Needlework

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...

You've found a knit or crochet pattern that you absolutely love and can't wait to get started. But the yarn the pattern calls for is either not available in stores near you or is too expensive. ...

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...

For centuries, the women of Arraiolos, Portugal have stitched some of the world's most beautiful rugs. Today, Portuguese tapestry rug making isn't limited to Arraiolos. Portuguese rugs can be...

A quillow is a quilt that has a pocket sewn in so that it can be folded into a pillow. These are really handy things to have around but folding them can be tricky. Many people never take...

Ribbon embroidery is a needlework craft that is unique. Many of the ways to make ribbon embroidery attachments are not ever used in thread embroidery--so if you like to embroider, you may like to...

I started cross stitching years ago. I’d make something here or there, in my spare time – mostly from kits that I had purchased. Then I underwent health crises. I could no longer work and I...

Make a rick-rack flower for applique projects or ribbon embroidery. Almost all of us have rickrack left over from years ago, and it has not been very stylish, but ribbon embroidery and applique...

Punch needle embroidery is a craft dating back to the 17th century. Thread is pushed through fabric using a punch needle, which is a handle into which various sizes of hollow needles can be...

Thread is an extremely important element for both sewers and embroiderers because you must select the correct thread for the project you are working on. For example, mercerized cotton is suited...

Embroidery on rayon velvet is really attractive and a crafts project for a large piece of fabric. Tablecloths, card table covers or large pillows are great size projects for rayon velvet embroidery.

Using a machine for embroidery opens a whole new creative world for the crafter in a time crunch. Modern embroidery machines are so advanced, you can create just about any design you can dream up....

Paper clips and rubber bands are plentiful and inexpensive. They are perfect for making crafts and toys. Paper clip and rubber band items are easily accomplished, and can even be made by most...

Modern sewing machines not only make sewing easy, machines with embroidery features allow you to create and embellish anything you are able to sew. Make one-of-a-kind items for family and friends...

As you think of the holidays, you begin to think of things you can make for the children, both young and old, in your family. If you're talented in needlecraft, you can buy patterns, fabric,...

The Raggedy Ann doll has been around since the early 20th century. Chances are your mother and grandmother played with her when they were little. Maybe you did too. If you have a pattern, you can...

Making your own greeting cards is a very personal way to celebrate any holiday or event. There are several styles of handmade cards that you can make for your friends and family members. One way...

Have you ever wondered if you could sell your handcrafted merchandise at craft shows? Do crafts really sell? Is it fun to sell at craft shows? The answer to all of these questions is...

Traditional embroidery is in danger of extinction. Computerized embroidery machines handle any stitch, pattern and design with ease and efficiency. Embroidery by hand, however, is a wonderful...

Bugle beads are typically sold by the gram in several sizes that include 6 by 1.5 mm, 6 by 2 mm and 12 by 2 mm. You can also find 1/4-inch long bugle beads that are sold in 1/4-pound packages,...

Needlepoint canvas can be used for a variety of crafts, including any type of stitching that requires fabric of an even weave. It is especially suited for different styles of needlework including...

A completed piece of needlepoint is a work of art, so it is only fitting that sometimes that art begins with a canvas that is hand painted. You can purchase hand-painted needlepoint canvas to...

Blanket binding is a pre-made folded strip designed to be used to finish the edges of blankets. Because blanket binding is essentially a large double-fold bias tape strip, it can be used in any...

Prayer shawl ministries provide solace and comfort to people who are suffering, grieving, ill or undergoing a time of great stress or difficulty. While traditional shawls are large enough to be...

Needlework crafts are great fun, and you can be a needlework crafter and make gifts for your friends, gifts for Christmas and occasions, decor for your home, and clothing for your children and...

Would you like to know how to center a French knot or simply knot-off an embroidery thread on a cross stitch? By the end of these instructions you would have learned, not only how to knot, but...

Needlepoint is an enduringly popular craft. Needlepoint is not only simple enough for beginners to grasp the basics very quickly, it is also incredibly versatile. You may want to start with a...

Redwork is a style of embroidery that became popular in the late 1800s with the development of colorfast threads. While household and nature themes remain the traditional style, any line art...

Popular among young and old hobbyists alike, needlepointing is one of many different types of stitching activities, and can provide an introduction to needlework for a beginner. It is distinct...

Dragon designs have been popular for centuries. They have appeared in tapestries, carpets and pottery. They have been the subjects of paintings and books and immortalized in stained glass....

The first hooked rugs in North America were largely made in Maine, New Hampshire and the maritime areas of Canada in the 18th century. Just as patchwork quilts gave early American women an...

So you want to know how to do a French Knot in your cross stitching artwork? No Problema! Just follow the steps below and you'll be French Knotting your way away!! Just remember to practice...

Cross stitching is an easy and fun needle craft. Starting a new thread however can be frustrating because of the need to "catch" the end on the back of the project and work over the...

A quilt should be considered a work of art. Just as much time and consideration goes into creating it as does any masterpiece in a museum. Why not exhibit it in a place of honor perhaps on the...

Looking for a fun and exciting craft project? Try making something using embroidery thread. You can embroider onto fabric to be hung on the wall or onto an existing item such as a shirt, bag or...

Tablet weaving, also known as card weaving, creates narrow strips of fabric for projects like dog collars, bracelets or belts. Using everyday household items, creating a homemade tablet weaving...