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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 ...

18 Home Sweet Home Embroidery Patterns

January 2, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a new hobby that is both relaxing and creative? Embroidery might be just what you’re looking for. And if you’re a fan of all things home and hearth, these 18 home sweet home embroidery patterns are … Read More ...

Video Tutorial – A graceful bouquet of white daisies

December 31, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

A graceful bouquet of white daisies | White work | Dimensional Embroidery In this video you will learn how to embroider an elegant bouquet of white daisies pattern –

Elisa Hirsch Maia invented Brazilian three-dimensional needlework in the 1960s. She … Read More ...

Getting Started with Machine Embroidery

December 27, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Are you ready to get started with machine embroidery?  This helpful list of beginner tips from Crafty Life Mom is just what you need.

With nine tips and detailed write ups on each one, you’ll be well on your way … Read More ...

How to Remove Machine Embroidery

December 22, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Have you ever machine embroidered something only to realize that you don’t like how it turned out or there is a mistake?  Unfortunately I have and it can be a pain to fix.  This helpful article from Machine Embroidery Geek… Read More ...

Strawberry Cheesecake Embroidery Pattern

December 21, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This strawberry cheesecake embroidery pattern will liven up linens, tote bags, and pillow covers. To bring the pattern to life, use a variety of DMC Mouliné Spécial colors. Eva Lechner of Fanfare Paper Goods is a Cologne-based illustrator and designer.… Read More ...

How To Make Vintage-Inspired Felt Christmas Ornaments

December 20, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

These Vintage-Inspired, Felt Christmas Ornaments are the perfect cozy-evening-in craft!

They would also make a perfect gift (potentially a future family heirloom?). Inspired by vintage ornament shapes, but modernized with a fresh color palette, these hand-crafted ornaments will never look … Read More ...

How to Frame Cross Stitch and Embroidery Using Sticky Board

December 19, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Here’s a different method for framing your gorgeous embroidery and cross stitch designs.  It’s using sticky board and the method comes to you from Stitched Modern.

What a great technique!  The tutorial takes you through the supplies you are … Read More ...

Free Motion Embroidery Fibre Art Sampler

December 17, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Draw with thread on your sewing machine to make gorgeous abstract embroidered creations.

Lacy micro textile artworks are created with free-motion stitching on water-soluble cloth. You can see the full tutorial here 

 

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Video Tutorial – Broderie Anglaise

December 17, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This short embroidery video explains how to make an embroidered eyelet lace using our “For the Needle” stamps. You’ll learn how to create a unique design using their broderie Anglaise stamps, then follow the steps to embroider it onto fabric.… Read More ...

DIY Hand Embroidered Cards For Every Holiday

December 16, 2022 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

DIY Hand Embroidered Cards are a fast project to stitch & send to someone you are grateful for this Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion! It is also a terrific learn-to-embroider project.

I’ve made a Free Pattern for embroidering four different … Read More ...

Christmas Tree – Tatting Pattern

December 15, 2022 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This Christmas Tree Tatting Pattern is an intermediate-level, two shuttle pattern in PDF format. Although it may be tatted using either a needle or a shuttle, the instructions and photos are shown from the shuttle tatting perspective only.

This is … Read More ...

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