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Aug 31, 2021
Help me firgure out what stitch I used in this old project
Hi, I did this project over a year ago as a hoop art design with no intention of re-creating it, it was completely free handed. But now I'm thinking of
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Aug 31, 2021
An introduction to Stumpwork Embroidery
An introduction to Stumpwork Embroidery techniques with links to tutorials to get you started.
Aug 31, 2021
Free printable plastic canvas patterns
The first of our free printable plastic canvas patterns is a poppy coaster stitched in tent stitch
Aug 31, 2021
Choosing hand embroidery stitches for lines
Struggling to chose hand embroidery stitches for the lines in a design? Here are some ideas for you
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Aug 29, 2021
Hardanger needlework course- lesson one
Start your hardanger needlework course here. Learn hardanger over a series of step by step lessons using my free patterns
Aug 19, 2021
Cross stitch owls and other birds
Stitch mini cross stitch owls and other birds from this pattern ebook
Aug 17, 2021
Needlepoint stand
I am contemplating on purchasing a stand. Most that I have considered appear to be rolled frames. All my items are a stiff canvas and do not appear they
Aug 15, 2021
Cross stitch calculator
Use this handy cross stitch calculator to see how big your design will be when stitched on a different fabric count
Jul 28, 2021
Stitch a French knot the easy way
The best way to stitch a French knot without getting in a tangle. Clear instructions and video will show you how.
Jul 28, 2021
When were embroidery hoops invented?
I'm watching a show on Edwardians and the ladies were stitching without hoops. I was wondering when hoops were invented. I would have assumed a long time
Jul 26, 2021
Sprung hoops
I'm searching for sprung hoops. I hadn't realised how rare and unusual they were, until after I lost my grandmother's beautiful 8 Princess hoop. After
Jul 26, 2021
Purchase all floss for cross stitch project?
I am starting a cross-stitch pattern purchased online. I have done cross-stitch kits only. The new pattern gives the chart with floss colors and numbers
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Jul 26, 2021
Using only one strand of thread
I use Aida 14 to stitch. I only like to use 1 thread. On patterns where you blend 2 colors - how do you know which one not to use. Thank you for reading
Jul 13, 2021
Needlepoint chair cover guide
I would like to cover a small chair with needlepoint however, I seem to find never-ending conflicting information on what to do. So far, I haven’t found
Jul 12, 2021
Shaded thread
The instructions say to use a single strand and complete each whole stitch to get the full effect of the shaded thread I am not understanding where it
Jul 12, 2021
Hardanger apron
It was my grandmother’s! Just got it after my Dad died going through his things. Found in a small desk his Grandfather made in Norway. It’s definitely
Jul 12, 2021
Hilary's embroidery
I am looking for instruction to continue to improve my embroidery. I am having trouble finding instruction for traditional whitework, and traditional embroidery.
Jun 27, 2021
Bargello needlepoint
An introduction to bargello needlepoint. How to use colour to its full effect in this lovely form of canvas work.
Jun 27, 2021
Needlepoint fibers and the effect they can give
Showing the effect different needlepoint fibers can make to a design. Photographs of my students work help to illustrate this
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Jun 27, 2021
Learn stem stitch and variations
This stem stitch tutorial covers the basic stitch, raised stem and portuguese knotted stem. Videos explain how to work the stitches.
Jun 27, 2021
Master chain stitch embroidery today!
Master chain stitch embroidery today and have lots of variations to play with.
Jun 27, 2021
Herringbone stitch
Herringbone stitch - learn how to embroider it and how to vary it for different effects
Jun 27, 2021
Embroidery stitches for small flowers
Simple embroidery stitches for small flowers - ideas and videos showing how to stitch them
Jun 27, 2021
Feather stitch and variations
Learn how to embroider feather stitch, with diagrams and video
Jun 27, 2021
The Couching Stitch and how it is used in hand embroidery
The couching stitch can be used in many different types of hand embroidery. Take a look at these examples and give it a try yourself
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Jun 27, 2021
Colonial knot or French knot?
Learn the difference between a Colonial Knot and a French Knot stitch in embroidery
Jun 27, 2021
Ace chevron stitch and earn your stripes
A tutorial on stitching chevron stitch, both in the hand and in a hoop
Jun 27, 2021
Chain stitch variations used for a simple fish
Simple chain stitch tutorial, showing different variations of this useful embroidery stitch
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Jun 27, 2021
Split decision? Choose how to work split stitch in your embroidery
Learn how to use Split stitch in multiple ways in your embroidery projects
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Jun 27, 2021
Raised buttonhole stitch flower
Raised buttonhole stitch flower tutorial - simple but effective
Jun 27, 2021
Padded Satin Stitch Initial
Satin stitch tutorial showing a padded initial being embroidered
Jun 27, 2021
Thread painting (long and short stitch)
Follow along with this thread painting tutorial, and learn how to use long and short stitch to shade an embroidered flower
Jun 27, 2021
Learn 2 variations of Fishbone Stitch, flat and raised
Learn 2 types of Fishbone stitch to add to your range of basic embroidery stitches
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Jun 27, 2021
Learn hand embroidery stitches with Carol
Learn hand embroidery stitches that can be used to fill areas of a design
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Jun 15, 2021
Simple Hardanger Instructions - lesson 4
Part 4 of my hardanger instructions series. Learn four sided stitch and spiders web filling in addition to fancy kloster blocks and needleweaving
Jun 11, 2021
A beginner guide to hardanger embroidery
Part 2 of the free beginner guide to hardanger embroidery. Learn fancy kloster blocks, wrapped bars and doves eyes.
Jun 10, 2021
Grandmothers Tablecloth
I have a tablecloth with a design I cannot find. I know nothing about needlepoint. It appears she made this from one piece of linen, but also that canvas
May 11, 2021
Free hardanger patterns - Christmas card
Included in our free hardanger patterns is this sweet Christmas card. Simple to stitch with no cutting, you will have it finished in no time
May 11, 2021
Hemstitch your needlework project by hand
Learn how to hemstitch your piece of needlework with these clear instructions and step by step photographs
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May 04, 2021
Attractive basic embroidery stitches everyone should know how to work
A guide to the basic embroidery stitches used in my free online needlework lessons. A comprehensive guide to hand embroidery stitches and how to work them.
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May 04, 2021
Which Needlepoint Canvas is best for my project?
How to pick the right needlepoint canvas. Learn about mono or double. Interlock or plastic. What are the benefits of each type of canvas?
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Apr 27, 2021
Drawn thread work - Whitework sampler band 2
We will learn drawn thread work in band 2 of our stitchalong whitework sampler. Find out the difference between pulled work and drawn thread needlework
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Apr 27, 2021
Diamond eyelet stitch and double backstitch leaves
It is time for a diamond eyelet stitch and double backstitch leaves in our FREE whitework embroidery sampler which features pulled thread embroidery and drawn thread work
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Apr 27, 2021
Free Christmas cross stitch charts
Looking for free christmas cross stitch charts to stitch? Try this cute King penguin with his gift of gold for the baby
Apr 23, 2021
Cross stitch card making ideas
A visitor to the site, Rachel, shares one of her cross stitch card making ideas
Apr 23, 2021
Buy Aida cloth for counted thread needlework
Aida Cloth is the ideal fabric for learning cross stitch, but what do the different "counts" mean?
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Apr 23, 2021
4 sided stitch - learn how to work this simple pulled thread stitch
4 sided stitch, worked diagonally, completes the last band of our whitework sampler
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