Here are the best types of embroidery fabrics and some things to keep in mind when choosing materials to embroider on.

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Using invisible thread can be tricky when working on a quilt project. This video gives a few helpful tips on when to use the thread and the type you should look for.

By popular demand, this week's needle and thREAD post is dedicated to the "easy and neat little way to hem chiffon" I men...

When you're working with T-shirts, it's important to choose the right needle and thread to accomodate the stretchy fabric.

By popular demand, this week's needle and thREAD post is dedicated to the "easy and neat little way to hem chiffon" I men...

Stem Stitch is my favorite hand embroidery stitch, because it is so versatile and so attractive. The poor stem stitch doesn’t get the attention it is due, in my opinion – most folks tend to stitch lines today using backstitch, running stitch, and chain stitch, more than they do with stem stitch. But stem stitch ...

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If you do a lot of sewing by hand, you are going to love this Threading A Needle hack. I love learning faster and easier ways to get things done and this was de…

Learn how to choose sewing machine needles to sew denim. Whether you're sewing jeans or upcycling denim, these tips will help you.

Check out Amigurumi Kira Doll, knitting models and examples now and start making. Free amigurumi patterns for you.

Learn how to start and end embroidery stitches with this easy to follow tutorial featuring three simple methods.

The white work embroidery is self-explanatory. The name alone hints at what this stitching is all about. It is the fine delicate embroidery done on white cloth with white thread, as seen on table l…

Securing thread on the backside can't be avoided in hand embroidery. These tips will help you to end embroidery stitches in a safe way.

Amy of While Wearing Heels tells us a bit about her project to embroider a map of the United States. Not as simple as it sounds. The pretty result will be made into a quilt by Amy’s mom. (Yea…

Ansie of Sol y Sombra shares a quick tutorial for modifying a scanned image so you can use it as an embroidery pattern. See her tute.

Looking for the best fabric to use with your punch needle? Look no further! I'll show you which fabrics work with which type of punch needle, and which ones to avoid.

This is a really quick post with a couple of tips on how to thread up your embroidery thread to get you ready for embroidery. I learned this from one of my embroidery teachers many years ago. Thank you Mrs Huebner! Knotting Your Thread If you use a holding knot to secure your thread you want

You may find that as your embroidery skills and experience have grown, you’re eager to try a wider range of threads for various stitches, effects, and techniques. If you’re ready to branch out and play with something new, here is a sampling of some threads that are great for embroidery. It all depen

Six simple steps to sewing with elastic thread successfully (otherwise known as shirring). Learn how to master these basic techniques.

Have you been wanting to learn how to do punch needle embroidery? In this Punch Needle for Beginners Tutorial, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with punch needle today!

The easiest way to repair a pinhole prick in your favorite T-Shirt doesn't need needle, thread or sewing at all— just this quick trick that works like magic.

Today, just a quick little stitch tip to start your week off – and hopefully to make your embroidery quicker and easier! Last week, we talked about the back of embroidery projects and I shared three tips to help you keep the back neat when it matters. Among those tips, we looked at how to ...

Stem stitch is a beautiful rope-like hand embroidery stitch that works great for writing with a needle and thread. There are two real difficulties with stem stitch: stitch direction and curves. I’ll try to eliminate both of those difficulties in this tutorial. Before venturing into the tutorial, you might want to take a look at ...

To get started with punch needle you will need four key materials; a punch needle tool, fabric, a frame or hoop for stretching your fabric and yarn to punch with. Choosing yarn for your punch needle project can definitely be one of the most fun parts of your planning. However, it’s helpful to keep a few useful tips in mind when you pick the yarn for your next project.

Our first new design for 2023! This amazing golden eagle is stitched in cross stitch and blackwork. This kit includes detailed instructions on how to create this design. DETAILS Please Note: all our charts are for COUNTED stitching and are not printed onto fabric. The Finished design size is 39 x 25cm (15.5 x 10.5 inches) The Full Kit contains the chart, colour key, instructions, fabric, needle and threads. The 'Chart Only' Kit contains the chart, colour key and instructions. The Number of Thread Colours used is 29. We recommend DMC Stranded Cotton for our designs but can specify other manufacturers thread codes on request, please contact us for details. The Fabric Count, the Full Kit is supplied with 14 count Aida. There are some fractional stitches used in this design. All our designs are created by Debbie Harding, Copyright © DoodleCraft Design Ltd.

I had both of my Grandson's for the weekend. After they left today I went back to the studio to keep working on my pine needles. I fu...

If you hand sew, then you are no stranger to the trouble of threading a needle. Struggle no more! Once you learn How to Use a Needle Threader, you will have the needle threaded in no time. This page will outline the basics of needle threaders and then provide a tutorial for using one. If your needle eye of large, then you may not need a needle threader tool but otherwise, this sewing notion is a must-have. A simple needle threader is inexpensive, which is why every sewist should own one. This reference page and tutorial is perfect for beginner sewists, but everyone could use a refresher in threading needles with this tool. Once you start using a needle threader (and there are several options available), you will wonder how you ever got along without one. But, first, you need to learn how to use the different types. Get the latest free sewing patterns and tutorials by signing up for our Sewing It Up newsletter!

Chain stitch is a must-have in your embroidery vocabulary! These valuable tips will show you the way to work curves and corners, join the ends and save the thread as you chain stitch.

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

How To Make A Ruched Fabric Flower is a step by step tutorial where I share the easy steps to make a fabric flower to make on your quilts!

Want to learn how to embroider animal fur so that it actually looks realistic? This post go over some tips to help you learn how...

Here is a fun modification of my Wee Woodland Wuzzies pattern: a Wee Dragon! To make this toy, you will need a copy of that pattern *, plus the Dragon and Friends pattern for the wings (or some felt). Materials 20 g of worsted weight yarn in variegated green (or whatever colour you want your dragon), 15 g of fingering weight yarn in light green (or green felt), 3 and 4 mm (US size 2.5 and 6) knitting needles, polyester stuffing, a pair of 6 mm safety eyes, yarn to embroider the face, tapestry needle, hand-sewing needle and thread (if you make the wings from felt) Use the worsted weight yarn and 4 mm needles for the Body, Head, and Tail. Body Work the body from the Wee Wuzzy pattern with the following mods: After Row 10, work 5 rows of st st, instead of 3 rows. After Row 14 (second set of bobbles), work 5 rows of st st, instead of 3 rows. Head Work the head from the Wee Wuzzy Mouse, ignoring the colour changes. Alternatively, work one of the other animal heads, if you would like your dragon to have a shorter or longer nose. Tail Work the tail from the Wee Wuzzy Otter, adding 3 more rows of st st after row 16. Stuff and assemble the toy as written in the Wee Wuzzy pattern. Embroider a mouth, nose, and some teeth on the dragon's face. You can also add extra details like claws and eyebrows. Wings Using the fingering weight yarn and 3 mm needles, make the wings from the Dragon pattern. Alternatively, cut 2 wings from felt, and sew them onto your dragon's back with the hand-sewing needle and thread. I also used my questionable crochet skills to add this little ridge down the back (sorry I can't elaborate, I just mess around with a hook and yarn until it looks about right). Bye-bye wee dragon! *If you don't have both patterns, and would rather buy the Dragon pattern, you could use my free Holiday Mice pattern for the body and head, and improvise a tail - start with 15 sts, and gradually decrease to 5, over about 20 rows. P.S. I'm going to start adding the "patternmods" label to the posts which fit under that category, so they're easier to find. But they will all still have the "tutorial" label as well, if you are used to finding them that way.

Learn how to do punch needle with yarn the easy way in this step by step tutorial! Includes video tutorial and written instructions.

work in progress detail of stitch and the working needle burden stitch I have continued a little progress with my piece for the North East Embroiderers' Guild regional exhibition celebrating the Lindisfarne Gospels coming to Durham city this summer. I decided to work burden stitch which has a weaving quality about it and thought it worked quite well. I used some old silk threads I had and outlined with gold couching. I wanted the blue area to have a different look to the red area which is very open silk shading with curled couching. The exhibition will be held in Durham Cathedral from 27th May to 23th June.