A brief history and some rad photos. em·broi·der·y /əmˈbroid(ə)rē/ 1. the art of creating and producing raised designs or motifs on woven fabrics, paper, or plastic and, in rare instances, on knitted fabrics. Like the 87 year old in all of us, embroidery is an old soul. The form of art appeared way back (waaaay back) in Cro-Magnon fossils dating back as early as 30,000 BCE. Embroidery later appeared in China in 3500 BCE, and then again during the Iron Age as early as 2500 BCE. Basically, embroidery is a stubborn old lady. A long, long time later (but still way waaaay back) in the 1500's, embroidery became popular in Europe, and then grew all over the world. In many cultures, the art was associated with wealth, because, you know, these hand-made things take time. In the 19th century the innovation of Berlin wool (like the adult version of color by numbers) allowed embroidery to gain popularity among the lower class and domestics. Because of its speed and cost, most of the embroidery you see today is machine made. In present day, embroidery is seen as a creative outlet and a form of expression. (not that humans weren't creative back then either). We love us some unusual, spectacular and just plain beautiful forms of expression. Find here some of our favorites and click through to find the amazingly cool artists behind each photograph (if they hadn't gone incognito). If you're a history buff or just can't get enough of embroidery, you can find more information here and here. Now go on, get your trendy, on-point (pun intended) embroidery on.
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Learn how to make these easy cactus rocks. This is a simple tutorial and a fun craft for kids! Make a whole cactus rock family too!
You've likely heard of the crochet style of amigurumi (or seen it in your interweb travels) -- it's the crafty equivalent of those adorable photos of puppies and kittens that make you go "aww." Traditionally, amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. If you knit or crochet, it is very easy to get started with amigurumi, even for beginners. There are thousands of amigurumi patterns out there that range from easy to advanced, and come in every shape and size. To make it a easier to pick up those crochet hooks for the first time, we compiled these resources to get you started with crochet amigurumi! Also See: How to Write a Custom Amigurumi Pattern The Best Videos to Learn Amigurumi Crochet Step One: Learn the BasicsThis amigurumi crochet course, offered by Craftsy and instructor Stacey Trock, teaches you all the basics you need to know. Later lessons even teach you how to design your own patterns, bringing your creations to fruition! Tutorials for Further Learning: The Best Videos for learning how to amigurumi crochet Tips for Reading Japanese Crochet Patterns The Best Tutorials for 6 Unbelievably Cute Amigurumi Projects Cute and Crawly Amigurumi Patterns Ravelry.com Amigurumi Hippo Crafters, meet Ella: a teeny amigurumi hippopotamus! This free and easy amigurumi pattern is great to give as a gift (or to just make for yourself). Amigurumifood.blogspot.com Amigurumi Hot Chocolate Bracing yourself for the winter chill? This cute and cuddly amigurumi mug of hot chocolate pattern will help get you in the winter spirit. Just make sure to make the smiling marshmallows, too. Crochet Giraffe Buddies Another easy pattern to try is this one for cuddly crochet amigurumi giraffes. Ravelry.com Crochet Amigurumi Kitty Around six inches in length, this crochet amigurumi kitten from Stephanie Law is a plush toy sure to win over crafters' hearts. Craftsy.com Amigurumi Bunny Another project great for beginners that's part of a Stacey Trock class is this Amigurumi Bunny! Adorably Kawaii Sleepy Knit Fox Ready for more of a challenge? This intermediate pattern for a sleepy amigurumi fox is knitted, not crochet. So if you're more comfortable with needles rather than hooks, this is your pattern! Top Crochet Patterns Top Crochet Patterns has a download with a handful of amigurumi animal patterns you can including a walrus, octopus, and penguin. mybackyardmonsters.tumblr.com Little Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf Indulge your fond memories of childhood fairytales and make an amigurumi Little Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf. An intermediate to advanced pattern, this project is great for crocheters that want to hone their skills. blog.mohumohu.com Crochet Kawaii Stars Crochet kawaii stars are a beginner-friendly amigurumi project that can be made into a garland, festive decorations, or stocking stuffers! blog.mohumohu.com Amigurumi Bumble Bee There's a lot of buzz around this beginner-friendly amigurumi crochet bee pattern from blog MohuMohu! Perfect for your first project, this cute little bee is crochet in the round and comes out to about 2 inches long. Adorably Kawaii Crochet Baby Dragon The scope of amigurumi is far from limited to animals found in the wild. Embrace mythical animals, too, by making one of these crochet amigurumi baby dragons! This pattern is suited for beginners and intermediates, and comes out to about 5 inches. Amigurumi Pear Have a fruit bowl that needs a new friend? This delicious pear project comes free from My Amigurumi Farm.
Hello all, and Happy Spring! I was asked by Pat Bravo to participate in her Etno Blog Tour. This tour shares with you her newest collection, Etno. Inspired by ethnic patterns, Etno features a colorful selection of fun prints in yellows, pinks, blues, blacks, whites, and tans. I combined most of the prints using flying geese and half square triangles to create my Etno quilt top. Are not the fabrics lovely? For the official list of those participating in this hop with links, please visit here. April 3rd ~ Teri at Fa Sew La April 4th ~ Lisa at The Quilt Jam April 5th ~ Hilary at Young Texan Mama April 6th ~ Sharon at Color Girl Quilts April 7th ~ Marija at Marija's Fabric Creations April 8th ~ Nancy at Owens Olivia April 9th ~ Becky at Sewin 4 Him April 10th ~ Erin at Poppy Quinn April 11th ~ Kathryn at Up*It*Is*Quilts April 12th ~ Lori at Lori Hartman Designs April 13th ~ Abbey at Sew Charleston April 14th ~ Aida at Aika Maku April 15th ~ Debbie at A Quilter's Table April 16th ~ Lara at Scrap Quilt Preach April 17th~ Isabel at Lamb & Wolfie April 18th ~ Kylie at Faith Love Fabric Please stop by Marija's Fabric Creations and check out tomorrow's feature at Sewin 4 Him to see what these quilters are up to. Helpful links: Art Gallery Fabrics Pat Bravo's Blog Find me elsewhere: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Have a great week! xx nancy One year ago: Sweet as Honey Two years ago: Bedroom Makeover Three years ago: My first quilt My quilting book released Sept. 24, 2015 and is on Amazon. Check it out!
Materials Main colour aran yarn (for the Junimo – you can just use the same green as the stardrop leaves) Purple aran yarn (for the stardrop) Green aran yarn (for the stardrop leaves) Cheek c…
Well, hello there gold cross (or plus) quilts! Are you swooning? I have to admit there was a small moment of burnout. I did not want to look at or make another plus quilt, but after completing them and taking photos, I am back in love. Will this style ever die? Nope. I think this trend will soon become a classic. Three of these are for sale and are listed in my shop. There will be more gold quilts coming in the future, possibly venturing away from this print, so stay tuned. I hope you like them as much as I do! xx nancy Quilts can be purchased here. One year ago: Modern Quilts Two years ago: Flea Market Finds Find me elsewhere: Instagram, Facebook, Etsy shop, Pinterest
Learn to crochet this unique coaster that is in the shape of a cute animal paw! Watch the video tutorial to learn making this adorable crochet paw coaster.
I'm very happy to be part of Trixi's sew a softie - 2017 this summer. Here is my contribution to it: A can of sardines in two sizes for Big & small. You'll love to sew them and you can make a fishing game with them if you like or use them as purse charms... Use small pieces of colourful felt and twine and crochet thread. Mix whatever you like and try free stitches. I love silvery and golden threats for gift tags and this time is used them to give the fishes a glittery touch. The Idea was to sew 4 felt fishes for a real sardine can. They turned out to be medium level for teens and adults. So i draw the template bigger and tried to make them easy for beginners. BEGINNER: Use the big fish template for younger children. Draw on the two parts (left and right) with silver or golden glitter glue. Let it dry for 6-8 hours. Sew the 2 parts with running stitches together. Best to use crochet yarn for it. Now i've got a Step-by-Step tutorial for the big sardine for you (easy level). The small ones are made the same way. BIG SARDINE What you need for one fish: - Piece of grey felt, 13x18cm - small ribbon, 3cm - optional: Keyring - Hand sewing thread (grey) - Twine (dark and bright silver) - Polyester fiberfill - Chopstick or pencil (for stuffing) - Needles for both threads -Scissors Print out the template HERE Step by step: 1. Download and print out the template and cut out the big fish twice. Put the ribbon in the mouth. 2. Sew the two parts with blanket or buttonhole stitches together. Don't sew the tail. Leave an opening from 15mm for the filling. Stuff the fish. A chopstick or pencil is very helpful. Note: Not to much stuffing, otherwise it's not easy to handle the stitching. 3. Start between the 2 felt parts from the fishtail and use running stitches. Back stitches mark the head of the fish. For the eye i did 5 stitches like a star, each with a knot. 4. Make lots of running stitches to give the fish a sparkling look. FISHING GAME Sew about 6 sardines and add some keyrings to them. Form a hook from wire or use a magnet to make a fishing rod. Now you've got a fishing game for sure. HANDBAG CHARM The smaller sardines are lovely as purse and handbag charms :-) HAPPY SUMMERTIME WITH SEW A SOFTIE! Now please head over to Trixi's amazing sew a softie 2017-list with 31 great sewing crafts! this post first appeard on www.schaeresteipapier.ch
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Follow this free amigurumi pattern to create a orange using Alize Cotton Gold and Vita Cotton Lira. The crochet orange is small enough to fit in child’s palm.
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Little dinosaur crochet pattern - Free Amigurumi Pattern With this pattern you will be able to make a small and cute dinosaur amigurumi, in just a few steps! WRITTEN FREE PATTERN at: https://toffoletta.com/2018/08/16/little-dino-amigurumi-p... WRITTEN PATTERN | Purchase the printable PDF at: https://www.etsy.com/toffoletta/listing/962909839 PATTERN DETAILS: Difficulty: Beginner Terms (US terminology): MR: magic ring ch: chain sc: single crochet dc: double crochet inc: increase dec: invisible decrease sl st: slip stitch st(s): stitch(es) (…)rep…times: repeat stitches within brackets x times R: round(s) Materials: hook n. 2,75 mm light and dark green cotton yarn (a few grams) a small amount of black embroydery floss n. 2 safety eyes (5 mm) pins, yarn needle, scissors and stitch marker fiberfill for stuffing Additional info I used Catania Schachenmayr cotton, but of course you can use the colors and yarn you prefer. The body is made in one piece, starting from the head and arriving at the bottom. The paws are made crocheting directly on the body. The tail and the scales are made separately and then sewn to the body. If you want, take a picture of your mini Dno and tag me I can’t wait to see it!
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Toco is an amigurumi toucan. PDF crochet pattern includes all instructions and step by step images to make this crochet bird
This pattern is available in GERMAN and ENGLISH!!! These instructions are available in German and ENGLISH!!! This is a crochet pattern, not the finished item! ------------------------------------------- With this crochet pattern you can crochet your own little turtle. (pdf file to download) With the material specified, the turtle is approx. 10 cm long and 4 cm high and is therefore ideal as a baby rattle, pendant for stroller chains, mobiles or for the Maxicosi. The instructions are very detailed and the many pictures will help you create your turtles. What material you need: Cotton or organic cotton is used, crocheted with a size 3 or 3.5 crochet hook. Aside from that: • Sewing needle for sewing • Rattle ball (if you want) • Filling cotton What you should be able to do: Basics in crochet, crocheting in the round, chain stitches, single crochet stitches, magic ring, slip stitch, decreases and increases, sewing on different body parts. I look forward to your pictures of your little turtle and would be happy if you tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can see your crocheted turtle :) https://www.instagram.com/_petitbonnet_/?hl=de ------------------------------------------- With this pattern you can crochet your own little turtle. (PDF file) The little turtle is perfect for example for baby rattles, baby seat chains, playing chains, keychains or a baby mobile :-) The pattern is written very detailed and the many pictures will help you with the creation of your turtles. Level: easy Knowledge: crochet in spiral rounds, crochet basics, single crochet, chain stitch, slip stitch. Material you will need: •hooksize 3mm or 3.5mm •cotton yarn • sewing needle • rattle • stuffing ------------------------------------------- Copyright (German): All rights reserved. The little turtle and the accompanying instructions were designed and written by the Petit bonnet label and are therefore the property of Petit bonnet. The instructions are for private use only! The entire manual as well as parts of it may not be reproduced, published (either online or in print), modified, translated into other languages, exchanged or sold. The turtles made according to these instructions may be sold if they are personally handmade and are also produced in limited quantities. Photos of the little turtle may be shown on the Internet if Petitbonnet is clearly named as the designer (design and instructions by @_petitbonnet_). Copyright (English): All rights reserved. *The little turtle* as well as the corresponding pattern were written and designed by the label Petit bonnet and are thus property of Petit bonnet. The pattern is for private use only! Neither the pattern as a whole, nor parts of it may be reproduced, published (printed and/or in digital form), altered, translated into other languages, exchanged or sold. All finished turtles based on this pattern may be sold in limited quantities , provided that they were personally handmade by you. You may share photos of *the little turtle* online, if credit is explicitly and clearly given to the designer Petitbonnet (Design and pattern by @_petitbonnet_).
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Shark preschool cut and paste for numbers 1-5. Package includes 5 worksheets. Perfect activity for practicing cutting, gluing, and sequencing.Have enjoy!CatandMeDigital...
The Italian artist behind Lindadi Creations recently shared a stunning, colorful aquarium that she made entirely out of yarn.
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Cheap and easy fabric crafts and quick sewing ideas with fabric scraps for home decor, DIY Christmas gifts, bags, cute accessories & stocking stuffers.
