I have always been drawn to mandalas. They have such beautiful and intricate designs, yet they also have a wonderful symmetry to them. So when I saw this tutorial for a mini one from MagaMerlina, I had to bring … Read More ...
Hand Embroidered Happy New Year Napkins – Free Pattern
Get out your fine linens, pop open the bubbly, and get ready to ring in the new year in style with these beautiful hand embroidered napkins. Anchor has this free intermediate level pattern so you can make them yourself.
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20 Free Unicorn Machine Embroidery Designs
Below are 20 free Unicorn Embroidery designs for machine Embroidery. All of these Unicorn patterns were free at the time of writing this article. If you have found some online and would like to share, let us know and we … Read More ...
Woven Flowers Embroidery Tutorial
Over on Pumora there is a wonderful series of tutorials on how to embroider flowers. The various articles take you through some of the steps needed to create beautiful hand embroidered flowers for your designs.
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5 Free Pansy Hand Embroidery Patterns
I love pansies. They are such beautiful flowers that thrive in all sorts of temperatures. I always get a pack in the early spring. Even when we get a frost or snow, they come right back and keep on blooming. … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Corner Bookmark Pattern
The moment I saw these plastic canvas corner bookmark patterns from Leisure Arts, I knew they were going on my “to do” list. I have a number of friends who are avid readers and these would be absolutely perfect for … Read More ...
Free Poinsettia Needlepoint Ornament Pattern
Looking a bit like a star burst, this poinsettia needlepoint ornament design from Nuts about Needlepoint is a small, but striking design. As a quilter, I love that it takes a quilt block design, transforms it to needlepoint project and … Read More ...
Free Winter Mittens Hand Embroidery Pattern
When the cold weather arrives, it’s nice to have a hand embroidery project to work on. This charming design from Sarah Ashford over at Polka Dot Chair is an easy and quick make for you to try.
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20 Free Happy New Year Machine Embroidery Designs
Break open the champagne and ring in the new year with one of these free machine embroidery designs! There are options for various formats and there are loads of fun patterns to choose from.
- Here’s a fun New Year’s baby
Plastic Canvas Amigurumi Kittens Pattern
There are dog people, there are cat people, and there are people who love them all. However, I think we can all agree that these little plastic canvas amigurumi kittens are just about as cute as they can be! You … Read More ...
Weekend Makes: Punch Needle – Book Review
Take a look around social media and it is easy see that punch needle is one of the most popular needlework trends out there. This new book Weekend Makes: Punch Needle 25 Quick and Easy Projects to Make, by … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Needlepoint Coasters Tutorial
Are you looking for a quick and easy plastic canvas needlepoint Christmas gift for someone? Here’s a nice (and useful) idea for you. Make a set of these pretty coasters in a kaleidoscope pattern. The design comes from Homeschooling Hearts … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Book Cover Pattern
Do you remember when you were a child and you had that favorite book that you read over and over? After a few readings it would practically be falling apart. Well, here is a pretty solution for you. It’s a … Read More ...
Angels Plastic Canvas Pattern
Inspire anyone’s holiday wishes with these two angelic plastic canvas ladies!
These lovely designs are made using 7-count plastic canvas
and worsted-weight yarn. Angels can be made any color and embellished as desired. Finished Size: 5″ across x 7″T.
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Mini Hand Embroidered Pendant Tutorial
When I saw these hand embroidered pendants from Flamingo Toes I had to do a double take. They are just about as cute as cute can be. I can’t decide which of them I like best. What sets these apart … Read More ...