Add that touch of handmade charm to your tree this year. Make one or more of these easy DIY Christmas Ornaments. There are 10 different ornaments to choose from. All you’ll need are some basic sewing or embroidery skills. Some ornaments are a combination of both. Each tutorial has complete step-by-step instructions with lots of photos. They’re especially perfect for…
If you’re looking for the perfect gift to give the embroiderer in your life then you’ve definitely come to the right place. I’ve been embroidering for over 40 years and in this Embroidery Gift Guide, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite embroidery supplies. One of the great things about embroidery is that it needs very few supplies to get…
October here in the northern hemisphere brings cooler evenings, leaves changing to red, orange and yellow and pumpkins available everywhere from road side stands to farmers’ markets and grocery stores. I’ve designed this beautiful Pumpkin Harvest Time Embroidery pattern for you to stitch for fall. It’s framed simply in a wooden orange painted hoop. But the design would look beautiful…
One of the things I love most about spring is the return of the songbirds. Hearing them sing and seeing them flit from tree to bush in the yard always brings a feeling of joy and hope. I’ve designed this Songbird Embroidery Hoop Art with that in mind. You’ll only be using the most basic of embroidery stitches; the backstitch,…
This little Pot of Gold embroidery pattern is a quick, easy to stitch pattern perfect for making little drawstring pouches to fill with candy coins for St. Patrick’s Day. Using one of the most basic of embroidery stitches; the backstitch, makes it a fun beginner friendly project. Pot of Gold Embroidery Pattern Instructions Materials needed: Scrap of white or…
Do you like making new ornaments to hang on your tree each year or to give as gifts. These embroidered felt star ornaments are something you could work on in the evenings watching your favorite holiday movies. They’d also be a good project to make with children who are old enough to learn a bit of hand stitching since only…
Do you love scarecrows? Then you’re going to love stitching Strawbyn Scarecrow. He’s September’s embroidery pattern and is perfect to add to your fall décor. When I was drawing and stitching him, a story formed in my mind that I thought I’d share with you of one possible way that Strawbyn came to be. The Making of Strawbyn Scarecrow…
I can’t tell you how much fun I had designing and then embroidering this adorable owl hand embroidery pattern for you. Even before I finished drawing him, Owain Owl was making me giggle. He’s such a cute, fluffy little owl with lots of personality! I’ve kept his colors pretty natural looking but I can picture him in all sorts of…
I had such fun drawing and designing this month’s embroidery pattern for you. Allow me to introduce Prudence. If you ask her though, she’ll tell you she prefers to be called Pru! And there’s a good reason for that. She is without a doubt the most misnamed angel if ever there was one. Or at least, that’s what you’ll hear…
Stitch this cute Summer Beach Days embroidery pattern to celebrate the coming of warm, sunny days relaxing and playing at the beach. Then turn the finished piece into a fun door banner following the instructions below. It would also be super fun embroidered on a tote bag to hold beach towels and toys. Another idea would be to stitch it…
