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Time on your hands...a new child in the family? Why not take up sewing and create some wonderful treasures that can be passed down with love? The new sewing and embroidery machines combined with...
If you are looking for something different this year, why not try a very contemporary black and white theme?
When you love someone you should tell them. There are thousands of ways to say it, from roses to romantic getaways, but one of the best ways to tell someone how much they mean is a "Piece of...
Dotted Swiss is a very soft fabric that was very popular in the 1950's. My sweet mother made us "mother and daughter" dresses, a trend of the day. I remember them being white and...
You see embroidery on everything these days and I have placed it on the hem of my favorite walking shorts. The instructions are simple and if you machine embroider, you will love this project.
Embroidery is a beautiful and nearly lost art. Embroidery adds a touch of elegance, of times long gone and it makes anything personal. The designs however can be quite a pain. You either can't...
Have you ever seen an exquisite bead embroidered necklace, brooch, or anything covered in beads and wondered how anyone could possibly make such a lovely item? Well, this article will give you the...
If you start now, you might have this costume ready by Halloween, depending on how busy you are. Adding the details will make it win the contest!
If you embroider a denim jacket for yourself or a friend, you may soon find that embroidery can be an addiction. Especially, if you start getting requests from others willing to pay you to...
As essential as diapers and bottles, a burp cloth is standard supply in the diaper bag. If you want to keep your own clothes clean while burping and tending to junior, you'll probably drape a...
Are you an embroidery junkie? If you love the delicate look of embroidery designs and love replicating them, you've come to the right place. Here is how to get free embroidery designs and free...
It's not difficult to learn how to embroider. With just a little practice you can embroider stitches on garments, pillowcases, throw pillows. Create your own one-of-a-kind designs or find free...
I love tablecloths, they make an area look fresh and elegant. If you are interested in different sizes, I have three for you to try. It is simple and very rewarding.
Simple step-by-step instructions on how to make a ribbon Boutique Hair Bow.
How do I make a tapestry stitch? The tapestry stitch is also known as the Gobelin stitch (pronounced like what hangs around with ghosts). The finished appearance of ancient woven tapestries is...
Embroidery takes some time to do, but you can sew craft items with pillow cases that are already embroidered. The hard work is already done, and with a little sewing, you can make finished crafts...
An old craft, huck embroidery begins with a row of stitches across the material, then works the design upward to repeat a motif. It's popular for hand towels, but can be used on other home...
This is a method for creating a tablecloth that can tell a story over the years.
This is a great project for that odd piece of fabric you may have stashed away. If you're in love with the design, this method will enhance it and make it just that more special. Read on to learn...
If you and your friends want to make each other friendship bracelets or anklets heres how to make some fast and easy!
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...
Embroidery entails lots of needle threading. Once you get the knack it's not difficult, but many stitchers rely on the convenience of a needle threader.
Embroidered fabric projects are beautiful, but take a lot of time. You can create an embroidery-like effect on just about any fabric with the right fabric paint and applicators.
It is easy to make dolls from old socks. These cuddly fellows can be made large or small just by using different sized socks.
If you have always wanted to learn how to embellish your clothing with beautiful embroidery than this article will show you how to buy an embroidery machine that will fit your sewing needs.
Embroidery is hot, you can't look at any fashion magazine without seeing it everywhere so it's natural to turn to embroidery when you think of repairing your favorite outfit that has seen just a...
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...
PE-DESIGN Lite is an awesome mid-range machine embroidery digitizing software application with a reasonable price for amateur and simple digitizing needs. Produced by Brother, embroidery files...
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.
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...
Every child loves to engage in imaginative play with toy food. Felt is the perfect material for making your own beautiful, homemade toy food for your child's kitchen. This article will start you...
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...
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...
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...
An essential tool for any type of embroidery, a plastic, metal or wooden hoop holds the fabric tight while you work. The hoop enables you to sew quickly and keep your stitches even.
Cross stitch is a beautiful form of embroidery that can have the pattern stamped on cloth or done following a pattern on even weave cloth
For centuries tonka beans have been worn to attract love, as well as good luck. This simple to make charm requires no crafting skills and no sewing. Just make it, wear it, and let the tonka bean...
Learn how to make French knots for cross stitching in this free embroidery video lesson.
Learn about the various patterns used for cross stitching in this free embroidery video lesson.
Learn how to design your own pattern for cross stitching in this free embroidery video lesson.
Learn how to wash, iron and frame a pattern for cross stitching in this free embroidery video lesson.
Every embroiderer needs a nook and cranny for embroidery stitching—a space that is separated from the rest of the house that is specifically designated for the needle arts. No matter the size,...
Due to the strict regulations of sports in schools this is the only known way I've been able to make approved cheerleader hair bows for the schools. This bow does not have any metal of any sorts.
A very nice way to turn hand sewn baby clothes into heirloom gifts is to design your very own signature label. In this article you will discover techniques to create your very own designer label.
There's no reason an apron shouldn't be useable, becoming and decorative. Here's how to make a kitchen apron with embroidery accents.
I want to teach you how to make a quick and easy friendship bracelet. They might look hard to make but once you learn you will be mad at yourself for not learning earlier. My daughter wears...
This 3-D form of embroidery seems to come alive on the fabric. It’s like painting a picture with embroidery thread, ribbon, fabric, beads etc. To create your own stump embroidery hold picture...
Once you purchased and installed PE-DESIGN Lite, you probably downloaded, purchased or obtained lots and lots of embroidery files. Now you need to know how to get the pes files (Brother’s format...
Celebrate Halloween with these one-of-a-kind Halloween toys. Pass them out as party favors to guests or trick-or treaters or use them as a great kids craft for a fall afternoon. Below are the...
Entering text on a machine embroidery file in PE-DESIGN Lite is quick and easy. Modifying the position, font, font size and even curving the text is just as simple in this mid-range embroidery...
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