Art, patterns and techniques
Candlewicking is traditionally white but over here at Craftgossip.com we like to live on the edge of “traditional”. Here is a fine example of stepping outside the box to create something new, something inventive, something enhanced, altered and just delightful.… Read More ...
Unlock a magical world of fairies and unicorns with Heidi’s new Hemlock Forest line! Create your very own magical unicorn, complete with soft felt body and luscious flowing tail and mane. You’ll enjoy how easy she is to stitch—seams are … Read More ...
So, this is a complete set of DMC colors.
There are 17 boxes in total containing the corresponding color
Each box contains 20-26 skeins, except for the larger clear box that’s labeled 17-19.
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For this tutorial you will need basic sewing machine skills and embroidery skills including back-stitch and french knots. This Dear Mom Letter is adorable and could be altered to suit whomever you were giving it to. It would be really … Read More ...
This Needlwork project is for a Cacti Embroidered box. I love when needlework is taken beyond the fabric. This is a great example of taking a classic craft and modernizing it.… Read More ...
Make a Counted Thread Flag using just 3 colors of floss, a piece of linen and basic counted thread stitches. This little project is perfect for a Fourth Of July holiday project.
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I know this Crazy quilting pattern is hitting the blog a little early but I couldn’t resist sharing it. This is perfect for Halloween or Fall projects. You can grab the full free tutorial here.
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This tutorial is for a hand stitched cloth pendant that can be used as a necklace or even as a brooch. I love when stitching can be taken off the framed canvas and worn like this, it makes a piece … Read More ...
This is a Temari ball I would love to own, even better if I can become good enough to create my very own using this tutorial. They say practice makes perfect so here I go…
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This Spring counted needlepoint pattern is a simple, counted needlepoint project you can work using complimentary shades of over-dyed size 5 pearl cotton. I’m using DMC’s Color Variations size 5 pearl cotton
. The colors are gorgeous and the threads … Read More ...
This flower is perfect for spring and you can download the free chart via the PDF here. … Read More ...
Are you wanting to add a little handmade love to your Easter gifts? Forget the peeps and the handmade eggs and put all your creativity in to a stunningly beautiful card or keepsake. Grab the pattern here.… Read More ...
This bunch of Easter bunnies certainly look like they are having fun. Maybe even an Easter Party. Just right click to save the image for the chart.
In this SAL, we’re going to make a puffed Easter egg using traditional hand embroidery stitches in bright, sunny colors of 6-strand embroidery floss. You can download the free embroidery pattern for the egg here on this page. … Read More ...
Love this free printable Embroidery stitch guide. It’s little size makes it perfect for a Carry-along guide. There are three levels in the series from Basic to advanced. You can download and print all three versions here at Muse Of … Read More ...