For people who may be new to hand embroidery, here is a lovely design from The Yellow Birdhouse to help get you started. In this tutorial you will learn how to do a number of different and common stitches. You … Read More ...
5 Festive Gingerbread Plastic Canvas Patterns
Ah, gingerbread – isn’t it just the epitome of holiday cheer? The sweet, spicy aroma and the delicious taste make it the perfect addition to your holiday season. And let’s not forget about its adorable look – gingerbread people and … Read More ...
How to Do Kamal Kadai Embroidery
Just look at this exquisite embroidery called Kamal Kadai from Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials. It is absolutely stunning.
Sarah’s tutorial has step by step instructions and detailed photos to help you learn this method. It is definitely a project … Read More ...
How to Make a Button Rainbow Tree Embroidery Project
For an easy hand embroidery project that incorporates hand stitching and lots of rainbow buttons, look no further than this canvas from Crafts by Amanda. It’s charming and it would be a good project for a beginner.
To make … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Bumble Bee Coasters Pattern
Don’t worry about these bumble bee coasters from DIY Party Mom. They won’t sting! They look really cute though.
This tutorial has a handy and printable stitch chart. These are easy coasters to make so they are an ideal … Read More ...
58 Not So Spooky Halloween Machine Embroidery Designs
Hey there! Can you believe it’s that time of the year again? When the days get shorter and the leaves start to fall, you know Halloween is just around the corner. It’s one of those holidays that I absolutely love. … Read More ...
20 Common Embroidery Mistakes
Wow, this article really hits the nail on the head! As someone who loves embroidery, I can definitely attest to the fact that it’s a craft that can easily lead to mistakes. From not reading the instructions, to displaying your … Read More ...
How to Do the Guilloche Stitch
Here is another wonderful tutorial from Mary over on Needle ‘n Thread. This time it is a Guilloche Stitch tutorial. One of the things I love about Mary’s blog is that she demonstrates so many different and lesser known … Read More ...
Whimsical Hand Embroidery Design – Free Pattern
As a parent I can assure you that I have said this phrase many times. Now I don’t have to say it. I can just make this design and hang it in a prominent place. This whimsical hand embroidery design … Read More ...
6 Sensational Hand Embroidery Courses from Creativebug
Hey there! Are you in the mood for some new hand embroidery projects but want a little more guidance and instruction with each project? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you! Introducing Creativebug, an online platform that offers a … Read More ...
Tulle Machine Embroidery Tutorial
You may not realize it, but you can do machine embroidery on Tulle. It definitely takes some practice and there plenty of tips that you will need to know. This tutorial from Sewing Machine Fun explains how to do it.… Read More ...
How to Punch Needle on a Sweatshirt
For all you punch needle fans who like to wear their crafts…this one is for you! Marching North has this awesome tutorial showing us how to punch needle
on a sweatshirt. How cool is that!
Along with the standard punch … Read More ...
How to Make a Beaded Background on an Embroidery Canvas
Got beads? I know I have scores of them, all waiting patiently to be used in a project. Cedar Canyon Textiles has an awesome tutorial demonstrating how to add beading to your hand embroidery projects. It is amazing what a … Read More ...
4 Fabulous Hand Embroidery Sailboat Patterns
Hey there! Have you ever had that dream of sailing the wide open ocean, feeling the wind in your hair, and the sun on your skin? It’s a feeling like no other, isn’t it? And while a real sailing boat … Read More ...
Beginning Sashiko Stitch Tutorial
I have always been intrigued by the art of Sashiko, but I have never had a chance to learn more about it. This article from Koekoek was just what I was looking for.
It is a nice introduction to this … Read More ...