Art, patterns and techniques
While this beautiful Thanksgiving design from Fileuse d’Étoiles and Co doesn’t have the traditional turkey or cornucopia embroidered on it, it has a lovely sentiment that is perfect for this special holiday.
Surrounded by a wreath of brightly colored autumn … Read More ...
In quilting, most people know about Sunbonnet Sue, a popular design that has been around for many years. Well, here’s a different take on that traditional design. These are Sunbonnet Babies done in Redwork hand embroidery.
Originating in the … Read More ...
With the extra bling added to this pretty embroidered snowflake ornament from Swoodson Says, your Christmas tree will look like there is fresh fallen snow on it. OK, that is an exaggeration, but it will look lovely on your … Read More ...
Are you looking for a simple yet festive hand embroidery project to make for the holidays? This bright and cheerful Christmas tree, from I Should be Mopping the Floor might be just what you are looking for. Side note here: … Read More ...
Embroidering Santa patterns is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and add a personal touch to your Christmas decorations. Whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer or just starting out, there’s a design for everyone in this collection of … Read More ...
With the election coming up in a few days here in the United States, I thought that this was a fitting hand embroidery project to bring to you. This “Vote” pattern is a festive way to show off your patriotic … Read More ...
Sugar skull art has always fascinated me. So many of the designs are very intricate and they feature bold and bright colors. That beautiful artwork can be found in this small hand embroidery project from Casa Artelexia. Using felt … Read More ...
You are going to want tp gobble up this adorable little hand embroidered turkey pattern from A Lively Hope. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving and that is one of those holidays that, sadly, gets overlooked sometimes. Because it fall about … Read More ...
This beautifully illustrated book entitled Animal Embroidery Workbook by Jessica Long is a must-have if you want to create some lovely critter embroidery.
There are 30 different projects, each with a detailed and unique design. With sections on beginner designs, … Read More ...
Are you someone who doesn’t like to wear elaborate Halloween costumes, but still likes to show a little bit of holiday spirit? Have I got a hand embroidery project for you!
Just look at the Boo! design on this sweater. … Read More ...
Get ready for some fun Halloween machine embroidery with this gorgeous bundle of 36 spooktacular designs from Laugh Love Appliqué. Each one is cuter than the next and you will have a hard time deciding which one is your … Read More ...
This free machine embroidery pattern is for a ITH or In the Hoop project. This pattern creates a small Christmas bauble that holds a candy cane or lollipop. I have also seen ideas where $10 notes are rolled tight and … Read More ...
or worsted-weight yarn. Snowman, Reindeer, Penguin, Cardinal, Soldier, Santa and more are included in the pattern. You
Have you noticed all of the hand embroidery projects with letters on them? From funny to inspirational, there is something for everyone. It’s not that hard to write your own messages with embroidery. It just takes a bit of know-how.… Read More ...
Perfect as an introduction to ribbon embroidery, this forget-me-not flower pattern is lovely. Forget-me-nots appear throughout history. They were Henry the IV’s emblem. It is also said that the name comes from a German tale. According to the legend, a … Read More ...