Every once in a while we all need to build up or replenish our thread stash. I know that I always seem to be running out of that just right color or I never seem to have the right … Read More ...
How to Make a Modern Freeform Punch Needle Design
Put your punch needle skills to good use and make a modern freeform work or art. This article from Apartment Therapy shows you how.
Complete with a supply list and loads of step-by-step photos and instructions, you will be creating … Read More ...
Beginner’s Guide to Needlepainting
Stitch Floral brings us a lovely beginner’s guide to needlepainting. The author uses a peony as her example. I absolutely love peonies, so I was immediately drawn to this article. Once I read it I was impressed with the story … Read More ...
How To Make an Embroidered Clasp Purse
Put your hand embroidery and sewing skills to good use and make a lovely clasp purse. This easy-to-follow tutorial from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows you how.
From start to finish, you will get all of the information needed … Read More ...
10 Hand Beading Embroidery Projects
Beading in projects adds an incredible dimension to a piece. With all of the colors and bling available, beading is quickly gaining popularity among crafters. Try one of these ten stunning projects that include beading in them. You’ll even find … Read More ...
How to Make a Union Jack Pin Cushion Bracelet
Check out this fun and easy Union Jack
pin cushion bracelet pattern from Cat Morley’s over on Cut Out & Keep.
You don’t need a lot of supplies, just standard cross stitch ones and some filling. The counted pattern tells … Read More ...
How to Bead on Needlepoint
To add a little (or a lot of) bling to your next needlepoint canvas, try some beading. This tutorial from Needlepoint.com shows you how.
The blog post has a complete list of what you will need, and then there is … Read More ...
How to Make Embroidered Felt Toadstools
Gather up those felt scraps you have sitting around and get ready to make one or more of these adorable embroidered toadstools. The free tutorial is over on the American Felt and Craft website.
When I look at these I … Read More ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery
If you have ever wanted to try silk ribbon embroidery then this tutorial from Crewel Ghoul is for you.
Full of step-by-step photos, the article goes over a number of different ribbon stitches, as well as supplies needed for this … Read More ...
How to Machine Embroider Freestanding Lace Butterflies
You have got to take a look at this tutorial from We All Sew over on the Bernina blog. Written by Kate Toney, it is for making freestanding butterfly lace and it is absolutely stunning!
The detailed tutorial has step-by-step … Read More ...
How to Machine Embroider on Shoelaces
Are you ready to try something completely different? Try this fun method for doing machine embroidery on shoelaces. How much fun does that sound like it would be!? This tutorial from Sewing Machine Fun shows you how to do it.… Read More ...
4 Festive Plastic Canvas Snowflake Patterns
When the cold winter months arrive, we immediately think about snow and all of the beautiful snowflakes. Did you know that no two are exactly alike? If the snow and sun are just right, snowflakes almost look like they are … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Christmas Wreath – Free Tutorial
Once you have made one of these darling plastic canvas Christmas ornament wreaths, you will want to make a lot more. The tutorial, which is from Needlepointers.com, has written instructions as well as a step-by-step video tutorial.
To make … Read More ...
Free Outline Stitch Hand Embroidery Tutorial and Free Pattern
Are you new to hand embroidery or just looking to brush up on your stitching technique? Then this tutorial from Wandering Threads Embroidery is for your.
Beautiful photographs accompany the detailed step-by-step instructions for doing the Outline stitch. It’s an … Read More ...
Happy New Year Embroidery Pattern
It is hard to believe that 2022 is almost here. Ring it in with a fun embroidery project that you can purchase over one Etsy. Just take a look at this festive design from Embroidery by Piko. The purchase … Read More ...