You aren’t scared of spiders are you?  Well, there is no need to be scared of this guy, even if he wove a spooky message for you.  I love creative embroidery hoop projects and this is definitely a creative design … Read More...

Bells are a quintessential symbol around the holidays.  From Christmas to New Years, they play a large part in services and celebrations.  The motif can be found in every type of holiday décor available.

This offset bargello needlepoint pattern from … Read More...

Looking for a unique way to spruce up your fashion wardrobe?  Tired of wearing the same jewelry every day?  Why not try making your own necklace.  It’s super easy with this wonderful DIY tutorial from Dear Handmade Life.

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One of the things that I love when fabric designers come out with a new line is that they often release a couple of free patterns.  These designs are meant as a showcase for their new fabric, and are an … Read More...

As far as cuteness goes, this gingerbread boy and girl embroidery design is about as cute as it gets.  Gingerbread people are always a favorite Christmas design, and they can be seen everywhere when the holiday season begins.  Did you … Read More...

An easy quilt to assemble, this festive Halloween quilt is a fun and scrappy project to make.  Just looks at all of the different theme fabrics that were used.  I doubt I’m only quilter out there with plenty of scrap … Read More...

If you are looking for scrap fabric Christmas ornament designs, then you really don’t have to look much further than these 25 beautiful ideas.  I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for some fabric stash busting ideas … Read More...

This handy beginner level thread painting tutorial is a must-read if you want to try thread painting flowers.  The designer over on Crewel Ghoul provides a video tutorial and photos to you how to achieve this beautiful look.  To me, … Read More...

Sometimes an embroidery design jumps out at you, and that is what happened when I saw this “Spooky” Halloween hand embroidery pattern from Floss and Hoop Shop.  One doesn’t often see a dark grey background in hoop art, but … Read More...

Am I the only person who likes to put out festive coasters at all of the different holidays?  I doubt it since there are so many patterns out there for people to make.  I think I have coasters for absolutely … Read More...

This beautiful evergreen tree punch needle pattern caught my eye right away.  It is not an extremely difficult design, and uses various shades of green to give it a lovely look.  I particularly liked the type of yarn the maker … Read More...

Displaying exquisite quilts around the Cotswolds area in England, the medallion quilt designs featured in the book Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts in the Cotswolds shine.

The Cotswolds is an area in England featuring rolling hills and beautiful landscape.  Famous for its … Read More...

Check out all of these beautiful machine embroidery designs for Thanksgiving.  From various sayings to silly turkeys, you are sure to find a design that is perfect for you.

There are different versions of various themes too.  So if you … Read More...

Are you familiar with, or have you ever wanted to learn about, machine reverse appliqué?

If you aren’t familiar with it, a good example is a mola. A mola is a textile craft that originated in Panama by the Kuna … Read More...

Not all witches are scary, especially this design from Annies Craft Store.  This witch even comes with a special trick.  The word “Boo” is stitched underneath the top part of the pumpkin so when you lift her arms you … Read More...

Every now and then quilters love to make a mini quilt.  They are usually quick to make, don’t use up a lot of fabric, and can be displayed in plenty of small spaces.

Those are only a few of the … Read More...

Are you ready to get spooky this Halloween?  This”Boo” wall hanging from We All Sew is absolutely charming, and is an ideal project for all of you machine embroiderers.

This would look perfect hung on any door or wall.  What … Read More...

Making your own jewelry is such a fun way to make a unique fashion statement and I love an easy DIY jewelry project.  That is why when I saw this Embroidered Cuff Bracelet tutorial from The Sewing Loft, I … Read More...

Where punch needle Christmas ornaments are concerned, this candy cane heart from Kreinik ranks up there with some of the prettiest.  It has so many interesting details, like the glass bead holly berries, that make it stand out.  The way … Read More...