Art, patterns and techniques
As an American, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of pride that comes with showcasing your patriotism. And what better way to do that than through beautiful, hand-stitched embroidery designs? With so many amazing patriotic patterns to choose from, it … Read More ...
Have you ever seen all of those adorable friendship bracelets? The are hand woven with embroidery floss. Well here is a fun way to make them with floss and plastic canvas. It’s a tutorial from Handmade Charlotte.
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Are you ready to take on a knew craft hobby? Why not try hand embroidery? This helpful guide from Stitch Floral will help you along your journey.
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I’m not going to lie…I kind of fell in love with this pattern book from Annie’s Craft Store. It is patterns for an entire tiny plastic canvas village and you can purchase it on their website.
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As someone who loves needlepoint, I know how frustrating it can be to search for articles and tutorials on stitches. So when I stumbled upon this round-up of bargello stitches on The Spruce Crafts, I was ecstatic! This article offers … Read More ...
Just look at the smile on this handsome Uncle Sam plastic canvas design from Leisure Arts. It is part of a pattern you can purchase from them. The other part of the pattern is the patriotic heart.
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Stitching is not the only thing you can do with plastic canvas. Did you know you could make a fun tree with it too? I do now because of this tutorial from The Shabby Tree. Whata fun and … Read More ...
Cutesy Crafts brings us this helpful tutorial on how to embroider tea towels. Sometimes it is nice to jazz up items that may be kind of plain and this idea is perfect for that. If you have some tea towels … Read More ...
One of the premiere embroidery websites, Pumora Embroidery brings us this guide to 9 stitches for embroidery.
So many designs incorporate leaves into them and this article rounds them all up. Some are more difficult than others, but they are … Read More ...
Are you looking for a fun and easy hand embroidery project? Look at this adorable design from Flamingo Toes! It is another design of Bev’s that does not disappoint and you’ll be heading to your sewing box as soon … Read More ...
You can always count on Mary Corbet’s Needle ‘n Thread blog to bring us wonderful stitch tutorials. This one on the Alternating Beaded Chain Stitch is no exception.
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Not sure what to do with all of that leftover felt you have from your felt embroidery projects? Here is a fun idea from Darcy Brian. It’s a no-sew felt wreath and it would be a great project to … Read More ...
As an embroidery enthusiast, I know how frustrating it can be to navigate the world of stabilizers. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which one is right for your project. That’s why I … Read More ...
As Father’s Day approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how we can show the special dads in our lives just how much we appreciate them. While store-bought gifts are nice, there’s something extra special about a homemade gift that … Read More ...
Do you like to show off the stars and strips? Well this fun felt embroidered patch is a perfect way to do just that. It is from Benzie Designs and it really is not hard to make.
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