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Are you using the right sized needle? – Video Tutorial

February 11, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Understand your needles! To guarantee a smoother ride, and faster and neater stitching, choose the appropriate needle size for your sewing.

In This online video Sarah demonstrates what to look for when selecting the correct size, how to detect whether … Read More ...

Mini Post it Note Purses – Plastic Canvas

February 7, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

These little plastic canvas purses are designed to hold Post-it note stacks. Such a fun little plastic canvas project.

Dr. Spencer Silver, a scientist at 3M in the United States, sought to create a super-strong glue in 1968. Instead, … Read More ...

Gingermelon’s Embroidered Animals: Heirloom animal dolls to sew, embellish and treasure

February 3, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

A wonderful assortment of toy sewing designs for making treasured plush creatures! These adorable animal dolls are simple to make and then embellished with simple hand embroidery stitches for a wonderful finish.

The gingermelon dolls and their adorable clothes all … Read More ...

Embroider a pair of Love bugs

January 31, 2023 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Free downloadable pdf embroidery pattern

Aside from being a term of endearment for someone we love, love bugs are real insects! They spend their time creating the next generation and live for about 4-5 days. That’s a short life!

And … Read More ...

Dried Flower Embroidery: An Introduction to the Art of Flowers on Tulle

January 27, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Dried Flower Embroidery honors the art of embroidering flowers on tulle. Learn how to make stunning arrangements with your favorite everlasting flowers, grasses, and greenery.

Starting with the fundamentals, Olga walks you through the process of mastering this trade, from … Read More ...

CHOCOLATE GATEAU – Embroidery Pattern

January 25, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This chocolate gateau cake Embroidery pattern will look great on basic totes, linens, and pillow coverings. Using DMC Mouliné Spécial threads, capture the fine details and colors.

Eva Lechner of Fanfare Paper Goods is a Cologne-based illustrator and designer. She … Read More ...

Free Embroidered Sunglasses Case Pattern

January 24, 2023 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Here’s a cute project for the summer, to keep crafting even on the go: learn how to make your own embroidered sunglasses case with this free pattern using simple beginner-friendly stitches!

This embroidery design is well within the range of … Read More ...

15 Stumpwork Embroidery Patterns To Try

January 23, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

 

If you’re ever curious about stumpwork embroidery, but don’t know where to start, we’ve got just the tutorial for you! Our easy-to-follow instructions will have you stitching away like a pro in no time. So why not give stumpwork embroidery … Read More ...

Embroidery Fill Stitches You Should Know

January 21, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Once you’ve mastered the fundamental outline stitches, it’s time to move on to the fill stitches! Satin stitch is the most basic and widely used stitch, whereas long and short stitch is the foundation of thread painting.

Satin stitch is … Read More ...

Psalms Religious Embroidery – Book Review

January 20, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Keep God’s message in your heart and embroider a psalm of encouragement!

Embroider a psalm from your heart and fingertips as a beautiful artwork or as a future family legacy to pass down to your children.  Psalms Embroidery

Get inspired … Read More ...

7 Modern Punch Needle Projects + FREE TEMPLATES

January 17, 2023 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

I’d love to help in inspiring women to create art. I’m a Punch Needle expert and love to create art pieces. I have a modern take on my art and believe your readers would enjoy my pieces. Some are easy, … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas – Buffalo Plaid Plastic Canvas Coaster

January 15, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

 

Making your own plastic canvas craft coasters  is a fun and creative way to be creative and expressive. There are a variety of designs to make your own plastic canvas crafts, and the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re in the … Read More ...

How to Embroider onto a Sweatshirt

January 12, 2023 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Jazz up a plain sweatshirt with this beautiful floral embroidery pattern from Anchor.  It’s a free download.

You will need some hand embroidery experience, however the pattern does have some instruction on stitching onto sweatshirt material.  It also has … Read More ...

Embroidered Woodland Creatures: 50+ Iron-On Transfers Inspired by Nature

January 6, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Following the popularity of her Doodle Stitching Transfer Pack, Aimee Ray introduces a new collection of charming woodland-themed transfers.

This lovely transfer bundle from famous author Aimee Ray will keep embroiderers busy for hours. These fascinating nature-based patterns span … Read More ...

Dragon Sculpture Plastic Canvas Pattern

January 3, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Stitch a Plastic canvas dragon made using 7-mesh plastic canvas and worsted-weight yarn.
Designed by Mary Krepel.

Draconic animals initially emerge in ancient Near Eastern myths and are depicted in Mesopotamian art and literature. Almost all Indo-European and Near Eastern … Read More ...

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