Needlework

Embroidery is the most famous needlework art that originated before 30,000B.C. It was more popular in Middle East, Egypt, China, Greece, and Babylon. Greeks wore embroidered colorful geometric...

The history of needlepoint goes back to the Egyptians, according to the National NeedleArts Association. In needlepoint, pictures and designs are worked with fine yarn on open weave canvas. The...

Ever walk into a persons house and see needlework on their wall and think "How did they do that"? Well, you have to realize that the piece of needlework on their wall was really easy to...

Today's needle workers are creating their own embroidery designs rather than depending on ready-made hot iron transfers, popular in recent decades. Your creativity is really the only limit on the...

If you can't find eggplant colored rug hooking materials, you can dye them yourself. Home dyeing is an easy and fun process; it doesn't take long to properly prepare your workspace and materials,...

A buttonhole stitch flower is an interesting embroidery technique that is easy to learn and use for many different projects. The basic buttonhole stitch is used for handmade buttonholes and for...

Swedish weaving on huck toweling is an embroidery needlework crafts project that dates from years ago. There is a renewed interest in this kind of unique embroidery needlework. Swedish weaving...

Beautiful and utilitarian, coiled pine needle baskets have a historic past. Pine needles were a favorite basket-making material among American Indians along the southeastern coast of the United...

The classic penny rug uses circles of felted wool in various sizes to form patterns. Scraps of woolen fabric are cut using coins, like pennies, as a pattern. These round shapes are stitched, most...

After weeks, or perhaps months of work, you have finally finished a needlepoint tapestry. Once you have set your needle aside, your work is not quite complete. You need to block your work to make...

You can create adorable mouse dolls using just about any craft techniques. Little mice work up quickly, whatever approach you choose, and their tiny size and quick construction make them perfect...

Smocked ornaments are a lovely home accent, excellent practice piece and a beautiful holiday gift. Smocking, or hand embroidery on pleated fabric, is often used for heirloom garments but can also...

Needlepoint frames can make it easier to work on a needlepoint project, and leave you with less distortion on your finished canvas. There are several basic types of needlepoint frames; with the...

Rag rugs are recycling at its best. They're not something new that was conceived in the 21st century trend of green living. Women have been making this type of rug for centuries, putting what...

You have just finished stitching a beautiful needlepoint picture and it is slightly soiled from frequent handling. You don't want to hang your hard work on the wall with visible dirt on it. Before...

Rug hooking is simply pulling loops of rug yarn or fabric strips through the mesh of a backing material with a special hook. The loops form a pile rug in colors you choose. The design is completed...

In many parts of America the Fall season is here and the leaves are changing with its gorgeous autumn colors everywhere. If you are looking for something to dress your Thanksgiving table this year...

Many Native American bead designs are constructed using a peyote beading stitch. If you know this simple stitch, you can create a variety of bead designs including pictorial wall art, purses,...

Vintage needlepoint may be everything from a treasured family heirloom, to a collector's investment. Since most needlework is done on cloth it often becomes dirty or stained. Learning how to clean...

Ribbon embroidery usually includes different kinds of flowers, and the loop flower is a pretty one. This flower is raised because the loops stand up. The ribbon embroidery flower can be floppy...

Even if you've completed several small cross stitch projects, taking on a large or advanced piece can be a bit overwhelming. However, with some preparation and the right tools, even advanced cross...

Hair pin lace is a type of crochet in which yarn or thread is worked around a hair pin loom, basically a two-pronged fork, with a crochet hook. Hair pin lace is an easy craft to master and can be...

If you've ever made a rag quilt, or seen one, you'll note that it is assembled with raw edges of fabric exposed -- which is the very thing that gives it the "rag" and frazzle look. ...

Small, reversible rugs offer more decorating options, allowing for a quick flip and a new look. Instead of making a final decision about one rug, choose two and attach them to make a one-of-a-kind...

Needlepoint belts are a classic look, suitable for men or women. Patterns can be geometric, floral or pictoral. You can even needlepoint a belt with a zebra or leopard print for a playful addition...

Today, sewing machines create buttonholes with the touch of a button. There was a time, however, when most housewives knew how to buttonhole stitch. Even if you do not need to hand sew a...

Once that last stitch is taken, your finished needlepoint is ready for blocking and framing. While you may think that needlepoint framing requires a professional, many frame shops do not know how...

Embroidery ink is commonly used to create patterns on material that the seamstress then will embroider over. However, once you have finished your embroidery, some of the ink may still show...

Personalized gifts are often the most cherished. What is more personal than a needlework image of one of your favorite family photos? The growing popularity of this craft makes it easier than...

A double crochet stitch can be used to crochet an oval. The oval shape works wonderfully for crocheting doilies, basket liners, and rugs. The overall look of the project can be varied by the...

Needlepointing a frame is easy and the results are attractive. A needlepointed frame is especially nice for a baby's room or for special family photos. Patterns are available for needlepointed...

The blanket stitch is a versatile embroidery stitch that can be used to put a neat finishing edge on sewn, knitted and crocheted projects. It can even be the base for attaching a larger crocheted...

Ribbon embroidery is a beautiful needlework, and it can be worked on many different kinds of fabric, so it has advantages over some of the other embroidery crafts. It also shows up better than...

Blocking your needlepoint gives it a professional finished look. Although it is tempting to consider your needlepoint "finished" as soon as you complete the stitching, it is well worth the extra...

Embroidery is a needlework crafts or sewing project that travels well and does not require counting or concentration. There are several stitches that are not well known, but make beautiful...

You have spent countless hours working stitch by stitch to create your needlepoint project. Now that it is finished, you deserve to have your artwork framed and either give it as a gift or put it...

Almost any design can be turned into needlepoint. Simple designs that contain mostly straight lines, outlines and slight curves transfer easily to cloth. When beginning, it is best to pick...

Lace is a beautiful embellishment suited to a surprising number of items. It can transform the ordinary into the exceptional. Add lace trim to clothing for adults, children and babies; fingertip,...

Guipere lace is a type of filet lace, most often used in wedding dresses because the finished effect is a thick design which stands out. Guipere can be cut away from the material it is embroidered...

Ribbon embroidery has gone in and out of fashion since the 1880s. Hence, the researcher felt need as an ideal locale for experimenting the ribbon embroidery on khadi

A French dressmaker in Paris created silk ribbon embroidery in the early 17th century when he used silk ribbons on the gowns of wealthy Parisian women. The idea spread to Great Britain and abroad,...

Battenburg lace is a tape lace. Loops of woven tape are formed during its creation. The spaces created by these even-width loops are joined at the edges so that the gaps are filled with decorative...

Tapestry is an ancient art with influences from many parts of the world. Walk into any art museum and you will see intricate, centuries-old tapestries. True tapestry is woven by hand on a loom....

If you can draw well and you are also skilled with a needle, you can easily convert your original drawings into embroidery designs. After simplifying the original drawing, transferring it to a...

There are many pre-finished items available for cross-stitch customization, one of the most popular being baby quilts. Often featuring stamped designs, these quilts make lovely gifts for any baby....

There are several kinds of ribbon roses to use for ribbon embroidery needlework projects. The twisted rose is an easy one to make, and very pretty in rose clusters or flower arrangements in ribbon...

A four-harness floor loom is the image most people conjure when they hear the word "weaving." These looms are classified as foot-treadle looms and allow weavers to create wider fabrics, around 45...

Weaving on a loom looks complicated to most beginners. Weaving, however, is the simple process of entwining two sets of yarn to create patterns and designs. The novice needs only a few everyday...

French knots are a basic thread in cross stitch. Making a french knot is very simple and can be used for many things like making a flower, making lines or patterns or just adding texture. Making...

Needlework crafters use the base material plastic canvas to create three-dimensional objects and embroidery. It can be used to make a colorful recipe box that matches your kitchen décor or it...