Great for back to school or any other time of year, make a few of these adorable plastic canvas apple coaster. The free pattern is from Stings Away!.
This is an easy pattern. The blog post is short and it … Read More ...
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Great for back to school or any other time of year, make a few of these adorable plastic canvas apple coaster. The free pattern is from Stings Away!.
This is an easy pattern. The blog post is short and it … Read More ...
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 ...
From the Fat Quarter Shop comes this lovely pattern book called Sweet Stitches. It is written by Aneela Hoey and contains…wait for it…over 250 iron-on embroidery designs. Wow!
Containing 120 pages there are patterns as well as instructions on transferring … Read More ...
We all love plastic canvas crafts right? I know I like them, especially easy ones and these coasters are just that. Easy and festive, you are sure to find a design that you love. Best of all, they are all … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
Celebrate back to school with this fun hand embroidery idea from Julie Measures. It is so cute and it looks just like a piece of paper with words on it.
The tutorial is easy to follow and has a … Read More ...
Perfect to show off your hand stitching pride, here are 10 free sewing related hand embroidery patterns from DMC. Which one is your favorite? Looking at all of these, I can’t choose one, but I do think it would be … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Here is an absolutely lovely plastic canvas kit from Mary Maxim. It is called Backyard Beauties and each bird is beautifully designed.
Make all four and keep them together or give one to each of your bird-loving friends. You … Read More ...
Calling all fans of Winnie the Pooh! Polka Dot Chair brings us this charming tutorial for an embroidery project. It’s a quote from the stories surrounded by embroidery felt. How lovely!
In this article you will find a detailed list … Read More ...
Marching North does it again with a handy punch needle tutorial. This one is ideal for those of you with more experience doing punch needle. You will learn how to make your own threaders.
This tutorial is extremely detailed and … Read More ...