Art, patterns and techniques
Transparent embroidery is a unique and beautiful method of hand embroidery that is gaining popularity. Unlike traditional hand embroidery, where the fabric is opaque and the design is stitched onto it, transparent embroidery involves using a transparent fabric, like organza, … Read More ...
Alright all you Minecraft fans or friends/family of Minecraft fans. This free plastic canvas pattern is for you and it can be found over on the Frogging News website.
It can be added to any number of things. I particularly … Read More ...
Cuteness overload alert! Look at this adorable hedgehog hand embroidery design! It’s free and it’s from Flamingo Toes. Bev always brings you the most charming projects and this one is no exception.
With plenty of detailed photos and step-by-step … Read More ...
As someone who is just starting out with hand embroidery, I can attest to the fact that it can be quite overwhelming at first. There are so many different techniques and styles, it’s hard to know where to begin. That’s … Read More ...
Get started with punch needle by downloading this “Home with Yarn” pattern from Moogly. It is a charming and easy pattern that would be perfect for beginners.
In addition to the downloadable pattern, you will find a complete list … Read More ...
Here is a unique idea from Hugs are Fun. Make your own baby blocks with plastic canvas. What a lovely and unique idea for a baby gift.
This detailed tutorial has plenty of step-by-step photos and instructions to … Read More ...
Filled with 32 different stitch charts, this blog post over on the Chandail Needlework website will have you stitching all sorts of beautiful designs in no time.
This blog post is better suited for the more advanced stitcher. You will … Read More ...
Even in the middle of the summer it is a good time to start thinking about the holidays. Here are 10 free Christmas hand embroidery patterns. Each one is unique and beautiful. Download one or all of them. You’ll have … Read More ...
Super Mom No Cape brings us this sweet tutorial on how to make an embroidered needle holder. It is an easy project, made with felt and thread.
The tutorial takes you through all of the steps to make one holder … Read More ...
I think we all need these adorable kittens peeking over the corner of a pillow case. Just look at this adorable pattern that you can purchase from Mary Maxim.
The kit comes with two pre-stamped pillowcases ready to be embroidered. … Read More ...
Be the queen bee of your punch needle friends with this adorable free pattern from Marching North! From the pattern to changing up the size of your bee to transferring the pattern to cloth, you will find everything you … Read More ...
If you have ever wanted to learn how to machine appliqué then now is your chance. We have curated a list of ten tutorials. All of them look into various methods and demonstrate how to do each method. You will … Read More ...
For a sobering look at worldwide temperature changes throughout the years, take a look at this hand embroidered work by Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials. All I can say is wow!
Her design is a beautiful way to display an … Read More ...
For a great way to learn all kinds of hand embroidery stitches, why not try a stitch along like this one from Stitch Fun! You can learn over 30 different ones, all while creating a unique and beautiful canvas. … Read More ...
Warm weather means it is t-shirt time and why not jazz up those plain t-shirts with some machine embroidery? If you are not sure how to do that then check out this tutorial from Sewing Machine Fun.
Filled with … Read More ...