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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
Continue reading "The Ultimate Embroidery and Cross Stitch Planner For You"
Learn more about the types of embroidery scissors you should have in your sewing kit and how to use and care for them properly
Continue reading "Sharp embroidery scissors - the best gift you can give yourself"
With so many different needlework techniques to choose from on this site, how do you know which embroidery needles you need? Let me help...
Continue reading "Embroidery needles - which ones do you need for what job?"
Discover the art of hand embroidery for beginners. Learn essential tips and techniques to create stunning lettering. Start your embroidery journey today!
Continue reading "Hand embroidery for beginners - personalize with embroidered letters"
Learn embroidery floss techniques: Discover how to separate strands, choose the right number to use, and secure your stitches.
Continue reading "Embroidery Floss 101: Starting and Stopping Techniques Simplified"
Pulled thread embroidery guide for beginners. Learn two different stitches to create a lacy pattern. Step-by-step preparation, stitching and finishing.
Continue reading "Pulled Work Embroidery Beginner's Guide: A Simple Free Project"
Learn this traditional technique with our free Assisi pattern and add long armed cross stitch to your repertoire. Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike
Continue reading "Free Assisi Pattern - Discover This Timeless Italian Embroidery"
Hanging a Quilt Collection with Imagination - Discover Unique Ways to Display, Preserve, and Enhance Your Quilt's Beauty
Continue reading "Hanging a Quilt with Flair - Drawer to Decor Creative Display Guide"
Take your needlework to the next level with waste canvas: Transform your clothes into one-of-a-kind statement pieces
Continue reading "Waste Canvas Wonders - Personalize Your Wardrobe with Stitching"
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!
Continue reading "Creating Your First White Work Sampler - From Thread to Treasure"
Embroider your way to spring with this detailed needlelace daffodil tutorial - perfect for beginners and beyond!
Continue reading "Easy Elegance - Craft a Needlelace Daffodil with These Simple Steps"
Love-hate relationship with rayon embroidery thread? Go from frustration to flawless stitching - discover the secrets and techniques that work
Continue reading "Rayon Embroidery Thread - From Tangles to Triumphs"
Learn hand embroidery stitches that can be used to fill areas of a design
Continue reading "Learn hand embroidery stitches with Carol"
Needlework finishing techniques can take your projects to the next level. Discover creative ideas for finishing your embroidery in our guide.
Continue reading "Needlework Finishing Techniques: Expert Tips for a Professional Finish"
Needle felt - a needlecraft where you don't have to thread a single needle
Hardanger embroidery - An introduction to this whitework technique from Norway. Learn how to stitch it following a series of free hardanger lessons
Continue reading "Hardanger embroidery information for beginners to this technique"
Crazy Quilting: A fusion of tradition and creativity - Join the quilt-making revolution!
Continue reading "Crazy Quilting: A Skillful Balance of Precision and Imagination"
Transformative small sewing room ideas for a functional, beautiful and inspiring workspace - its all about making the most of what you have.
Continue reading "Small Sewing Room Ideas: Maximizing Space & Inspiring Creativity"
An overview of the history and techniques of redwork embroidery, including its origins, the Victorian era, and the modern-day relevance.
Continue reading "Redwork Embroidery - its history and techniques,"
Learn Stumpwork Embroidery techniques including padding with felt, raised embroidery stitches, adding slips and creating wired needlework petals
Continue reading "Stumpwork Embroidery: A Brief History of this Intricate Craft"
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 about using them"
Learn how to thread a needle effortlessly with helpful needle threaders. Find easy tips and techniques to make stitching a breeze.
Continue reading "How to Thread a Needle: Easy Tips and Techniques for Sewing Success"
Learn how to hemstitch your piece of needlework with these clear instructions and step by step photographs
Continue reading "Hemstitch: Elevate Your Style with Exquisite Handcrafted Details"
Part 4 of my hardanger instructions series. Learn four sided stitch and spiders web filling in addition to fancy kloster blocks and needleweaving
Continue reading "Hardanger Instructions lesson 4 - spiders web and 4-sided stitch"
A Guide to choosing fabric for counted thread embroidery. Including cross stitch fabric, evenweave fabrics and linen embroidery fabric
Continue reading "Choosing embroidery fabric for counted thread embroidery techniques"
Get creative with bullion stitch and its variations! Our detailed instructions and design ideas will inspire you to explore new embroidery techniques
Continue reading "Bullion stitch - master those little knots once and for all!"
The best way to stitch a French knot without getting in a tangle. These clear instructions and video will show you how its done
Continue reading "Stitch a French knot the easy way with this step by step tutorial"
Feather stitch: a simple step by step hand embroidery tutorial with attractive variations for floral designs, coral, seaweed and more
Continue reading "Feather stitch embroidery: learn this easy and attractive stitch"
Find the answers to your cross stitch questions while learning all there is to know about this counted needlework technique.
Whitework embroidery includes many different techniques - reticella, richelieu, cutwork, broderie anglaise, schwalm, hedebo, needlelace and hardanger
Continue reading "Whitework embroidery an introduction to the different techniques"
Master the basic embroidery stitches, then create beautiful embellishments for your garments, home decorating items, and craft projects
Continue reading "Learn basic embroidery stitches and where to use them"
Tried crazy quilt embroidery yet? Simple stitches are used to decorate this traditional needlework to stunning effect.
Continue reading "Crazy quilt embroidery - set your creativity free"
Using this handy cross stitch calculator will determine the finished design size of your pattern if you change to a different fabric count
Continue reading "Cross stitch calculator - changing fabric count changes project size"
Learn how to do blackwork embroidery with Carol Leather. Find instructions, patterns and ideas for this, and lots of other types of needlework
Continue reading "An introduction to blackwork embroidery by Carol Leather"
Explore my blackwork designs, where intricate patterns and rich stories intertwine. Discover the inspiration, process, and unique features behind each design
Continue reading "Explore Blackwork Embroidery Patterns with Rich Stories"
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.
Continue reading "Needlepoint: An introduction to the traditional craft"
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.
Continue reading "Couching Stitch Demystified: Tips and Tricks for Perfect Results"
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!
Continue reading "Needle Felting Tutorial: Learn to create Woollen Masterpieces"
Let me help you learn how to embroider, with step by steps and free designs to start you off.
Simple chain stitch tutorial, showing different variations of this useful embroidery stitch with full instructions for a little fish design
Continue reading "Chain Stitch: Unlocking the Art of Hand Embroidery"
Easy embroidery stitches for creating beautiful embroidered flowers. Our comprehensive guide covers tips for beginners and experienced embroiderers alike.
Continue reading "Embroidery Stitches: Master Embroidery with These Essential Techniques"
Needlepoint patterns that use textured needlepoint stitches and over-dyed threads make up the Textures to Dye for range
Continue reading "Needlepoint Patterns: Discover Beautiful Designs for Your Next Project"
Create your own handmade greetings cards by combining cross stitch and papercrafts
Continue reading "Handmade Greetings Cards: Personalized Designs for Every Occasion"
Leaf Stitch is a fancy needlepoint stitch ideal for larger areas. Try out these variations in your next project.
Continue reading "Leaf Stitch: A Guide to Creating Beautiful and Unique Patterns"
Discover the art of gobelin stitch and unleash your creativity with endless variations. Learn how to create stunning designs with stitched examples
Continue reading "Gobelin Stitch: Master the Art of Needlepoint with Expert Techniques"
Having trouble finding iron on transfers for hand embroidery? Here are some alternative ways to get your pattern onto your fabric
Continue reading "Iron On Transfers: Create Designs with Easy Application"
Needle felted bunny tutorial for beginners to the craft: create a cute bunny from simple shapes. Free tutorial.
Continue reading "Needle Felted Crafts: Create Stunning Wool Creations"
A wonderful illustrated article submitted by Liz Bartlett on the types and history of needlelace (also known as needlepoint lace)
Continue reading "The History of Needlelace: A Fascinating Journey Through Time"
Download an embroidery thread conversion chart for DMC to Anchor embroidery floss. Tips for substituting different brands of thread in a design
Continue reading "Embroidery thread conversion chart - DMC to Anchor floss"