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Halloween Appliqué Machine Embroidery Bundle

October 26, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Free Pattern In The Hoop – ITH – Christmas Bauble Candy Cane

October 25, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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 ...

Jointed Christmas Tree Ornaments Plastic Canvas Pattern

October 24, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Kids of all ages will enjoy these 10 Christmas tree ornaments with moveable parts. All are stitched on 7-count plastic canvas using Needloft or worsted-weight yarn. Snowman, Reindeer, Penguin, Cardinal, Soldier, Santa and more are included in the pattern. You
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How to Hand Embroider Letters – 10 Free Tutorials

October 23, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Ribbon Embroidery Forget Me Nots – Free Tutorial

October 22, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Monk’s Cloth Swedish Weaving Christmas Patterns

October 21, 2020 by Claudia Porter 2 Comments

Until I saw this pattern book from Annie’s Craft Store, I was not familiar with Monk’s Cloth or Swedish Weaving (sometimes known as Huck embroidery).  Now that I know a little bit more about it, I’m intrigued.  It’s a … Read More ...

Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Free Hand Embroidery Pattern

October 20, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Doesn’t everyone need a Charlie Brown Christmas tree in their lives?  Well, maybe not everyone, but I’m pretty sure lots of people do.  I anxiously await that time of year when the Charlie Brown Christmas television special. And when the … Read More ...

100+ Free Christmas Snowman Machine Embroidery Designs

October 19, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Embroidery has become increasingly popular in recent years as a fun and creative hobby, and the holiday season is the perfect time to showcase your skills. Snowmen are a classic symbol of the winter season, bringing joy and cheer to … Read More ...

Trees in the Snow Embroidery Kit

October 18, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

While it’s nice to make a hand embroidery project that is unique and can be tailored to a person’s specific tastes, sometimes it’s nice to have a kit.  Kits are great for those times when you don’t want to worry … Read More ...

10 Free Machine and Hand Embroidery Flamingo Patterns

October 17, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

It’s all about pink in this article! That is to say that it is all about pink flamingoes.  Whether you are obsessed with everything tropical, or you live in a nice sunny climate, there is no denying that flamingoes are … Read More ...

Victorian Tufting Embroidery – DIY Tutorial

October 16, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Have you ever heard of victorian tufting?  I know that I had not seen it before, but I sure am intrigued.  Along the lines of turkey work, or the Ghiordes knot, it’s basically fluffy embroidery work and it looks like … Read More ...

DIY Tutorial – How to Paint Your Own Needlepoint Canvas

October 15, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Even though there are thousands of needlepoint patterns available, sometimes you just want to design your own canvas.  There may be a landscape or a flower that reminds you of someone dear, or maybe an image that strikes your fancy.  … Read More ...

Free Christmas Wreath Punch Needle Pattern

October 13, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Perfect for Christmas, this punch needle embroidery wreath pattern is from Chicken Scratch NY.  The way various shades of green were used really brings the pattern to life, and the pretty plaid bow finishes it off nicely.

I’ve always … Read More ...

Floral Purse Hand Embroidery Free Pattern

October 11, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Floral designs in hand embroidery are always fun to make, and this bouquet of flowers design from Anchor Crafts is an absolutely lovely example.  Because of the various stitches used, there is plenty of dimension in this pattern.  That dimension … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Patterns – Snowflakes

October 10, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Celebrate winter with 7 glistening snowflakes made using white yarn, silver metallic cord and 5- or 7-count plastic canvas. Use the 7 basic patterns and your imagination and you can create dozens of decorative accents.

Looking for more Plastic … Read More ...

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