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Day of the Dead Hand Embroidered Felt Skulls Tutorial

October 31, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Free Thanksgiving Turkey Hand Embroidery Pattern

October 30, 2020 by Claudia Porter 1 Comment

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 ...

Book Review – Animal Embroidery Workbook

October 29, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

Halloween Embroidered Sweater Tutorial

October 27, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

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 ...

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 ...

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