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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...
Continue reading "Embroidery hoops - all you ever wanted to know!"
Instructions and diagrams for all the basic embroidery stitches I have used in my free online needlework lessons. This is building into a comprehensive guide to hand embroidery stitches
Gobelin stitch can be varied in length and position to create many variations. Stitched examples show you the possibilites
Herringbone stitch - learn how to embroider it and how to vary it for different effects
If you are having difficulty finding iron on transfers for hand embroidery then stop by and find out where you can get them, and alternative ways to get your pattern onto your fabric
o what are the basic hand embroidery supplies to get you started? I would recommend the following embroidery scissors, embroidery hoops, frames, stands, lights and magnifiers
Continue reading "What hand embroidery supplies do you need to get started?"
Tips for how to use embroidery floss, including separating strands, how many strands to stitch with, starting and finishing off
Looking for free redwork embroidery patterns? Why not start here with this cute mother hen design
Simple question, how do I print off the redwork hen design? I don't see where there is a print button. Just to let you know that I do belong to a needleart
How to do curved outlines, those that go diagonally over two or more squares. And how many squares should one go over per stitch, either running- or back
Hi...I have been doing needlepoint for years but as I am getting older I am finding some challenges that are preventing me from continuing to enjoy doing
Continue reading "Needlepoint accessories to help older sewers"
Arlington Court's needlework collection is extensive. Enjoy these photos of my favorite pieces on display.
Continue reading "Needlework at Arlington Court, Barnstable, Devon"
The first page in our cross stitch section. Links to freebies, lessons, beginner kits, advanced techniques like stitching on evenweave and working fractional stitches and more
Let me help you learn how to embroider, with step by steps and free designs to start you off.
The history of Embroidery from Anglo Saxon to the 20th Century
Using cross stitch graph paper is an economic way to design your own patterns
The first part of my free white work sampler stitch-a-long
Continue reading "White work sampler part 1 teaches single faggot stitch"
Whitework embroidery encompasses many different techniques, including reticella, richelieu, cutwork, broderie anglaise, schwalm, hedebo, needlelace and hardanger
Continue reading "Whitework embroidery an introduction to the different techniques"
A cute needle felted bunny tutorial for beginners to the craft
I'm hoping to make a flowing ruffled peasant blouse and replace the single edge cotton eyelet fabric with Hardanger work on a soft and flowing appropriate
How do I safely launder red work embroidery? I do not know if the red embroidery, which is on white pillow shams, has ever been set. There are no stains
I have read comments about the diameter of a hoop, but have never been informed of the reason for differing heights of a hoop. Is it simply what is comfortable
I have a vintage tea towel that has an embroidered kitty cooking a fish in a frying pan, and I want to frame just the image. But I've not been able to
I love making the Mill Hill Buttoned and Beaded pictures and have lost count of how many I have made for myself and others. However, in the past few years,
Needle felt - a needlecraft where you don't have to thread a single needle
This needle felting tutorial explains how to create the basic 3D shapes
Continue reading "Needle felting tutorial - the basic shapes"
I am embroidering a monogram on a pillowslip which makes it difficult to use an embroidery ring. Any suggestions please.
I have an old cross stitch pattern calling for 18 count even weave. I can not find any! I would like it an off white as there are areas with white stitches.
A guide to reversible cross stitch. One of a number of cross stitch methods which gives your cross stitch a neat back
Homemade Valentines cards mean so much more than shop bought ones. Why not stitch your loved one a cross stitch card this year?
Continue reading "Homemade Valentines Cards are extra Special"
Hi Carol, I have just discovered your website and find it very useful! Much easier to understand than kit instructions. Currently, I am stitching a stamped
Greetings from Down Under! The pattern I am working calls for 2 strands of DMC thread of different colors. I will be using 3 strands for the project.
I inherited an old family quilt from my mom which my paternal, maternal and Great-Grammas created/worked on, which makes it extra special for me. The cotton
Wallington Northumberland offers a feast for the eyes of any avid needleworker. Come for a virtual tour with me.
Continue reading "Wallington Northumberland - a virtual tour of the needlework collection"
Blackwork for Beginners - learn this fascinating needlework technique with Carol Leather's book
I like spring hoops because of the tension. I always put the hoop on a flat surface place the front of the fabric facing me because after I place the
Simple blackwork Christmas designs to download and stitch for cards, coasters or decorations. Choose from star, bell, robin or blackwork angel patterns
Continue reading "Blackwork Christmas Designs that stitch up quickly"
Learn long armed cross stitch whilst working this free assisi pattern.
Continue reading "This free assisi pattern will help you learn the technique"
Learn 2 types of Fishbone stitch to add to your range of basic embroidery stitches
Continue reading "Learn 2 variations of Fishbone Stitch, flat and raised"
Learn hand embroidery stitches that can be used to fill areas of a design
Continue reading "Learn hand embroidery stitches with Carol"
An introduction to Stumpwork Embroidery techniques with links to tutorials to get you started.
This cute little bunny in a basket will help you learn the basics of stumpwork embroidery. Step by step instructions and photographs
Struggling to chose hand embroidery stitches for the lines in a design? Here are some ideas for you
Continue reading "Choosing hand embroidery stitches for lines"
Choosing needlepoint stitches for a design - tips and suggestions to make it easier
Continue reading "Needlepoint stitches - how to choose the right one"
The first step in our hand embroidery for beginners course, learn how to embroider names and letters
Continue reading "Hand embroidery for beginners - stitch a name"
Ask you needlework questions on this page and everyone who visits the site can help you to answer them. Truly interactive! Great fun
Simple embroidery stitches for small flowers - ideas and videos showing how to stitch them
Apr 06, 18 02:48 AM
Coral knot stitch for lines and filled areas of an embroidery
Apr 06, 18 02:45 AM
Are embroidery hoops essential? How do you use them and which are the best - metal or wooden embroidery hoops? Read on to find out...
Mar 02, 18 11:26 AM
Instructions and diagrams for all the basic embroidery stitches I have used in my free online needlework lessons. This is building into a comprehensive guide to hand embroidery stitches
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