(1) Shisha flower from Let’s Learn Embroidery
(2) Bullion knots (video) from Karen Ruane
(3) Open base needlewoven picot from Pintangle
(4) Embroidered leaf from Ella’s Craft Creations
(5) Star stitch from Needle ‘n’ Thread
(6) Seeding stitch from Kimberly … Read More...
15 Detailed Embroidery Stitch tutorials
There are many different stitches that can be used for hand embroidery. This article will provide an overview of the most common stitches, their uses, and how to lean them.
The most common stitches used for embroidery are the straight … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine bookmark
Here’s a no-calorie treat you can make for a book-loving valentine. It’s quick and easy to create, and it has passed the “man test”! Go to the tutorial by Jules on her Adventures in Thread blog.
Tutorial: Transfer a pattern to dark fabric
Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) steps us through an effective technique for transferring an embroidery pattern to dark fabric. See her tute.
No-calorie cupcakes
These tasty little pincushions would be the perfect gift for a stitcher in your life. Imagine them in reds and pinks as valentine mini-gifts. The chicks at Star-Shaped and Shiny are sharing the pattern and tutorial. Check it out… Read More...
Remove creases from linen
Donna of Needleworker Not in Paradise shares a fabulous tip for removing creases from linen. If you’ve collected old stitchery that has been folded for a long time — maybe decades — Donna has the solution. See her blog post… Read More...
New stitchy series from Val Laird
Val Laird has announced the launch of her free pattern series for 2013, Apples of Gold. Val shows how to combine her embroidery and applique designs into a beautiful quilt; but I’m sure, like past series, each design will easily … Read More...
How to make ribbonwork pansies
Marjolein of Threads and Patches shares her technique for creating ribbonwork pansies. It’s not as hard as the finished results suggest. See her tutorial.
Free pattern: ‘Love Bug’
Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern for this adorable Love Bug felt doll. Make one to deliver a message to your valentine. Or follow her lead and make a whole conga line of little lovers! Go to her post for … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt ladybugs
These ladybug soft sculptures are as practical as they are cute: They’re pin cushions! With heart-shaped spots, they make perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for stitchers! Get the free pattern from Creative Breathing blog.
Tutorial: Blackwork journal cover
Kerry of Star-Shaped and Shiny used a classic blackwork pattern to spiff up the cover of a Mokeskine journal. This easy embellishment elevates any softcover notebook into a beautiful gift or a bit of luxury for yourself. Her technique for … Read More...
Free pattern and tutorial: Embroidered calendar
Kelly of Craft Your Style tipped me off to the first installment of a year-long craft project on her blog. She says,
… Read More...This detailed step-by-step DIY shows how to make the first month of a stitched calendar! Beginners will learn
Glass Bead Making Tutorial – Adding CZ’s
This tutorial is brought to you via Soda Lime Times, the cool online magazine for lampworkers and the tutorial writer Lisa Atchison. You can add CZ’s and sparkle to your beads. So cool. CZ’s look great as the … Read More...
Free tutorial: Liberty Patchwork Pup
Admit it: This is the cutest scrappy dog you ever saw! Helen of Bustle & Sew says, “A great make to use up fabric scraps – and an easy way to create patchwork with hexagons without paper piecing too!” Go … Read More...
Stitch a woven basket
Marjolein of Threads and Patches demonstrates how to create a beautiful, dimensional basket woven of pearl cotton. See her tutorial.
Free tat pattern: Snowflake triangle ornament
Diane (Lace-Lovin’ Librarian) shares her pattern for this pretty triangular “doodad” with a snowflake at the center. Wouldn’t it be pretty on your tree! Go to her post for the instructions.
Tutorial Time! Three in One Bead
I figured it was tutorial time and I was actually able to find some fresh tutorials to share. This one is from Starlight Designs and it’s a three in one bead. It’s like making three beads in one. You start … Read More...
Take a class at the Textile Arts Center
If you live in or near Brooklyn, New York, you could attend live classes at the Textile Arts Center! The spring catalog is already live! Go to the TAC blog post for the link to the class list and registration … Read More...
Stitch your own washi designs
How can stitchers get in on the wild washi-tape craze? Stitch images of washi tape! Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to create our own washi designs in embroidery. The possibilities are endless! See Mollie’s tutorial.
Sign up to learn from SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle has opened registration for her first couple of online classes for next year: Encrusted Crazy Quilting (starting February 13) and Sumptuous Surface Embroidery (starting March 7). Sharon is known for presenting interesting, thorough instruction in a … Read More...