Perfect for Christmas, this charming Baby Jesus in a Manger pattern from Wild Olive is an easy and fast design to make.
You will find a downloadable pdf file for the design. There are not a lot of instructions on … Read More ...
How to Turn Hand Embroidery Into a Patch
Show off that beautiful embroidered piece you just made by turning it into a patch and putting it on a wearable item. You can learn how with the helpful tutorial from Jessica Long Embroidery.
The article shows you all … Read More ...
20 Gift Ideas for the Hand Embroiderer
From beginner to advanced, there is something for everyone in this list of 20 hand embroidery gift ideas from Sulky. Whether you are looking for a new thread set, a pattern book, or a fun gadget, you’ll find it here.… Read More ...
How to Machine Embroider on Balsa Wood
This is probably one of the most unique embroidery ideas I have seen in a long time. It is machine embroidery on balsa wood!
How cool is that? The tutorial is over on the Sewing Machine Fun website.
With detailed … Read More ...
Hydrangea Face Mask Pattern
Here’s a fun way to jazz up a plain face mask. This pattern, which you can purchase from Leisure Arts, is about as pretty as it gets.
You will need to provide all of the supplies, but the pattern has … Read More ...
Embroidery Stitches with a Punch Needle
With punch needle everywhere these days it is fun to come across a technique that is a little bit different than what it usually looks like. Just check out this tutorial on doing embroidery stitches with a punch needle and … Read More ...
9 Free Pumpkin Embroidery Patterns
Pumpkins…you see them starting in the early fall months all the way through the end of November. Nowadays pumpkin decor starts appearing in stores in late August! You can incorporate pumpkins in any of your pumpkin embroidery with one of … Read More ...
10 Ribbon Embroidery Flowers Designs
This video tutorial is a perfect resource for those who are looking to learn more about the art of ribbon embroidery. With its clear and sharp camera work, it is easy to follow along as the maker demonstrates ten different … Read More ...
How to Make a Child’ Embroidery Pencil Case
Here is a fun way to help children how to do hand embroidery. Have them make their own pencil case with their name on it. The tutorial comes to us from Jacks & Kate and is fun project for any … Read More ...
Ways to Finish a Punch Needle Canvas
You have finished your punch needle masterpiece and are ready to show it off. Now what do you do? Never fear, Marching North is here. Well actually Crystal, the blog author, is. She gives us three different ways to finish … Read More ...
10 Free Halloween Hand Embroidery Patterns
Halloween is a wonderful holiday that many of us look forward to every year. Whether it’s the cooler weather or the excitement of costumes and decorations, Halloween is a time to let loose and have fun.
For those who love … Read More ...
Announcing the Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Stitch Bank
Major initiative announced from the Royal School of Needlework:
Excerpt from their press release dated 9/24/2021:
The Royal School of Needlework launches RSN Stitch Bank today by revealing the first 150 stitches to kick off celebrations of the charity’s … Read More ...
How to Make a Needlepoint Cardinal – Free Pattern
Based on a quilt block, this fun little cardinal needlepoint pattern is brought to you by Nuts about Needlepoint and is easy to make.
Made with various shades of greens, blues, and reds (with a little bit of brown and … Read More ...
Mystical Stitches – Book Review And Giveaway
Christi Johnson’s Mystical Stitches (June 2021) is a beautiful embroidery book with over 100 unique patterns influenced by a vibrant folk-art aesthetic and imbued with metaphysical meaning. Readers may mix and sew each symbol to create unique embroidered items of … Read More ...
Turn Sketches Into Embroidery Patterns
Amy, over on Amy Loves to Sew, brings us another lovely how to tutorial. This time it is how to turn sketches into embroidery motifs. What a wonderful process!
Whether you like to doodle, or your child is constantly … Read More ...