Needlework

Make a ribbon embroidery violet and it can easily be used for the viola or lady slipper, and any number of other flowers that have five petals with two up and three down. This violet is a little...

Ribbon embroidery needlework has many flower designs to make and information about them, but information and instructions to make leaves or leaf designs seems to be scarce. There are two basic...

Would you like to give your mom or grandma a gift they would treasure forever? Or maybe you just want a unique treasure for yourself. The next time your family gathers together, use a tablecloth...

Ribbon embroidery has some stitches that are the same as thread embroidery and some stitches special to ribbon embroidery. The Ribbon Stitch is a specialized stitch just for ribbon embroidery. ...

Embroidery and ribbon embroidery are related needlework, but ribbon embroidery is looser work and done with ribbon. The poinsettia can be made in ribbon embroidery with the lazy daisy stitch,...

Cross-stitch on fabric seems like such an obvious needlework crafts project that it should not need introduction. After seeing cross-stitch projects done by others, you may realize there is a...

Make a ribbon embroidery chain stitch flower and use these flowers in combination with other ribbon embroidery flowers for decorative work on clothing or accessories. The chain-stitch flower is...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cross Stitch is one of the simplest of needlework arts. However; certain specialty knots require a little extra finesse to produce elegant results. Below are instructions for four types of Cross...

Crafting a Christmas tree skirt is not quite sewing--although I have sewn several in my lifetime. You may want to do this the easy way, and still be creative. This Christmas tree skirt is is so...

Washcloth crafts are attractive and inexpensive, and this one does not ruin the washcloths. You can use this for a guest bathroom for washcloths to use, or for spare washcloth storage. New wash...

Sewing has become a lost art. Some people feel that it is a little old fashioned, while others feel it is a valuable skill. The skill has many uses, from making and repairing clothes to creating...

Colonists in the late 1600s and early 1700s dressed in a range of clothing manufactured in many places and in many ways. The simple assumption that all clothing was homespun and made in the home...

Making French knots can be tricky. But with a little practice, you'll master this skill too. Cross stitches are usually a flat piece, but using French knots gives the piece a little pop of dimension.

Needlepoint pictures are keepsakes no family should do without. These handmade masterpieces create a feeling of sentimental value and appreciation from the recipient that ensures it will be...

With two outgrown twin mattresses, two comforters and some stuffing, I set out to create a sofa for my husband's man cave.

Cross stitch is a beautiful type of needlework that you can use to personalize items. You can cross stitch pictures, photos, or letters onto any type of fabric. You can make essentially any photo...

Ribbon embroidery is embroidery you stitch with 2 mm to 13 mm wide silk ribbon instead of floss. The stitches, such as French Knot and Lazy Daisy, are the same as in regular needlework, so if you...

Making French Knots is fun and easy, and they can be made in 3 steps. With a little practice, you can be making them in no time. The following steps, photos, and diagrams show how:

You don't need to know how to knit or crochet to create a homemade throw blanket. All you need is some fleece material, yarn and a few sewing supplies. Fleece fabric is soft, lightweight and...

By following these instructions carefully you will be able to make a french knot in cross stitch. It might take a few tries and a little patience but do not get discouraged, if it does not work...

If you have old jeans that are too torn to wear again, you may be able to use them in craft projects. You can save a lot of money making crafts from denim. By using recycled denim in your sewing...

Cross-stitchers and other who use hundreds of colors of embroidery thread face the dilemma of how to keep their stash organized and accessible. This simple organization systems will allow you to...

Needlepoint floor stands provide comfort and ease when stitching Bargello projects or other needlepoint designs. Fashioned from wood or metal, these stands hold a needlepoint project frame so that...

Bargello needlepoint makes colorful and beautiful rugs that add a personal touch to home décor and warm up a cold and otherwise undistinguished floor. A dark narrow hallway can be transformed...

It has become quite a trend to have a combination heirloom wedding hanky/baby bonnet. I will show you how to make a baby bonnet from a handkerchief done by hand to avoid damage to the potentially...

Shopping for Bargello needlepoint supplies is a necessary requirement before starting a project. It can be a lot of fun or a frustrating process if you approach it in a haphazard manner. It’s easy...

Experienced stitchers who enjoy Bargello needlepoint will tell of times when they have lost interest in projects and stitching. Usually this occurs because of lifestyle changes, not enough time to...

Counted cross stitch is a form of embroidery where you create a design on a grid-like fabric by stitching tiny "x"s into the holes of the fabric with embroidery floss. The size of the stitches is...

Counted cross stitch is a basic form of embroidery done using only two main stitches, the "X" or cross stitch and the back stitch. While the pattern for a stamped cross stitch project is literally...

Here are instructions for a log cabin style plastic canvas house. Finished dimensions are 5" tall, 4.5" wide and 4" deep. Plastic canvas is a wonderful basis for a variety of craft...

You can knit leg warmers using a knitting ring. Knitting rings, or circular looms, are neat tools. They are based on those little spool knitters we used as kids; some of you may have actually...

Also known as double knot stitch, tied coral stitch, Old English knot stitch, Smyrna stitch and twilling stitch. This stitch is a row of knots placed along a line or used in row upon row to...