(1) Combined chain stitch and buttonhole stitch by Needle ‘n’ Thread
(2) Chain stitch by Little Lovelies
(3) Back stitch by Little Lovelies
(4) Bullion knot by Follow the White Bunny
(5) Beaded Palestrina stitch by Needle ‘n’ Thread
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Recent stitch tutorials
Embroidery is a great way to add a touch of personal flair to any project, and there are a variety of techniques and stitches available to explore. This article offers a variety of links to tutorials and articles on different … Read More...
Shrink and stitch a necklace
Two of my favorite crafts come together in these embroidered shrink-plastic pendants by Haley of The Zen of Making. Even better: She’s posted a step-by-step photo tutorial so we can make some, too! See the tute.
Make a dollhouse to-go
Brilliant upcycling! Stacy of Hart & Sew shows us how to make a perfectly portable dollhouse in a suitcase. Create your own custom rooms using just basic fused-applique skills. See the step-by-step instructions at Stacy’s blog post.
French knots Indian style
Lakshmi of Hand Embroidery from Sadalas celebrates the latest TAST Challenge by showing off an abundance of French-knot projects–from accents to patterns to floral masses to French knots on sequins. She says the knot technique is slightly different in Indian … Read More...
Video tutorial: Looped stacked beads
Lyric Kinard of Lyric Art shows us how to stitch looped stacks of beads to add dimension to our embroidery. I learned a new technique for knotting off the thread! Go to her video demo.
Design your own canvas
Do you have a great idea for a needlepoint canvas but don’t have a clue how to translate that idea into a design? Janet Perry has advice and encouragement to help you design your own canvas–even if you can’t draw. … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered letter canvases
Rachel of Lines Across shares a tutorial for an embroidery project with a distinctly modern flair. Stitching on small canvases, she reveals her initials in the negative space. And you don’t have to limit yourself to initials. This would be … Read More...
Stitch a teacher thank-you
Here’s a brilliant idea for expressing your gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week! Bethany of Finding Pins and Needles had her son Caleb write a thank-you message to his teacher. Then she reproduced it in embroidery and incorporated it into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered cork beads
Remember this awesome necklace of embroidered cork beads by Maya of The Little Treasures? Great news! She’s showing us how it’s done. See her excellent tutorial over on Etsy’s The Storque.
How to tat a split chain
Tattyhead demos how to tat a split chain with step-by-step photos. You’ll want to bookmark or print this lesson. Or both! Go to the tute.
Pattern and tutorial: Monster cupcake
I’m loving this month’s stitch-along pattern at Feeling Stitchy. Chelsea of Love and a Sandwich shares her original pattern and shows us how to applique and embroider her rockin monster cupcake. Check out the tute and join in the fun.
Free pattern: Tatted daisy
Jon of Tat-a-Renda Patterns is sharing the instructions for tatting this gorgeous beaded daisy–perfect for adding to a brooch or a special hair ornament. Go to the pattern post.
Tom is hoopin it up
Tom Russell of Tom Russell Quilts has posted Hoop-De-Do: A Goober’s Guide to Finding Perfect Hoopiness. If you think it sounds humorous and fun, you’re right. If you think it’s probably fluff, you’re wrong. Despite his whimsical style, Tom delivers … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic bead embroidery
Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks is adding bead embroidery to her already-over-the-top adorable custom Blythe doll dresses. And what’s more, she’s sharing the know-how with us. If you’ve never tried your hand at bead embroidery, follow Aimee’s tutorial to … Read More...
Tutorial: Binding a rug
Primitives by the Light of the Moon shows us her excellent technique for binding a hand-hooked rug. The result is a finish that merges with and perfects the needlework. Beautiful. Go to her tutorial.
Make floss-bobbin magnets
This is such a clever idea! Perfect for the fridge of a stitchy mom (shown above) or the craft room of any embroiderer. Floss-bobbin magnets! Find out how to make them from Susan‘s tutorial at Red Gate Stitchery.
Signing needleart
Heather of In Love with Threads has some great advice about why and how to “sign” your needlework. See her post. And keep an eye on this up-and-coming needlework blog!
Tutorial: A notion with class
Wouldn’t this little notion look pretty on your sewing table or in your take-along bag! And it’s practical, too. Under that fabric and trim is a retractable tape measure. Excellent! See Benita Skinner‘s tutorial on Victoriana Quilt Designs blog… Read More...
Stitch a shadowy Easter bunny
Royce of Royce’s Hub is guiding us through the creation of a sweet shadow work bunny. Go to her blog to enjoy the series of tutorials.