Art, patterns and techniques
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you may be thinking about stepping up your décor. If you enjoy making plastic canvas items, here are five patterns you can purchase over at Annie’s Craft Store.
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DMC brings us this stunning wreath hand embroidery project. How cool is it that you can add a photo to the hollow center?!
It is a bit tricky to make, but don’t worry. There are detailed step-by-step instructions and photographs … Read More ...
Are you looking for an easy stocking stuffer project? Do you need to come up with a quick homemade birthday gift for someone? Look no further than this easy plastic canvas key chain from Needlepointers.com.
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Not quite needlework, but a fun and festive way to use up embroidery thread, this charming candy corn design from Michelle’s Party Plan-It, is perfect for Halloween.
What really set’s this design apart is that it is done on … Read More ...
Perfect for Thanksgiving, these 5 sets of different machine embroidery pilgrim designs can be purchased from Embroidery Machine Designs. With all kinds of Thanksgiving motifs from young pilgrims to whimsical turkeys, you are sure to find one set that you … Read More ...
Easy to make and a beautiful statement for Thanksgiving, or any other time of the year, this bunting design from Life Sew Savory is an easy project to make.
All you need are a few supplies and the ability to … Read More ...
With three stunning plastic canvas designs included, this Holiday Hang-Ups pattern booklet that can be purchased from Annie’s Craft Store is a must-have for Christmas.
Just look at this beautiful star! It is so intricate and it is hard to … Read More ...
For some of us, variegated thread is not always easy to incorporate into needlepoint designs. This article from Poppy Monk Needlepoint Kits is full of tips to help you get the most out of that beautiful thread.
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In many places winter means snow and beautiful snowflakes. These five hand embroidery designs that can be purchased over on Etsy capture the looks of these delicate winter beauties perfectly. They are all available to purchase as downloadable pdf files. … Read More ...
Have you ever looked at those beautiful free standing lace creations and wished you could make something like that? Now you can with this helpful tutorial from We All Sew, the Bernina blog.
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With links to tutorials for 22 different plastic canvas stitches, this article from Needlepointers is a must-read for crafters who want to learn more about plastic canvas work.
Honestly, there are many stitches in this list that I have never … Read More ...
I am pretty sure that anyone who celebrates Thanksgiving and does punch needle needs to make this gorgeous 3D Turkey pattern that can be purchased over on Etsy. It is designed by The Primitive Pony USA.
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Pincushions are one of those little projects that don’t take too much time to make, but are useful. They make great gifts and are a good way to practice needlework skills. There are also a ton of designs available. … Read More ...
Here’s a small needlepoint project that really packs a graphic punch! It’s a rainbow design from Nuts About Needlepoint.
Complete with a detailed stitch chart and color instructions, you can stitch this up in time for the holidays or … Read More ...
Perfect for Christmas, this charming Baby Jesus in a Manger pattern from Wild Olive is an easy and fast design to make.
You will find a downloadable pdf file for the design. There are not a lot of instructions on … Read More ...