Japanese embroidery ideas and techniques to try something a little different and learn about a different culture.
Updated: Apr 28 T-shirts have become my go to. I love that you can dress them up or down and wear them for practically any occasion. My favorite t-shirt is on…
Beautiful Sunflower Embroidery Tutorial Free Ideas – Here is a beautiful Sunflower embroidery tutorial that will certainly brighten up your days. With a few basic supplies and a little time, ... Read more
Updated: Apr 28 T-shirts have become my go to. I love that you can dress them up or down and wear them for practically any occasion. My favorite t-shirt is on…
Find out 4 of the best embroidery stitches for script lettering. I'll tell you why each stitch works and why you want to use it.
This big list of things to embroider for gifts will show you my 30+ favorite machine embroidery gift ideas for Christmas and all occasions!
Check out this curated list of creative ways to mend a hole! Lots of visible mending ideas for saving clothes from the landfill.
What are the best yarns for embroidering names on knit sweaters? There is a lot to consider when picking a yarn – maybe more than you realize! If you choose the wrong yarn for your project th…
I have wanted a vintage huipil for a while now. The really good vintage ones are pretty pricey, so while I save my money for an old one, I made a quick and really affordable version of my own. Huipils are traditionally worn by indigenous women in Mexico and Central America. I mixed that traditional
Sashiko Stitch Instructions for beginners A trend in embroidery: Sashiko stitching and visible mending. This ancient Japanese craft is easy to learn. It gives quick results and makes stunning textile pieces. In this tutorial we explain the basics you need to know about Sashiko stitching. We share our recommendations for Sashiko materials. You will also
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My daughter, Rachel , DM'd me over the weekend about " 24 Days of Sashiko " with sashiko.lab , so of course I went to take a look and was im...
Learn different ways to start and end your embroidery stitches without using knots. I show you various methods for different stitches!
Get creative with your crochet skills with these 36 free bookmark patterns. Perfect for book lovers and crafters alike!
Also known as: bullion stitch, caterpillar stitch, coil stitch, knot stitch, post stitch, worm stitch, Puerto Rico rose, grub knot This is an interesting stitch used to make simple motifs. I would say that this is an ‘elongated’ knot which can be...
One of my core motto's in my business is that 'everyone is creative'. Yup, even you! And honestly friend, I truly do believe that. Something I hear so often in this world is "I could never make that, I'm not creative enough", or "I can't sew, so I couldn't embroider". Now, I don't like to tell people that they're wrong, but sometimes it's necessary! Here's 5 projects that literally anybody can make, creative or not!
Sashiko is a Japanese hand-sewing style that was originally used by working class people as a means to mend used clothing and household items. But it is so much more than that! The even, geometric patterns of sashiko create a beautiful decorative effect, so that they go beyond being purely practical
Here's an adorable and huggable baby humpback whale crochet pattern that would make a perfect gift for any fan of the deep blue sea.
No tracing!! See the easiest way for how to transfer embroidery patterns without any tracing. Print, stitch, wash away - click through to see it in action.
Finding free Disney machine embroidery designs can be tough, but there are a few places you can get them. Check these sites for free embroidery downloads!
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Sashiko—often translated as “little stabs.” Sashiko is a type of sewing or embroidery. Sashiko is a Japanese traditional art that dates back to the Edo era. Historically, sashiko was wi…
📌📌 Please read carefully before purchasing 📌📌 This is a seamless, repeating pattern, not intended for hand knitting, crocheting, embroidery, hand stitching, or machine embroidery etc. You will receive two JPG files. It's a finished image with fake embroidery effect/illusion of embroidery, not a PDF file with embroidery pattern with instructions. 📌 PLEASE NOTE: This is a digital instant download. No physical product will be shipped. You are purchasing the JPG digital file (flattened image - not editable). This pattern is not intended for use with embroidery machines. It is a faux seamless file designed for printing on any printable surface. Great for sublimation prints, craft ptojects, printing on fabric, scrapbooking and junk journal materials, paper products, bookmarks, tech accessories, home decor, custom wallpapers, gift wrapping paper, greeting cards, invitations, party decorations, and more..and many more. 📌 FILE DESCRIPTION: With this instant download you will receive 2 JPG files in size: 14 x 14 inches (4200×4200px), High-Resolution (300 DPI), RGB Colors: - Original/Base Tile: 1 JPG file for modification or resizing - Repeating/Seamless Pattern: 1 JPG file after replication and assembly This image can be resized to fit any project you require. The image is flattened, meaning it is not editable and not a vector file. • Kindly note: Test designs on fabric before large-scale manufacturing 📌 HOW TO DOWNLOAD: • Your downloads will be available right after purchase • Downloads are available once your payment is confirmed. • You will receive an email from Etsy with a link to your product downloads. • Alternatively, access your downloads through your Etsy account: Go to "Your Account" > "Purchases and Reviews" > "Purchases" > "Download Files". 📌 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS: • Please understand that due to the digital nature of this products, I do not accept returns, exchanges or cancellations. However if you will have any issues with the product, please let me know and I will try to help you. • This item is a non-editable (beside size) digital download. • Please note that colors and resolution may appear slightly different in print than on screen depending on your printer, ink used and substrates. • Watermark and background will not be on your purchased file. • Mockups and other elements used to display the design are not included in the purchase. • Please make sure you have the required software and knowledge to use these graphics before you purchase, as I cannot provide assistance with any process, I just can provide support on my files if something goes wrong. • These digital files are created for sublimation printing. 📌 TERMS OF USE: ✅ PERMITTED USES: - You may use my designs for personal projects. - You may use my designs to create physical or printed products for resale (mugs, cards, tumblers, posters, invitations, scrapbooking, shirts, etc.) ❌ NOT PERMITTED: - Selling digital versions of the design. - Redistributing, reselling, or sharing the design. - Using the design to create digital products or resources. 🩵 By purchasing and downloading this product you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to these Terms of Use. All designs are owned and copyright protected by ©GrumpyPandaStudio 🩵 If you have any questions, concerns, or hesitations, please feel free to reach out! 🩵 Thank you so much for visiting my shop! I would love to see your finished items. Please send photos or include them in your review ☺︎
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Hey guys! This post is for those of you who want to try weaving on a circle loom, but you are not in the market for yet another loom. I get it, if I could I'd have 100 different looms, but that's not happening anytime soon. So a more affordable option is to use an
Let your hand embroidery speak for you! Learn how to stitch letters in four decorative ways.
Make this adorable crochet sea turtle in one hour! Free crochet pattern + detailed follow-along video. This little guy is the perfect gift for littles and also a great addition to your market prep list!
Learn how to embroider with this easy guide. Consider this your embroidery 101. Perfect for learning how to embroider for beginners!
Teddy bears make cute and cuddly keepsakes and toys for kids and adults alike. If you've ever wanted to make a teddy bear, it's easy to do! You can use any kind of fabric, use a sewing machine or hand sew your bear, and then personalize it...
Sashiko Stitch Instructions for beginners A trend in embroidery: Sashiko stitching and visible mending. This ancient Japanese craft is easy to learn. It gives quick results and makes stunning textile pieces. In this tutorial we explain the basics you need to know about Sashiko stitching. We share our recommendations for Sashiko materials. You will also
As you probably know, I am very fond of the embroidery technique called long and short stitching, and I hope more and more people fall in love with it and see that it is actually not that scary and not that hard. Well, it is not that easy either and it requires some time and patience to get friendly with it. But it is totally worth it, isn't it? By today I actually have plenty of material on this blog about long and short stitch as well as needle painting. So I decided to gather it all up in this post for easy access! Save it to Pinterest or your browser bookmarks because if I ever write something new on the topic of needle painting or long and short stitch, I will be adding it here :) Long and short stitch tutorial Let's start with the basics. I recommend you going to the long and short stitch tutorial and trying to replicate every step from there. There are some tips at the end of the post, so make sure you check them out as well. Personally, I believe the two crucial points for your long and short stitch to take off are: keeping a consistent direction of stitches varying the "levels" where you start your stitches When there is a certain inconsistency in the direction of your stitches, it usually stands out and breaks the general “flow” of your stitching. Unless, of course, you make a conscious decision to break that flow for a certain artistic purpose. As for the second point... In my personal opinion (which kind of differs from many other artists) is that it is not the length of the stitches per se that should be varying. But rather, the “levels” at which you start the stitches. And this is something I have learnt on my own and found it much easier, to be honest. I speak about it in more detail in my online needle painting course since it is easier to explain in the video while actually showing you how it works. But in short, you can, in fact, keep the length of your stitches the same or they can end at the same level. It doesn't really change anything. The most important is where you start these stitches. And for your blending to be smoother, you need at least 2, but better 3-4 “levels” where you start these stitches. And then make them as long as you like, just make sure they end significantly below the mark for the next row (I will link a separate post on that below, called “getting your rows right"). Now, suppose you already worked the little petal from the tutorial. Congratulations if yours looks the same! If it doesn't that's totally fine, we all need some time to reach that point. I mean, I wrote that tutorial not at the beginning of my embroidery journey, you know what I mean? But let's be real, an exercise like that is quite an isolated practice. The real questions and issues will arise when you actually use it in your practice. And for your practice to go smooth, I have prepared a series of needle painting tips that I will also list below. Long and short stitch practice If you need some ideas on where to actually get this long and short stitching practice while not feeling too lost, I have several Stitch Alongs already completed and ready for you to start whenever you want! The benefit of these Stitch Alongs is that you have detailed step-by-step pictures for virtually every stage of working a design so the visual support is quite strong. (By the way, if you have any suggestions for a new Stitch Along, feel free to drop your ideas in the comments) I will list all the current Stitch-Alongs from this blog in the order of difficulty (from the easiest to the toughest): Cecelia Rose Trish Burr's Pansies Trish Burr's Magnolia If you want more guidance in your learning and prefer video material over pictures, make sure to check out the Needle painting for beginners course. There we work special exercises imitating various realistic situations you can encounter in long and short stitching and all of the material is presented in detailed video lessons. Long and short stitch tips And, like I said, while you start practicing your long and short stitching, inevitably, there will be new questions and confusing moments. I'm trying to cover them little by little and I made a special tag for these posts: needle painting tips. You can go to the tag and check them out there, but for better convenience, I will list all of the posts here (and I will be adding the new ones here too, that's why I encourage you to save it): Color blending tips (color theory and case study on which color combinations work better) Leaves practice (another case study on color combinations) Levels of long and short stitch (a case study on the “levels” of starting your stitches) Diagonal shading (step by step guide) Shading in patches (step by step guide) Shading on shading, is it worth it? (contemplating on one of the ways of multiple-row long and short stitching and looking at the pros and cons) Must watch Youtube tutorials (I wonder if you noticed how much I LOVE visual learning) Importance of correct direction (a case study with examples and tips) Filling a shape with long and short stitching (it can be used as a filler in a solid color too) Secret behind getting your rows right (how to make sure that your rows will correspond to the pattern) Youtube video of a process More layers = better shading? (does the number of rows and colors affect the result of your shading?) So here's your guide! I know this pile of information can be overwhelming but don't get discouraged, okay? Just learn it step by step and continue your practice. You will reach your goal as long as you move even if it is an inch a day. And, most importantly, enjoy! :)
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This stitch is simple and easy to knit, making it a perfect knit stitch for blankets. The four-row repeat is easy to learn because each row uses one stitch.
For beginners, advanced stitchers, and everyone in between, this page is full of hand embroidery stitches everyone should learn.
Learn Oyster Stitch with this simple to follow step-by-step tutorial. This stitch is commonly used to make leaves, flower petals, or borders.
If you've always wanted to learn embroidery stitches, here's the perfect guide for you. I have a video tutorial for each embroidery stitch.
Learn how to darn a sweater easily, all you need is a needle, yarn and an embroidery hoop! Darning a sweater is a slow relaxing process, not a chore to be rushed! Imagine the joy
Step by step guide on how to embroider a hat by hand plus get some free embroidery designs you can download and use for your own hat!
