Art, patterns and techniques
This nautical doorstop is the perfect Needlework project for a summers afternoon. My daughter’s bedroom is an nautical theme and this would look great in her room. Might even stop her from slamming the door shut when she is in … Read More ... “Nautical Door Stop Tutorial”
Learn how to stitch a rose using the woven wheel stitch with Kayla of Knotty Dickens.
“About Kayla: In the fall of 2014, thanks to Instagram, I absolutely fell in love with hand-embroidery. I’ve always had a love … Read More ... “Hand Embroidery: How to Stitch Roses with the Woven Wheel Stitch”
This post is going crazy popular – the stuff makes it so easy to transfer an embroidery pattern on to your project. You can see the full article here.
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This needlework project is for a shabby chic styled organizer. Technically you could glue all of these pieces on but some hand stitches and some embroidery work will really make a huge impact on the detail os this project.… Read More ... “DIY Vintage Hanging Storage”
This applique tutorial is for a Free motion design. The tutorial is easy to follow and perfect for anyone learning Applique embroidery techniques. Once you learn this new technique you will be able to implement it into so many different … Read More ... “Free Motion Applique For Beginners”
This Fabric collage is by Shabbychicinspired.blogspot.com There is no tutorial but I wanted to share with you this stunning piece. The colors are muted giving it a vintage collage feel with small trinkets and pieces of lace to add dimension … Read More ... “DIY Fabric Collage”
This Embroidery tutorial is for Lazy Daisy Hydrangeas. The tutorial comes with a video to guide you as you learn Embroidery stitches. The tutorial also has written stitching instructions as well as access to an Embroidery kit. The full tutorial … Read More ... “Video Tutorial – Lazy Daisies”
This DIY tutorial is for a Unicorn Christmas tree ornament. This tutorial only requires basic needlework skills so teenagers or even tweens could have a go at this hand embroidery project. These Unicorn ornaments would make cute gifts for loved … Read More ... “Unicorn Christmas Tree Ornament”
This needlework tutorial is for the worlds cutest purse. The hardest part of this needlework tutorial will be sourcing the purse topper. I especially love the bicycle on this needlework project. You can add as much detail as you like … Read More ... “Purse Tutorial – Home Is Where The Heart Is”
This Needlework tutorial shows you how to create Mimosa flowers. I always thought there was only one kinda of Mimosa and I like mine on the rocks.
This Embroidery tutorial can be used for hoops samples or other Embroidery projects. … Read More ... “Hand Embroidery Tutorial – Mimosa”
This free motion embroidery tutorial is for a Christmas gift tag. These needlework tags are easy to make so you can make enough for the whole family. Assuming they are all getting Christmas gifts that is. Each tag has been … Read More ... “Free Motion Christmas Gift Tag”
This Christmas tutorial is for a sewn Faux quilted Christmas star. What a great way to use up your scraps. These stars would look really nice with little embellishments sewn into place too. Handmade ornaments are a great gift for … Read More ... “Shabby Christmas Stars”
This Embroidery design is just in time for Christmas. This Embroidery tutorial by Tata sol uses a pattern which you can purchase from her Etsy store. The tutorial is easy to follow and the design is rather quaint, not … Read More ... “Video Tutorial – Christmas Embroidery Design”
Sentimental & embroidery makes a great, popular project! This tutorial shows you how to make your own Christmas ornaments.
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Have you ever wondered what to do with all those fabric scraps and offcuts? Not the pieces but the scraggly slithers that appear to have no purpose? Well, how about turning them into your own textured fabric. You can see … Read More ... “Fabric Scraps Turned Into Textured Fabric”