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The first step in our hand embroidery for beginners course, learn how to embroider names and letters, using a variety of embroidery stitches
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I am often asked if I use cross stitch software to design. I do now and this is my story of how I started designing needlework
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This stem stitch tutorial covers the basic stitch, raised stem and portuguese knotted stem. Videos explain how to work the stitches.
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Simple embroidery stitches for small flowers - ideas and videos showing how to stitch them
How to embroider a leaf - ideas for different stitches that you can use
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Feather stitch is a simple embroidery stitch. See how to use it for stems, coral, seaweed, branches and more in this step by step embroidery tutorial
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Rayon embroidery thread can add shine to your work. Some tips for using rayon fibres in your stitching
Learn about pulled thread embroidery, an exciting form of whitework embroidery where the threads are pulled to form a pretty lacy effect
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A Guide to choosing fabric for counted thread embroidery. Including cross stitch fabric, evenweave fabrics and linen embroidery fabric
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Blackwork needlework doesn't have to be stitched in black! These blackwork windmills by Carol Leather are worked in three shades of blue
Blackwork isn't just for pictures to hang on the wall, blackwork samplers can be made into gorgeous cushions/pillows as these designs show
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Dragon cross stitch. Download now and start stitching these dramatic dragon cross stitch pieces to add the perfect finishing touch to your wall.
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Simple blackwork Christmas designs to download and stitch for cards, coasters or decorations. Choose from star, bell, robin or blackwork angel patterns
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Blackwork and cross stitch lacemaker designs by Carol Leather, to download straight away
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The fleur-de-lis or iris flower is a traditional motif, stitch 3 variations in blackwork embroidery
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Step back in time with these lovely blackwork figures through the ages from regency, through Edwardian into the 20th century
Blackwork flower patterns bring the outside in. These symbolic flowers have special meanings. Stitch them and share with your loved ones.
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Portraits of blackwork animals can look lifelike with careful shading. Choose from these 5 stunning designs.
Learn a new needlework technique with these blackwork kits for beginners. Choose from a cute blackwork owl, a rocking horse or a rabbit
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Try a new twist on assisi embroidery, these three designs use blackwork instead of cross stitch to give a wonderful effect.
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Wildlife cross stitch patterns to download. Choose from a family of badgers, red foxes, fallow deer or a heron
The X-Calibre range of blackwork kits includes this stunning knight and his lady, both stitched in traditional black and gold. Available to download.
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These blackwork designs feature the antics of Mischeif the cat. Available as downloadable charts
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Master the basic embroidery stitches, then create beautiful embellishments for your garments, home decorating items, and craft projects
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Free embroidery designs - cross stitch, blackwork, hardanger, and lots more
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Learn double running stitch with the help of a video and diagrams
An introduction to bargello needlepoint. How to use colour to its full effect in this lovely form of canvas work.
I have a cross stich kit from EK Success. I made a mistake and used double thread instead of single so I dont have enough thread. The colour is 17005.
Needlepoint or canvaswork is a popular craft. Learn more about it, what it is and how to do it
Continue reading "An introduction to the traditional craft of Needlepoint"
I found a treasure trove from an estate. Two boxes stuffed with an assortment of high quality needlepoint canvases, some which appear to be hand-painted.
This herringbone stitch embroidery tutorial from Carol Leather gives step-by-step instructions with pictures along with variations to the basic stitch
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Master chain stitch embroidery today and have lots of variations to play with.
How can I speed up time on French Knots? They take much longer than any other stitch. I have a lot of them on my project. Thank you.
Can you use crochet cotton for hardanger embroidery instead of pearl cotton?
I have a pattern calling for 28 count cloth. I have lots of 22 count cloth and must use it. How would using 22 Cloth instead of the 28 Cloth the pattern
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Good Afternoon, I am new to embroidery and have recently purchased a embroidery pattern and in one of the instructions for how many threads I should use
I have my Mom's old METAL embroidery hoops & need a suggestion on how I can clean safely. Like I said they are metal. I'd probably just frame something
Choose from these categories of downloadable cross stitch patterns by Carol Leather and get stitching right away
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Blackwork for Beginners - learn this fascinating needlework technique with Carol Leather's book
Blackwork embroidery patterns by Carol Leather to download and stitch.
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Learn how to needlepoint with this guide to velvet stitch. Great for creating a fur-like texture for animals or can be used for needlepoint rugs
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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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How to do blanket stitch - learn all about this versatile embroidery stitch and how to use it from floral sprays to crisp whitework
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Looking for free blackwork charts with beginner instructions? You've found them!
Learn 2 types of Fishbone stitch to add to your range of basic embroidery stitches
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Learn the difference between a Colonial Knot and a French Knot stitch in embroidery
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Have trouble embroidering Cretan stitch? Step by step photos will teach you how!
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My gift to you, stitch up these cross stitch freebies for any occasion throughout the year. Simple and quick to stitch.
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May 25, 22 01:08 PM
The first step in our hand embroidery for beginners course, learn how to embroider names and letters, using a variety of embroidery stitches
May 25, 22 12:51 PM
I am often asked if I use cross stitch software to design. I do now and this is my story of how I started designing needlework
May 23, 22 02:47 AM
This stem stitch tutorial covers the basic stitch, raised stem and portuguese knotted stem. Videos explain how to work the stitches.
May 20, 22 06:26 AM
Simple embroidery stitches for small flowers - ideas and videos showing how to stitch them
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