Since I’ve been stitching up so many embroidery hoops, I thought I’d share a little video on how to back them with felt when you’re done. I’ve tried a few …

This felt dragon has so many adorable details, including wires in the wings so that you can move them! Follow our tutorial to make your own.

I got the idea into my head to make a […]

Originally a hand technique (one that is slow and tedious at times), machine felting is quick and fun, appealing to your artistic side that you may not even recognize you have. … More

The neatest way to finish the back an embroidery hoop using felt

First things first, before you dive into your embroidery project, I’d like to show you how you can start and finish your embroidery thread to secure it. Traditionally using knots to start and finish your embroidery thread is a big no-no. And there are several reasons for this. Firstly the knot can show through your

Needle felting artist Teresa Perleberg shares some of her needle felting secrets that she has learned over the years felting everyday.

Step by step tutorial on how to work Outlined or Raised Satin stitch. This version of Satin stitch will clearly define the edge of a hand embroidered shape.

Introduction to Tambour Hand Embroidery: A Step-by-Step Guide Have you ever seen an intricate design elegantly embroidered onto fabric and wondered how it was done? The art of hand embroider…

INSIDE: The best tips for sewing felt for beginners, from what needle for sewing felt, what thread, to how to cut felt and how to wash felt. For a while, you've been planning to start a new sewing project using felt. You've been gathering materials, colorful felt sheets and matching thread. You've gathered enough inspiration,

Rope stitch is probably the richest looking embroidery stitch of this family. It follows a series of closed up twisted chain stitches to form an embossed rope look. You need to know the twisted chain stitch to be able to do the rope stitch. I...

Over the past few years I've been hand sewing much more. Machine sewing is fast and professional-looking, but these days I often prefer sewing by hand for its slow, meditative quality. It's relaxing and also portable, meaning I can work on it wherever I go. Today I'm focusing on one of my favorite hand stitches

From fibers that won't stick to lumpy, fuzzy felt, w % e're helping you solve the five most common felting problems!

This post will provide you with all the resources and tutorials needed to learn how to embroider pet portraits...

This is another question a lot of people have. While dry felt can withstand major abuse it becomes a whole different creature when wet and must be treated gently so here is a walk though, please re…

How to Felt Wool - Nuno Felting Method is Part 3 of my Wet Felting Technique Series. Basic Wool Felting, Cobweb Felting and Lattice Felting

Inside: Find out 3 easy ways how to trace pattern on felt or fabric that will make your life and craft projects easier. These pattern transfer techniques will work great for quiet book patterns, DIY and craft, sewing or quilting projects. Have you ever thought that there must be an easier way to trace pattern

This stitch is done with herringbone stitch as the base. The herringbone stitch is tacked down using small straight stitches at the crosses. There are two ways this can be done: one, by using just a single stitch over the crosses. Second, by...

Our felt prayer plant combines glue and embroidery stitches to recreate this plant's tricolored leaves and magenta veins.

Little Jack Horner sat in a corner/Eating a Christmas pie/ He put in his thumb and pulled out a plum/ And said, “What a good boy am I.” Little Jack Horner from “Pocketful of Posie…

These embroidered veggies are a true feast for the eyes.

Artist Catherine Rosselle created an amazing series of creepy embroidered insects called Insectomanie.

Learn everything you need to know about wet felting - the supplies you need, how to wet felt, and different wet felting techniques.

Do you get bored of hanging your embroidery projects in round hoops? Have you stitched a rectangular embroidery pattern and didn’t like how it looked in a round hoop? There are lots of options for featuring your work that will add visual interest to your walls and variety to your home. Read on for a

Needle felted basic shape – Video tutorial #A simple video tutorial to help you get the basics right before you start your project. https://youtu.be/n4zEf0rKNlQ Website Etsy Store

For those of you having issues with floating fabrics when you are doing machine embroidery, this handy article from Sewing Machine Fun can help you out. With five tips to help you secure your fabri…

Hello! This tutorial has been updated (as of March 2012) Please click here for the new version *************************************************************** This tutorial will show you how to make a basic piece of flat felt. Anyone can make felt – it’s easy. To...

These scarves are simple to make, even if you have very little embroidery experience. Best…

For the wool challenge, I wanted to share some embroidery designs for wool applique. Since there is a lot of embroidery work on the wool rug pattern I thought it might be helpful to have some resources to help you figure it out.

I know some of you are looking at this DIY and saying, “I don’t have good handwriting” or “I don’t know how to embroider. I’m not a machine!” Well, I’m excited to share my favorite hand-embroidery hack with you today! I used it to make this fun DIY embroidered sweatshirt and as a fellow handwriting deficient …

With a few simple steps, you can learn how to finish an embroidery hoop so it can be displayed and enjoyed for years to come!

Whip stitch is used in hand sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Learn how to join pieces of fabric together and create a seam with this overcast stitch.

Thank you to all of you who wrote about your favorite stitch this past week for the 2000 Likes on Facebook Giveaway. I loved hearing your descriptions of how certain stitches bring back sweet memor…