Embroidery has been a popular art form for centuries and has been used to beautify and embellish clothing, linens, and even household items. With the rise of technology, machine embroidery has become even more accessible and is now a … Read More ...
Colonial Stitch Hand Embroidery Tutorial
Are you looking for a new stitch to add to your hand embroidery repertoire? Perhaps you want a stitch that looks like a french knot but is a bit different? This tutorial from Polkadots & Blooms demonstrates the colonial knot.… Read More ...
Valentine’s Plastic Canvas Wreath Pattern
With lots of little hearts, a couple of cupids and a dove, this lovely and festive Valentine Wreath pattern is perfect for the holiday. Available for purchase from Annie’s Craft Store, the design is for people with an intermediate … Read More ...
20 Common Embroidery Mistakes
We have all been there at one time or another. We’ve decided on that perfect embroidery pattern and worked hard to finish it, only to realize that we’ve made one mistake or another. It can be frustrating to work hard … Read More ...
Tulips Needlepoint Pattern
Based on a scrappy quilt pattern, Janet over on Nuts about Needlepoint has reimagined the quilt design and turned it into this lovely project for needlepoint. Instead of using fabric scraps she uses yarn.
This is an ideal project for … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Valentine’s Heart Charms
Ok folks…it’s time to gather up all of your yarn in pinks, reds and whites. That way you can make these absolutely adorable plastic canvas hearts from Julie Measures. These little makes are about as easy as it gets, … Read More ...
Mason Jar Flower Bouquet Hand Embroidery Pattern
Bev over on Flamingo Toes strikes gold again with this lovely hand embroidery project. It is a bouquet of flowers in a mason jar. It even has a heart in the center of the jar to make it that much … Read More ...
Heart Embroidery Sampler Pattern
With seven stitches incorporated into this stunning hand embroidered heart pattern, it is an ideal piece for the beginner. Designed by Rachel Beyer over on Adventures in Making, you can purchase this pattern on Etsy. It is a charming … Read More ...
10 Free Beaded Embroidery Flower Designs
Beading in hand embroidery adds sparkling dimension to projects, but sometimes it is hard to find designs to use. If you are looking for ways to add some floral beading to your hand embroidery, then this blog post from Sew … Read More ...
Hand Embroidered Heart Charm- Free Pattern
Amy from Amy Loves to Sew designed this beautiful hand embroidered heart charm and she made a tutorial so everyone else can make it too.
Done in colors that one doesn’t traditionally see in hearts, the design incorporates flowers and … Read More ...
Punch Needle Beginner’s Guide
Take a look at all of the social media outlets and you will soon see that punch needle is all the rage. Crafters are designing all kinds of beautiful patterns. For those of you who may not be familiar with … Read More ...
Heart Bookmark – Free Plastic Canvas Pattern
Do you need a quick make for someone special who loves to read? Have I got a pattern for you! This sweet plastic canvas bookmark with hearts running down the center of it from Strings Away is just the thing.… Read More ...
DIY Plastic Canvas Jewelry Tutorial
Are you ready to make a statement? Sometimes we all need a new piece of jewelry to add to our wardrobe and sometimes we want to to stand out. That is where these beautiful plastic canvas necklaces from Dear Handmade … Read More ...
How to Decorate an Embroidery Hoop with Bias Tape
We all have those wooden embroidery hoops. They are nice and they serve their purpose, but let’s be honest, they are fairly plain. Well, Amy from Amy Love to Sew demonstrates how to turn that simple embroidery hoop into something … Read More ...
How to Turn Kids Artwork into Embroidery
As a mother I can tell you that I have a bin full of artwork that my child has done over the years. It’s hard for me to throw any of it out, even after many years. I also have … Read More ...