read More ...

Etsy Feature – Micro Embroidery Jewelry

March 28, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

These intricate Micro Embroidery items are designed using inspirational vintage patterns and are made using a magnifier glass because it is a micro embroidery.

You can see all these amazing items in the shop on Etsy. 

Last week we told … Read More ...

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