Art, patterns and techniques
What is Sashiko?
So what’s all the hype about this ‘Sashiko’?
Well, Sashiko (say it sash-ee-ko) literally translates from Japanese as ‘little stabs’ or ‘little piercing’. It is a centuries-old Japanese art/craft that was once used to repair … Read More ...
Make it a handmade holiday this year and start hand embroidering! This is a curated list of modern Christmas hand embroidery patterns to download and stitch. Many of these would look great over your mantel or framed and gifted this … Read More ...
There’s nothing sweeter to gift than a handmade Christmas ornament! Download the free hand embroidery pattern and stitch up a fun, chic wreath ornament that hangs in an embroidery hoop with festive mini-lights surrounding it.… Read More ...
Give a special look to your season parties, decorating your home for Christmas with ornaments made by yourself with the help of this PDF patterns of Nativity, Penguin, Pines, House, Angel, and Bird.
This Christmas ornaments will be fabulous decorating … Read More ...
Hand embroidery is more and more popular – give the gift of hand sewing this year! There are lots of ideas for what to give someone who loves hand embroidery, from practical to luxurious, check out this hand sewing gift … Read More ...
Little birds pause to sing or spread their elegant wings in this collection of ten embroidery patterns by Kathy Schmitz. The wall hangings and pillows are just perfect for adding timeless style to your home’s decor. Embroider and sew a … Read More ...
This pattern is for a Cup of hot Cocoa tree ornament. These would be adorable on your Christmas tree but would also look amazing as Gift card tags for coffee shops or restaurants. You can purchase this PDF pattern via … Read More ...
Christmas cross stitch with a modern kick! Check out this list of sassy, colorful holiday cross stitch designs and pick out a fun winter project. Lots of beginner friendly, yule-tide Christmas needlework patterns.… Read More ...
According to folklore, gnomes are the guardians of Earth’s precious treasures. We’ve captured one of the sprightly fellows in cross stitch to help protect your home. People in the Old World believed it was good luck for a gnome to … Read More ...
These Pets Christmas ornaments will be fabulous decorating your tree or any other space in your home if you use it such as a garland. Even is a fantastic gift for your friends and relatives.
This is the Pets Pattern … Read More ...
Sometimes the best Christmas present I receive are the ones I bought for myself. I have to say I am going to be VERY VERY excited on Christmas morning when I unwrap my very own Feelin Stabby Needle minder. You … Read More ...
Preserve precious sketches and artwork by turning them into Christmas ornaments! It’s simple to turn drawings into hand embroidery patterns and stitch them on to felt with 1 simple material. Kids can stitch their own designs, too, with this … Read More ...
With his rosy cheeks and garland of goodies and toys, this jolly old elf will bring a smile to everyone who still believes! Cross stitched over 8.5 mesh waste canvas, he makes a delightful addition to a cozy sweatshirt for … Read More ...
We have been overwhelmed with this increase in requests for machine Embroidery patterns so when we came across this one we had to share it. And besides having a thing for llamas I have a thing for Elephants too. This … Read More ...
This tutorial is for a Cross stitch pattern, just in time for Christmas. This free embroidery pattern is for a Christmas tree ornament. You could make this in small hoops and use tree ornaments or go big and place one … Read More ...