Here is an article on how to use double DMC threads in your Tatting shuttles. There is a great tip using lemon juice too.
You can read the full tutorial over here at Tatting Fool. … Read More ...
How To – Maltese Cross
This Kutch Embroidery Maltese Cross is beautiful and you can find the very easy to follow step by step tutorial here.
Results Of Using Natural Dye
Have you ever wondered what a bowl of blueberries will do to your swatch of fabric? Ever considered using Beetroot as a dye? Well take out the guess work and check out the end results without having to cut a … Read More ...
How To Sew A Button On The Right Way
I grew up with a crafty Mother and a crafty Grandmother, so being able to sew on a button was something I just learnt. I don’t recall any one sitting me down to show me, I will assume I learnt … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Earrings In Under 30 mins
These are so cute and easy to make. They are perfect for beginners and for using up all those little scraps too. You could design these to look like dice if you like also. Geometric shapes are very popular right … Read More ...
Etsy Product Feature – Raccoon Embroidery Kit
Raccoon is a Level 3 pattern, using a variety of stitches that cover up most of the pattern surface. Great for adventurous beginners or seasoned stitchers!
All Kiriki patterns are screen printed by hand with vibrant, water-based inks right onto … Read More ...
Tatted Cupcake Pattern
I think I have mentioned this a few times before but I love Cupcake images. This tatting tutorial is by be-stitched.com.… Read More ...
DIY Machine Embroidery Heat Pack
I could really do with a heat pack right now actually. I think most people could say that so what better gift to give? These decorated heat packs can use any Machine design you already have. Check out the sewing … Read More ...
How To Back Stitch Trellis
Here is a list of tutorials on how to achieve the Back Stitch Trellis Stitch. It is great for filling in large areas.
Plastic Canvas Pattern – Vintage Victorian Coasters
I really love the vintage design of these. They are perfect for gift giving. Make a set of matching coasters and bundle them up for a handmade thoughtful gift. The yellow border one is my favourite. I can just imagine … Read More ...
Embroidery Snuggle Bunny And Kitty
This adorable Embroidery project comes with a free tutorial over at Gingermelon Dolls. There faces are very cute and are created in Japanese Kawaii style. A perfect little weekend project.… Read More ...
Brilliant Idea! – Attach a Bobbin Winder To A Drill
Wow! How clever is this idea. When you have 100’s of these to do, being able to speed things up is a big help. It also saves a lot of strain on your wrists. Check out the full tutorial on … Read More ...
Needlework Books That Will Rock Your World
So I might have a Craft crush or Plastic Canvas crush on Diane from Craftypod.com. When I was picking through her pages on Plastic Canvas (keep an eye out for some features from her site) I came across this article. … Read More ...
Plastic Canvas Purse Pattern
This plastic canvas purse pattern comes with step by step photos as well as interchangeable font panels. I love the little ice-cream design on this bag. It would make the cutest Cinema Movie night bag for date nights with my … Read More ...
Cozyblue Embroidery Kits
cozy blue embroidery kits $24 .00 include everything you need to create your own hand embroidered hoop. The designs are just as beautiful as the packaging.
The pattern design is pre-printed on kona cotton fabric, so there’s no need for … Read More ...