When I saw the tutorial for these adorable plastic canvas mini Jack O’Lanterns I knew I had to bring it to you. Just look at these cute decorations by My Plastic Canvas Projects.
Everything you need to know is … Read More ...
How to Do the Satin Stitch in Embroidery
One of the most commonly used and recognized embroidery stitches is the Satin stitch. The satin stitch can be used for so many different looks in your embroidery designs. Many of the patterns you can purchase use it in designs … Read More ...
10 Free Halloween Hand Embroidery Patterns
The spooky Halloween season is almost here and to get you in the mood I have rounded up several free patterns. Some are super spooky and some are fun and festive. Most are easy so even beginners can tackle them.… Read More ...
How to Make an Apple Plastic Canvas Coaster
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 ...
How to Hand Embroider a Felt Mandala
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 ...
Sweet Stitches Embroidery Pattern Book
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 ...
9 Free Plastic Canvas Coasters Patterns
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 ...
How to Machine Embroider on Pillowcases
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 ...
How to Embroidery Your Own Holiday Greeting Cards
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 ...
Back To School Hand Embroidery Pattern
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 ...
10 Free Sewing Related Hand Embroidery Patterns
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 … Read More ...
Embroidered ABC Wall Hanging Tutorial
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 ...
How to Add Beads to Punch Needle Designs
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 ...
How to Align Text on an Embroidery Canvas
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 ...
6 Free and Fabulous Sugar Skull Embroidery Designs
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 ...