At school Hanny Newton focused on her academic subjects, not realising that embroidery could be a career option. But after a few false starts, and gaining

Looking for hand embroidery designs? Then these beautiful, easy to make embroidery patterns and tips are exactly what you need!

Free hand embroidery project: easy rose embroidery pattern and tutorial

This is the base of the spoolholder from Carolyn Pearce’s book ‘Home Sweet Home Workbox’. Having assembled it over the plastic and interlining in the same way that I did for the l…

INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD | Embroidery files for embroidery machines. Laurel with Bee Wreath Design 3 sizes 3.89" H x 3.91" W 8,460 stitches (fits 4 x 4 hoop) 4.86" H x 4.91" W 10,751 stitches (fits 5 x 7 hoop) 5.9" H x 5.94 W" W 14,126 stitches (fits 6 x 10 hoop) ABOUT THESE FILES =================================================== Formats Provided: {.dst} {.exp} {.hus} {.pes}, {.jef}, {.xxx}, {emb} {.vip} {.vp3} These are machine embroidery files for download. YOU MUST HAVE MACHINE TO RUN THESE FILES. Instant download of files is made available through Etsy's control panel once payment is completed. Simply unzip, and use the format that is compatible with your embroidery machine. HOW TO USE =================================================== Simply unzip, and use the format that is compatible with your software or machine. If you have trouble downloading, I will be happy to email you the files. I do not provide a CD. TERMS OF USE =================================================== Personal use or small business Commercial Use. By purchasing, you agree to these terms. Subject to the Terms Of Use: http://www.etsy.com/shop/anamored/policy Purchase doesn't transfer copyright. All rights reserved. REFUNDS =================================================== Due to the nature of the electronic files provided in this item, no refunds.

If you’re just joining us here on Needle ‘n Thread, we’ve been exploring five different ways to interpret wheat in hand embroidery. Last Friday, we looked at how to embroider wheat in two quick and simple ways, using daisy stitch and granitos on two different stalks. Before that, in Part 1, I posted the free ...

Today's tutorial is VERY beginners-friendly! So if you are still a little nervous to take up stitching, this little project would be a great start :) It is also not tied up to a pattern. On the contrary, you can build this starry sky yourself in a way that you like the most. Or use any of these stars as a doodley motif in another project. And if you are a beginner and want to know the basics first, you can start with the following posts: how to start thread, how to end thread and others in the “Guide to embroidery” tag! And without further ado, let's start. There will be lots of pictures ahead! So, the first star is this easy 5-point star. I quickly doodled it up on the fabric with a chalk pencil. And to work it you just need to make straight stitches for all of the edges. As easy as it can be. And it looks kind of cute, doesn't it? :) Now, if you want to fill it in, you can do that with parallel stitches slanted in the same angle as one of the edges. You can place these stitches as densely as you want. In my case, I decided to take it easy and leave some space between them. If you want to add an extra “tail” to the star to show that it is moving, you can use one of the line stitches to do that. I used split back stitch here when you come up through the fabric a step down the line and then insert the needle in the previous stitch. Alternative stitches that you can use for these lines: stem stitch, back stitch and regular split stitch. At the end of the tail, the lines interrupt so you can leave some space between these tiny stitches. I'm actually still moving in a “back stitch” way here, moving backward, but you can work it as a running stitch. Falling stars, falling stars everywhere. And we have a rising star! :) Another easy way to stitch a pentagonal star is to make longer stitches connecting the five points. The finished one! There are also 4-pointed stars with soft, bending sides. They are easy to work too, we just need to use fly stitch technique. Make a stitch at one of the peaks and end it in another peak, then come up through the fabric in between these two points while tucking the working end of the thread under the needle tip. Pull the needle through and anchor the stitch. Repeat for the other sides to get a star like this :) Now, a criss-cross star! Make a vertical stitch, cross it with a horizontal one, and then add two diagonal stitches. Doesn't it remind you of the northern star? In fact, you don't have to make the first two stitches so long, If you make all of the stitches approximately the same length, it will look very cute too! Lastly, you may want to add just little dot-like stars, which are also a very pretty way to work starry skies. For that, you can use french knots. For a very small dot use 1 strand of thread and 1 wrap around the needle. For bigger knots, you can make 2 wraps (3 wraps is usually too much), and the more strands you use, the more dimensional will be the knots. And if you want to create a scattering of little stars, use seed stitch. You can grab even just 1 fiber of fabric with your thread if you want to make these little guys extra tiny. And that's about that! Now you can make your own starry sky using these tutorials. Isn't that one of the easiest ways to make a decorative hoop for your home? :)

Tracy is a self-employed embroiderer, specialising mainly in traditional embroidery including crewelwork, silk shading, and gold work.

Avevo scritto un paio di post su alcuni fogli di recupero, mentre ero in attesa di una visita di routine in ospedale (niente di preoccupante, tranquille! Una di quelle fastidiose cose che ogni tanto ci tocca fare). L'infermiera che s-ciabattava efficiente e rapida sull'asettico corridoio aveva rallentato la sua corsa per apostrofarmi un Oh! Come scrive piccolo piccolo! N'somma. Mica tanto. Forse la cosa strana era che scrivessi con una penna vera, su di un foglio di carta reale. E, in effetti, a distanza di due mesi, ancora questi post non li ho copiati e dati in pasto. Ve li propongo ora rimpiattati e solo appena riscaldati, ignorando il senno di poi. Così magari procedo a scrivere qualche altro post per raccontarvi di questo lungo e difficile periodo, in cui ho imparato molto, ricamato poco, ho ricominciato a rodermi le unghie (... e il fegato) e desiderato tanto tornare alla inquieta quiete della mia grotta, con un unico categorico imperativo in testa: LASCIATEMI RICAMARE! Sedia in fòrmica azzurra dell'Ospedale di Borgo Trento, L'infermiera s-ciabattante mi osserva sospettosa 9 aprile 2018 Concluse le festose scorribande pittoriche e le gozzoviglianti gite nel modenese, torno ai tempi di Ravenna e di quel punto stuoia che forse avete ormai dimenticato. Aveva acceso un certo entusiasmo e, cercando in rete e nei libri di ricamo, avevo scoperto un paio di cosette interessanti. Mi ero innanzitutto stupita della sua assenza in rete, anche se probabilmente deve essere un problema di parole chiave. Se cerco punto stuoia mi balzano sullo schermo pochi rimandi all'Ars Bizantina e a quella Prenestina. Quasi del tutto assenti le animazioni del punto o i tutorial. Strano, non trovate? Se la cava un po' meglio il Romanian Stitch, che sembra essere una versione ristretta del punto stuoia, ma che ha poco da spartire in resa finale. Mi rimane il dubbio che sia un problema di traduzione e, appunto, di parole chiave. Vi pare possibile che lo ricamiamo solo noi? Dilaga invece il Couching in tutte le sue varianti, anche se quella del punto stuoia è contemplata solo marginalmente. E di fatto le due tecniche non vanno confuse, anche se il concetto è simile. Ho assaporato il couching nel ricamo in oro, dove emerge in tutto il suo splendore. Ma nel Couching oro i punti di fermatura sono perpendicolari alla direzione principale, mentre nello stuoia assecondano le spire del filo e insomma l'oro è un filato che va posato e sarebbe probabilmente sbagliato fare paralleli riduttivi. Inutile dire che, rimuginandoci sopra e contemplando le meraviglie di Jane Nicholas..., le dita hanno cominciato a fremere, la razionalità a vacillare, la prudenza ad annebbiarsi. E, come sempre in questi casi, ho avviato un progetto più grande di me. Ma insomma... Quel bagliore che circonda i petali del grande fiore rosso e si insinua tra gli stami... Non chiama esigente a gran voce uno splendente contorno oro?! Ahimé! Chi, ignara di tutto, poteva immaginare le odiose insidie delle punte? Ora che so, avrei dovuto ricamare, per cominciare, un bel palloncino tondo tondo. Ma andiamo con calma. Ho qualcuno su cui scaricare tutta la responsabilità: la Laura, quella mitica de La cor:nice. Per il salotto, che ormai è più rosso dell'inferno, avevo acquistato (adottato?) una sua cornicetta rossa, perché tanto qualcosa ci avrei fatto. So per certo che William Morris disegnò quel fiorellone appositamente per la cornice rossa di Laura. Non sono sicura che sapesse che ci volevo fare un orologio. E, vi dirò, ancora non so se riuscirò a farlo. Mi lanciai in un punto pittura morbido morbido, facile e rilassante, eseguito in una settimana piuttosto tranquilla, con musica di sottofondo. Nulla faceva presagire la tragedia. L'entusiasmo alle stelle. Posavo il rocchetto dell'oro scintillante sul tavolo e gli sorridevo con materno senso, pregustandone il tocco. Sull'oro non mi metto a nudo raccontandovi le figuracce da principiante. Vi basti sapere che alla fine acquistai un oro-imitazione-giapponese. Fine della storia. Non vi mostro la foto del retro. Mi sono iscritta ad un corso di ricamo in oro serio. E per un po' questo sta fermo così com'è. Vi farò sapere. Per darvi la certezza che prima o poi le cose le porto a termine e che davvero vi racconterò come andrà a finire questa storia, ecco l'incompiuto portato a nuova vita sempre per colpa di Laura... Da Morris ad Hazel Blomkamp. Il disegno è di Hazel ed è tratto dal libro Crewel Intentions. Ve ne parlai due anni fa qui. Avevo in mente di farci costruire intorno un vassoio, con un paio di maniglie rubate ad un antico cassettone. Feci recapitare tutto a Laura, senza remore. Ecco il magico risultato... Morale della favola: Il mattino ha l'oro in bocca, non è tutto oro quello che luccica, ho partorito un'idea brillante che vi svelerò nel prossimo post: non tutto il male viene per nuocere.

Lately, it seems like people are losing interest in art, especially with the overwhelming presence of AI-generated images. This leaves many wondering: 'Are these still considered art, or just artificially recreated pieces?' Fortunately, there are still artists who dedicate themselves to crafting truly unique and skillful artworks, each requiring a great deal of time and expertise. Katerina Marchenko is one of these exceptional artists.

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ABOUT Inspired by the beauty of Japan, this cushion cover benefits from an extremely elegant design. With soft, silk-feel fabric as a canvas, its crane bird embroidery pattern seems to come alive. This cushion is a perfect decoration for your home, living room, sofa, and chair. It is also can be a wonderful and practical gift. SHIPPING & RETURNS Shipping: Free Shipping Worldwide Returns: Not loving it? We offer returns for most items within 14 days of delivery for a refund or store credit. DIMENSIONS 45x45 cm  DETAIL Made of: Embroidered Woven & Poly Blend  Color: Light grey, gold, light blue, baby blue Closing with: Invisible Zipper Shape: Square Includes: Cushion cover only, insert is not included CARE We recommend hand washing for best results. If using a washing machine, turn the item inside out and use a gentle cycle with cold water. Please avoid using bleach. PRICE PROMISE At Last Aristocrat, we are committed to offering you the best possible luxury-style shopping experience at up to 80% off retail prices.

In her two years at The Royal School of Needlework, Humayrah developed her skills in traditional hand embroidery techniques like Goldwork and Silk Shading and it was here that her love and appreciation for exquisite craftsmanship blossomed. Since graduating, Humayrah proceeded to create an Etsy stor

The PEARLY TOOTH Embroidery Kit is designed by me and is an intermediate level. It is the second pattern of the anatomic line with beads and lace. you can find the SKULL WITH BEADS AND LACE (pictured) in my shop too. You can choose to buy the full embroidery kit (see below) with or without cutting tools. Language: All instructions in English What you get: - an embroidery needle, -pins - black, red, pink, white, blue embroidery floss, - gold and silver metallic embroidery thread - white iridescent beads - white tulle -pink organza - calico with the pattern printed over it (you will just have to follow the lines...), - Superior quality professional embroidery hoop made from hard beechwood and pure polished brass (7 inch or 17.5cm). This hoop can also be used as a frame, and be painted (like I did here with black acrylic paint) or just left natural, - an instructions sheet in English with all the information you will need: a step by step tutorial and guide of stitches. Optional: embroidery scissors, thread snips or seam ripper. Dimensions: The finished embroidery will measure 7 inches in diameter.

Goldwork embroidery and more

Started a new shisha sampler a few days ago. It was to be a simple thing to practise the stitch but it grew in the making, and it's growing still.Because of this, and its colour, I call it the Shisha forest, although forests don't usually grow any more, these days, quite the contrary

Matrix - Stencil © 2014 Patricia E. Ritter Stencils are templates that are constructed of flexible plastic, and are used for marking quilts and projects. Our stencils have been designed for both longarm and domestic machine quilters. BORDER / ROW SIZE: 6 inch

Bedford, England-based embroidery artist Humayrah Bint Altaf (previously) continues to construct ornate insects using shimmering threads and metallic beads. Her dragonflies, bees, beetles, and butterflies take shape using carefully paired patterns and colors that form wings, bodies, and even delicate feet. While Altaf takes artistic license with the exact shapes and colors in her embroideries, her use of bright, reflective materials adds a sense of life to these insect interpretations. More

Herringbone Stitch is a stitch which is a base for many other stitches. It runs diagonally across the lines and is pretty simple to work with.

Discover Hannah Mansfield's award-winning goldwork flower sculptures, inspired by the seasons and embodying delicate textures, at the Hand & Lock Prize 2019.