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Mar 10, 2024

The Ultimate Embroidery and Cross Stitch Planner For You

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Stay focused with the Embroidery and Cross Stitch Planner - Keep your ideas and notes at your fingertips - A must-have for embroiderers keen to get organised

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Mar 10, 2024

Sharp embroidery scissors - the best gift you can give yourself

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Learn more about the types of embroidery scissors you should have in your sewing kit and how to use and care for them properly

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Mar 10, 2024

Embroidery needles - which ones do you need for what job?

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With so many different needlework techniques to choose from on this site, how do you know which embroidery needles you need? Let me help...

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Mar 08, 2024

Hand embroidery for beginners - personalize with embroidered letters

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Discover the art of hand embroidery for beginners. Learn essential tips and techniques to create stunning lettering. Start your embroidery journey today!

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Mar 02, 2024

Embroidery Floss 101: Starting and Stopping Techniques Simplified

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Learn embroidery floss techniques: Discover how to separate strands, choose the right number to use, and secure your stitches.

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Mar 02, 2024

Pulled Work Embroidery Beginner's Guide: A Simple Free Project

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Pulled thread embroidery guide for beginners. Learn two different stitches to create a lacy pattern. Step-by-step preparation, stitching and finishing.

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Feb 25, 2024

Free Assisi Pattern - Discover This Timeless Italian Embroidery

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Learn this traditional technique with our free Assisi pattern and add long armed cross stitch to your repertoire. Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike

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Feb 24, 2024

Hanging a Quilt with Flair - Drawer to Decor Creative Display Guide

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Hanging a Quilt Collection with Imagination - Discover Unique Ways to Display, Preserve, and Enhance Your Quilt's Beauty

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Feb 24, 2024

Waste Canvas Wonders - Personalize Your Wardrobe with Stitching

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Take your needlework to the next level with waste canvas: Transform your clothes into one-of-a-kind statement pieces

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Feb 24, 2024

Creating Your First White Work Sampler - From Thread to Treasure

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Explore the intricate art of whitework embroidery through our step-by-step tutorial. Ideal for beginners, this guide will take your skills to the next level!

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Feb 24, 2024

Easy Elegance - Craft a Needlelace Daffodil with These Simple Steps

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Embroider your way to spring with this detailed needlelace daffodil tutorial - perfect for beginners and beyond!

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Feb 24, 2024

Rayon Embroidery Thread - From Tangles to Triumphs

rayon embroidery threads

Love-hate relationship with rayon embroidery thread? Go from frustration to flawless stitching - discover the secrets and techniques that work

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Feb 24, 2024

Learn hand embroidery stitches with Carol

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Learn hand embroidery stitches that can be used to fill areas of a design

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Feb 22, 2024

Needlework Finishing Techniques: Expert Tips for a Professional Finish

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Needlework finishing techniques can take your projects to the next level. Discover creative ideas for finishing your embroidery in our guide.

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Feb 11, 2024

Needle felt equipment and materials

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Needle felt - a needlecraft where you don't have to thread a single needle

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Feb 06, 2024

Hardanger embroidery information for beginners to this technique

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Hardanger embroidery - An introduction to this whitework technique from Norway. Learn how to stitch it following a series of free hardanger lessons

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Feb 06, 2024

Crazy Quilting: A Skillful Balance of Precision and Imagination

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Crazy Quilting: A fusion of tradition and creativity - Join the quilt-making revolution!

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Jan 14, 2024

Small Sewing Room Ideas: Maximizing Space & Inspiring Creativity

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Transformative small sewing room ideas for a functional, beautiful and inspiring workspace - its all about making the most of what you have.

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Dec 26, 2023

Redwork Embroidery - its history and techniques,

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An overview of the history and techniques of redwork embroidery, including its origins, the Victorian era, and the modern-day relevance.

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Dec 15, 2023

Stumpwork Embroidery: A Brief History of this Intricate Craft

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Learn Stumpwork Embroidery techniques including padding with felt, raised embroidery stitches, adding slips and creating wired needlework petals

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Nov 18, 2023

Embroidery hoops - all you ever wanted to know about using them

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Are embroidery hoops essential? How do you use them and which are the best - metal or wooden embroidery hoops? Read on to find out...

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Nov 18, 2023

How to Thread a Needle: Easy Tips and Techniques for Sewing Success

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Learn how to thread a needle effortlessly with helpful needle threaders. Find easy tips and techniques to make stitching a breeze.

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Nov 18, 2023

Hemstitch: Elevate Your Style with Exquisite Handcrafted Details

Learn how to hemstitch your piece of needlework with these clear instructions and step by step photographs

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Nov 18, 2023

Hardanger Instructions lesson 4 - spiders web and 4-sided stitch

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Part 4 of my hardanger instructions series. Learn four sided stitch and spiders web filling in addition to fancy kloster blocks and needleweaving

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Nov 18, 2023

Choosing embroidery fabric for counted thread embroidery techniques

A Guide to choosing fabric for counted thread embroidery. Including cross stitch fabric, evenweave fabrics and linen embroidery fabric

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Nov 13, 2023

Bullion stitch - master those little knots once and for all!

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Get creative with bullion stitch and its variations! Our detailed instructions and design ideas will inspire you to explore new embroidery techniques

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Nov 12, 2023

Stitch a French knot the easy way with this step by step tutorial

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The best way to stitch a French knot without getting in a tangle. These clear instructions and video will show you how its done

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Nov 07, 2023

Feather stitch embroidery: learn this easy and attractive stitch

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Feather stitch: a simple step by step hand embroidery tutorial with attractive variations for floral designs, coral, seaweed and more

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Oct 17, 2023

Cross stitch is simple and fun

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Find the answers to your cross stitch questions while learning all there is to know about this counted needlework technique.

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Oct 14, 2023

Whitework embroidery an introduction to the different techniques

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Whitework embroidery includes many different techniques - reticella, richelieu, cutwork, broderie anglaise, schwalm, hedebo, needlelace and hardanger

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Oct 12, 2023

Learn basic embroidery stitches and where to use them

Master the basic embroidery stitches, then create beautiful embellishments for your garments, home decorating items, and craft projects

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Oct 07, 2023

Crazy quilt embroidery - set your creativity free

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Tried crazy quilt embroidery yet? Simple stitches are used to decorate this traditional needlework to stunning effect.

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Sep 18, 2023

Cross stitch calculator - changing fabric count changes project size

Using this handy cross stitch calculator will determine the finished design size of your pattern if you change to a different fabric count

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Sep 15, 2023

An introduction to blackwork embroidery by Carol Leather

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Learn how to do blackwork embroidery with Carol Leather. Find instructions, patterns and ideas for this, and lots of other types of needlework

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Sep 09, 2023

Explore Blackwork Embroidery Patterns with Rich Stories

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Explore my blackwork designs, where intricate patterns and rich stories intertwine. Discover the inspiration, process, and unique features behind each design

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Aug 25, 2023

Needlepoint: An introduction to the traditional craft

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Explore the timeless art of needlepoint with our beginner's guide. From materials to techniques, we'll help you get started on your stitching journey.

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Aug 21, 2023

Couching Stitch Demystified: Tips and Tricks for Perfect Results

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Learn how to master couching stitch embroidery and add a new level of texture to your projects. Our guide has all the tips and tricks you need.

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Aug 13, 2023

Needle Felting Tutorial: Learn to create Woollen Masterpieces

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Learn the art of needle felting with our step-by-step tutorial. Create beautiful felted creations with expert guidance and tips. Start needle felting today!

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Aug 04, 2023

How to embroider by hand

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Let me help you learn how to embroider, with step by steps and free designs to start you off.

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Aug 03, 2023

Chain Stitch: Unlocking the Art of Hand Embroidery

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Simple chain stitch tutorial, showing different variations of this useful embroidery stitch with full instructions for a little fish design

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Aug 03, 2023

Embroidery Stitches: Master Embroidery with These Essential Techniques

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Easy embroidery stitches for creating beautiful embroidered flowers. Our comprehensive guide covers tips for beginners and experienced embroiderers alike.

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Aug 02, 2023

Needlepoint Patterns: Discover Beautiful Designs for Your Next Project

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Needlepoint patterns that use textured needlepoint stitches and over-dyed threads make up the Textures to Dye for range

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Aug 02, 2023

Handmade Greetings Cards: Personalized Designs for Every Occasion

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Create your own handmade greetings cards by combining cross stitch and papercrafts

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Aug 02, 2023

Leaf Stitch: A Guide to Creating Beautiful and Unique Patterns

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Leaf Stitch is a fancy needlepoint stitch ideal for larger areas. Try out these variations in your next project.

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Aug 02, 2023

Gobelin Stitch: Master the Art of Needlepoint with Expert Techniques

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Discover the art of gobelin stitch and unleash your creativity with endless variations. Learn how to create stunning designs with stitched examples

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Aug 02, 2023

Iron On Transfers: Create Designs with Easy Application

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Having trouble finding iron on transfers for hand embroidery? Here are some alternative ways to get your pattern onto your fabric

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Aug 02, 2023

Needle Felted Crafts: Create Stunning Wool Creations

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Needle felted bunny tutorial for beginners to the craft: create a cute bunny from simple shapes. Free tutorial.

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Aug 01, 2023

The History of Needlelace: A Fascinating Journey Through Time

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A wonderful illustrated article submitted by Liz Bartlett on the types and history of needlelace (also known as needlepoint lace)

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Aug 01, 2023

Embroidery thread conversion chart - DMC to Anchor floss

Download an embroidery thread conversion chart for DMC to Anchor embroidery floss. Tips for substituting different brands of thread in a design

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