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Christi Johnson’s Mystical Stitches
(June 2021) is a beautiful embroidery book with over 100 unique patterns influenced by a vibrant folk-art aesthetic and imbued with metaphysical meaning. Readers may mix and sew each symbol to create unique embroidered items … Read More...
Lori Kennedy writing for Bernina brings us this easy free motion bunny tutorial. Not only is it perfect for Easter, but it works for all kinds of patterns. The article takes you through all of the steps to making this … Read More...
Once you are done making your beautiful needlepoint ornament how do you finish it? This detailed article from Abigail Cecile will show you how.
From the supplies needed to easy-to-follow instructions, everything you need to know is included. There are … Read More...
Embroidered onto linen handkerchief fabric, this is a charming little strawberry pincushion. The tutorial is from Samelia’s Mum and it easy to follow.
To make this project you will need standard hand embroidery supplies like a needle and thread. The … Read More...
This pretty floral butterfly is sure to bring a blast of color to any room you stitch it for.
It uses 11 colors (which you could change up to be more tonal than rainbow if you like) and comes out … Read More...
I’m not going to lie, if you need reading glasses then you are probably going to need them for this exquisite project from Needle ‘n Thread. Just look at this beautiful embroidered pendant.
The article describes the author’s … Read More...
Polkadots & Blooms brings us this lovely tutorial on how to stitch a dandelion. The design is delicate and makes a nice pattern on its own or incorporated into another canvas.
To make your dandelion you will need standard embroidery … Read More...
There are few things that evoke summer like a Mason jar full of wildflowers, which is exactly what you get (in non-wilting form!) with this adorable cross-stitch kit from Dimensions.
The pattern fits a 6-inch hoop, and the kit includes … Read More...
Remember all of those pretty hand embroidered tea towels your grandmother had around her house? You can make your very own with this tutorial from Clover USA. Designed by Carol Mesimer, you will find a bluebird and a row … Read More...
These pretty flowers don’t have to be stitched up for Mother’s Day, but I’ll bet I know a lot of moms who would like a more permanent version of the traditional floral gift for the holiday.
This bright bouquet cross … Read More...
For a unique Mother’s Day card, why not try making an embroidered one? This tutorial from How About Orange will show you how. Your mother would love to get a pretty handmade card like this one and it would have … Read More...
Learn how to huck weave with this helpful and detailed tutorial from Craft & Fabric Links. Not only will you find instructions for doing this kind of needlework, there are two free patterns included as well.
Huck weaving is … Read More...
PDF patterns and detailed instructions can be purchase for these 3 soft toy doll pattern here.
Bear, Cat and Rabbit 50 x 15 cm, 19´´ x 6´´
For 1 toy you will need:
main fabric 40 x 40 cm
additional … Read More...
May Gibbs is one of Australia’s most treasured illustrators, artists and children’s authors. Her bush fantasy world has captured the imaginations of Australians for over a century. If you grew up in Australia, then you grew up with May Gibbs. … Read More...
I love these little gnomes, appropriately called the Stay at Home Gnomes, designed by Alison Davis.
The originals had rainbow striped hats, but you can see some patriotic gnomes (US and Canada) on the pattern page on Ravelry, and of … Read More...
Do you remember spirographs
? Those were the plastic pieces with different circular shapes that interlocked and made intricate shapes when you drew with them. I would spend hours playing with that toy. That is why this spirograph necklace tutorial … Read More...
If you are new to hand embroidery, one of the most common stitches you will find is the french knot. It is an easy stitch, but can be a bit tricky when just starting out. Once you have mastered it … Read More...
For a whimsical quilt block, look no further than this fun bee from Tilda’s World. It is a free block pattern that measures 13″ x 12″ unfinished. Because various fabrics are used to make one bee, it is an … Read More...
Amy from Amy Loves to Sew designed this beautiful hand embroidered heart charm and she made a tutorial so everyone else can make it too.
Done in colors that one doesn’t traditionally see in hearts, the design incorporates flowers and … Read More...
I love tiny knit things as ornaments for the holiday tree, and this little sweater called Cheers is a great option because it’s a blank slate.
This little top-down raglan is worked in the round and you can use whatever … Read More...
