This is probably one of the most unique embroidery ideas I have seen in a long time. It is machine embroidery on balsa wood!
How cool is that? The tutorial is over on the Sewing Machine Fun website.
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Easy Blue and White Quilt Kit
Did you know that blue and white quilts are one of the most popular quilt color combinations? With their crisp and classic look you just can’t go wrong with them. This quilt kit, that can be purchased from Connecting Threads,… Read More...
Hydrangea Face Mask Pattern
Here’s a fun way to jazz up a plain face mask. This pattern, which you can purchase from Leisure Arts, is about as pretty as it gets.
You will need to provide all of the supplies, but the pattern has … Read More...
How to Make an English Paper Piecing Travel Kit
Are you looking for a unique gift item for that quilter who seems to have everything? Here’s a terrific idea. Make them this English paper piecing travel kit from Red Handled Scissors. What a great idea!
In this free … Read More...
Embroidery Stitches with a Punch Needle
With punch needle everywhere these days it is fun to come across a technique that is a little bit different than what it usually looks like. Just check out this tutorial on doing embroidery stitches with a punch needle and … Read More...
7 Creativebug Courses for Learning Paper Piecing in Quilting
Have you ever wanted to learn paper piecing to make a quilt? It’s not that difficult, but it is definitely worth it to give a class a try before you do it yourself. Over on Creativebug you will find all … Read More...
9 Free Pumpkin Embroidery Patterns
Pumpkins…you see them starting in the early fall months all the way through the end of November. Nowadays pumpkin decor starts appearing in stores in late August! You can incorporate pumpkins in any of your pumpkin embroidery with one of … Read More...
10 Ribbon Embroidery Flowers Designs
There are no verbal instructions, however this video is an easy-to-follow display of how to do ten different ribbon embroidery stitches. It is from HandiWorks. The camera work is bright and sharp and it is easy to follow along … Read More...
Mushroom Quilt Block Pattern
Here is a fun and unique quilt block. It is a mushroom and it is from Love You Sew! It is perfect if you are making a woodland themed quilt or any quilt at all for that matter.
I … Read More...
How to Make a Child’ Embroidery Pencil Case
Here is a fun way to help children how to do hand embroidery. Have them make their own pencil case with their name on it. The tutorial comes to us from Jacks & Kate and is fun project for any … Read More...
How to Sew Together 60º Fabric Triangles
One shape you tend to see a lot of in quilting is the standard 60º triangle. It looks easy but it can be a little tricky, especially for the beginner. This handy tutorial from Sassafras Lane Designs shows you how … Read More...
Ways to Finish a Punch Needle Canvas
You have finished your punch needle masterpiece and are ready to show it off. Now what do you do? Never fear, Marching North is here. Well actually Crystal, the blog author, is. She gives us three different ways to finish … Read More...
Free Quilted Easter Table Runner Pattern
Even though this festive table runner pattern from Fort Worth Fabric Studio is called Easter Candy, it could easily be changed up to fit any occasion.
It is a scrappy and easy pattern that does not require too much fabric. … Read More...
15 Free Halloween Quilted Table Runner Patterns
Get ready to jazz up your Halloween dining room table with one of these beautiful and free table runner patterns. From cats to candy you will find a little something for everyone. Even better, they are all easy to make … Read More...
10 Free Halloween Hand Embroidery Patterns
I love it when Halloween rolls around. First off, I am a fan of the cooler temperatures. Second, it is such a fun holiday. No matter how old I get I like to decorate and put on a costume to … Read More...
Announcing the Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Stitch Bank
Major initiative announced from the Royal School of Needlework:
Excerpt from their press release dated 9/24/2021:
The Royal School of Needlework launches RSN Stitch Bank today by revealing the first 150 stitches to kick off celebrations of the charity’s … Read More...
Eight Ways to Quilt on a Budget
Looking to save a little money? Just starting out on your quilting journey? These eight tips from The Little Mushroom Cap can help you out.
Not only does the blog post cover the eight tips, it has numerous examples from … Read More...
How to Make a Needlepoint Cardinal – Free Pattern
Based on a quilt block, this fun little cardinal needlepoint pattern is brought to you by Nuts about Needlepoint and is easy to make.
Made with various shades of greens, blues, and reds (with a little bit of brown and … Read More...
How to Make a Halloween Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
For a spooktacularly easy Halloween quilt look no further than this pattern from Jedi Craft Girl. It uses various oranges, blacks and whites so it’s a great scrap buster. It is also a fun and festive version of the … Read More...
Turn Sketches Into Embroidery Patterns
Amy, over on Amy Loves to Sew, brings us another lovely how to tutorial. This time it is how to turn sketches into embroidery motifs. What a wonderful process!
Whether you like to doodle, or your child is constantly … Read More...