Needlework crafts

26 ways to display your finished cross stitch. Try covered buttons, lampshades, bookmarks, frames, bracelets, mason jars and more!

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Thanks to university libraries and dedicated individuals in the United States and around the world, it is possible to find hundreds of free, out-of-copyright needlework and embroidery books and pat…

Did you know you can convert a cross stitch pattern into a needlepoint design? Let's explore how.

7 different thread starts: Ways to make that first stitch so that your thread stays in place and keeps your back tidy!

As you use embroidery floss for a project, you'll find you're left with small bits of leftover floss. These leftover bits of floss are often referred to as Old Ratty Threads (or ORTs, for short), and newer stitchers often ask what they're "supposed" to be doing with them. As is always the case in hand embroidery, there aren't any "rules" for what to do with these leftover bits of floss. In this post, I share a few ideas for what you might do with them!

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If you’re one of those sewers who can’t stand to waste even the tiniest piece of fabric, we have good news for you. There is a way to both r...

Got an old strainer? Upcycle it with a bit of stitchin fun! An embroidered strainer adds whimsy and more to your story-telling home.

How to create a slow stitch kit. Keep supplies easy to grab and go.

Handkerchief is one of the essential item to carry with you. It is not only practical (you will find lots of time you need to wipe your hands or face, or tie your hair up and all you need is to pull your handkerchief out), but can also be a sign of your personality. Put a design on the corner of the handkerchief, and you have a unique item that belongs only to you! Many people make handkerchiefs for themselves and also to give. Handkerchiefs with unique designs make great presents – imagine…

Use up scraps of fabric and embroidery thread to make sweet hanging bird decorations, a perfect craft project for embroidery beginners

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…

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If you are trying to create needlepoint canvases at home, use these expert tips for painting a canvas for your next project. We asked Perry for tips on how to paint a canvas for needlepointing like a pro, and here's what she had to share, from the best tools to tracing design help. #marthastewart #crafts #sewingprojects #sewing #diycrafts #diyideas #diygifts

Learn how to create adorable fluffy embroidery designs with this easy-to-follow tutorial. Perfect for beginners, this tutorial will teach you everything you need to know to get started. #embroidery #handembroidery . #Embroidery_Hoop_Art_Diy #Basic_Hand_Embroidery_Stitches #Clothes_Embroidery_Diy #Denim_Embroidery

Sometimes we are stumped with what embroidery design we want to use. Perhaps we are bored with our normal go to pattern, or maybe we just can’t find the perfect fit for a project. This amazi…

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