Needlework

Embroidery adds detail to items that may otherwise be considered plain. Ribbon embroidery is useful for creating designs from nature, such as flowers. If designing an item with a spring theme,...

Personalized napkins are an exquisite gift for any occasion, whether for a wedding, golden anniversary or a holiday. One of the best methods for customizing napkins is embroidery. When creating...

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...

One of the foremost architects and interior designers of the 20th century was Frank Lloyd Wright. There are many famous houses, hotels and other buildings that were designed by him. One of his...

An embroidered heirloom is a treasured piece to pass down to future generations. A needlecrafter can make an heirloom piece that will last for many years. You can design an embroidered heirloom...

Sewing curtains can be simple even for inexperienced sewers. Sewing curtains from embroidered fabric requires a few extra steps, but can still be done in a matter of a couple hours. Embroidered...

Perhaps you just bought a new couch or you want to dress up your old couch, but you don't want to buy any new throw pillows. The simple solution is to make your own.

Bunka embroidery is also called Japanese Punch Needle Embroidery and Threadpainting. It's both an art and a craft that originated about 100 years ago in Japan. A punch needle is used to apply...

Throughout India, people cultivate their own distinct embroidery styles, patterns and methods over several centuries. While Indian embroidery is considered a great expression of one's self, it...

Children love to be mommy or daddy to their dolls. Encourage them to nurture their “babies” by making a simple, handmade doll quilt for them.

The Paris Stitch or French Knot takes a lot of practice to perfect. They are often used for flowers, buttons and elegant clothing. This decorative stitch is not for the beginner embroiderer. The...

The split stitch, also known as the Kensington stitch, has been around since the Middle Ages, when it was enormously popular with the stitches of 'opus anglicanum,' a unparalleled embroidery...