As an avid needlepointer, I always love finding new projects to work on. And what could be more fun than creating a needlepoint pillow that looks like it was designed by some of the most famous artists in the world?… Read More ...
Happy Spring – Free Hand Embroidery Sampler
You may not think it right now, but spring is right around the corner. Why not celebrate it with a new hand embroidery project! This free pattern comes to us from Amy Ball for Polka Dot Chair and it could … Read More ...
How to Transfer an Embroidery Pattern
Have you ever seen a lovely embroidery design, but can’t figure out how to transfer it to your canvas? This tutorial from Down Grapevine Lane will help you out.
You will find easy-to-follow instructions to take your pattern that is … Read More ...
Free Punch Needle Hearts Tutorial
Ok folks, it’s time for some punch needle love. And by love I mean hearts! Look at this charming and festive free pattern from Punch Needle World. It’s beautiful, and it is not that hard if you have some … Read More ...
5 50 wt Aurifil Color Builder Sets
I’m always on the lookout for ways to build up my thread stash and make sure I have the right shades for all of my sewing projects. Aurifil has a solution for us crafters with their five different color builder … Read More ...
How to Make a Modern Freeform Punch Needle Design
Put your punch needle skills to good use and make a modern freeform work or art. This article from Apartment Therapy shows you how.
Complete with a supply list and loads of step-by-step photos and instructions, you will be creating … Read More ...
Beginner’s Guide to Needlepainting
Stitch Floral brings us a lovely beginner’s guide to needlepainting. The author uses a peony as her example. I absolutely love peonies, so I was immediately drawn to this article. Once I read it I was impressed with the story … Read More ...
How To Make an Embroidered Clasp Purse
Put your hand embroidery and sewing skills to good use and make a lovely clasp purse. This easy-to-follow tutorial from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows you how.
From start to finish, you will get all of the information needed … Read More ...
10 Hand Beading Embroidery Projects
As a beader myself, I can attest to the fact that adding beads to a project truly brings it to life. There’s just something about the pop of color and sparkle that can take a piece from good to great. … Read More ...
How to Make a Union Jack Pin Cushion Bracelet
Check out this fun and easy Union Jack
pin cushion bracelet pattern from Cat Morley’s over on Cut Out & Keep.
You don’t need a lot of supplies, just standard cross stitch ones and some filling. The counted pattern tells … Read More ...
How to Bead on Needlepoint
To add a little (or a lot of) bling to your next needlepoint canvas, try some beading. This tutorial from Needlepoint.com shows you how.
The blog post has a complete list of what you will need, and then there is … Read More ...
How to Make Embroidered Felt Toadstools
Gather up those felt scraps you have sitting around and get ready to make one or more of these adorable embroidered toadstools. The free tutorial is over on the American Felt and Craft website.
When I look at these I … Read More ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery
If you have ever wanted to try silk ribbon embroidery then this tutorial from Crewel Ghoul is for you.
Full of step-by-step photos, the article goes over a number of different ribbon stitches, as well as supplies needed for this … Read More ...
How to Machine Embroider Freestanding Lace Butterflies
You have got to take a look at this tutorial from We All Sew over on the Bernina blog. Written by Kate Toney, it is for making freestanding butterfly lace and it is absolutely stunning!
The detailed tutorial has step-by-step … Read More ...
How to Machine Embroider on Shoelaces
Are you ready to try something completely different? Try this fun method for doing machine embroidery on shoelaces. How much fun does that sound like it would be!? This tutorial from Sewing Machine Fun shows you how to do it.… Read More ...