• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to footer
Create Whimsy

Create Whimsy

Inspring makers and sharing their stories

  • Quilting
    • How to Quilt
    • Free Quilt Patterns
    • Art Quilts
    • Modern Quilting
    • English Paper Piecing (EPP)
    • Foundation Piecing
    • Crazy Quilting
    • Improv Quilting
    • Easy Quilt Blocks
    • Quilt Tutorials
    • Machine Quilting
    • Hand Quilting
  • Embroidery
    • Hand Embroidery
    • Machine Embroidery
    • Sashiko
    • Embroidery Tutorials
  • Beading
    • Bead Embroidery
    • Off-Loom Bead Weaving
  • Sewing
    • Scrap Fabric Sewing Project Ideas
    • Making Clothes
      • Costumes
    • Bags
    • Babies
  • MORE
    • Surface Design
      • Eco Printing and Dyeing
    • Appliqué
      • Fusing
    • Jewelry Making
      • Wirework
      • Handmade Bracelets
      • Handmade Necklaces
    • Mixed Media
      • Collage Art
    • Kumihimo
    • Weaving
    • Crochet
    • Knitting
    • DIY Organization
      • Decorative Containers
    • DIY Home Décor
      • DIY Throw Pillows
    • Recycle DIY
    • Felting
    • Crafts
    • Occasions
      • Easter
      • Mothers Day
      • Fathers Day
      • Fourth of July
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
      • DIY Valentine Ideas
    • Paper Crafting
    • Metalsmithing
    • Painting & Drawing
    • Pottery-Ceramics
    • Toys & Games
    • Sculpture
  • Newsletter Sign Up

Search results for:

Leaf Stitch final

Leaf Stitch Embroidery

The Leaf Embroidery Stitch forms the spine of the leaf with overlapping hand stitches. Work from alternating sides to form the crossovers in the center.
Finished sample of the scroll stitch

Scroll Stitch Embroidery

The scroll stitch is a form of the running knotted stitch that forms a line of little scrolls. This hand embroidery stitch is great for outlines and edges.
Pearl stitch finished 2

Pearl Stitch Embroidery

The pearl stitch is a knotted hand embroidery stitch that is worked in a line; so it gives great texture with the knots. Great for outlines.
Laced Running Stitch sample

Laced Running Stitch: Hand Embroidery Tutorial

The Laced Running Stitch is an easy stitch, but looks like you did a lot of work. Start with a Running Stitch, then lace another thread through those stitches.
Whipped Running stitch sampler

Embroidery: Whipped Running Stitch (Cordonnet Stitch)

I did the whipped running stitch with one solid thread and one variegated thread. I love the way the variegated thread adds visual interest to embroidery.
double running stitch embroidery stitch finished

Double Running Stitch Embroidery

The double running stitch is a great hand embroidery stitch for working long lines. It is also called a Holbein stitch or Assisi stitch.
Canopy weights attached

How to Make DIY Canopy Weights for Pop Up Tent

I ordered a pop-up canopy to use at outdoor art shows. Works great – glad we did a trial run set up before the first show! One of the reasons…
Bias tape with pins getting the fabric under the second pin

How to Make Continuous Bias Binding Tape: Two Ways

You don't need to buy fancy bias tape makers in all of the specific sizes - make it any size you want! It's easy with glass head pins and an…
Fashion Forward

Fashion Forward, 300 Years of Fashion

I had the amazing experience of visiting the Fashion Forward, 3 Centuries of Fashion exhibit while in Paris recently. Garments and sets are beautiful!
Running Stitch sample

Running Stitch Embroidery: Instructions and YouTube

Here is my embroidery sampler #3 - the running stitch, one of the most basic embroidery stitches. Try to make even stitches, matching length top and bottom.
Seed Stitch for Embroidery

Seed Stitch Embroidery Tutorial

Seed Stitch is next for my 100-stitch embroidery sampler. Seed stitch is similar size stitches in random directions to fill in a space. Couldn't put it down!
Quilts of Valor quilt with a veteran

Quilts of Valor – Honor Veterans with Quilts

The Quilts of Valor Foundation is dedicated to wrapping every veteran "touched by war" in a warm comforting quilt. My brother was honored on the 4th of July.
More modern embroidery patterns by Patchwork Posse

10 Resources for Free Hand Embroidery Patterns!

I've found some blogs and websites that offer free embroidery patterns! Patterns for whatever mood strikes. All designs are free!
Fabric folded and fabric wrapped on comic book boards

Best Fabric and Thread Storage Ideas: Organize Your Stash

Ready for your MSM (Master of Stash Management) degree? Check out this collection of fabric storage ideas to make the best use of your studio space.
Small bag holding embroidery project

Easy Bags to Sew

A bag has simple seams, can be made from just one or two fabrics, and is achievable in a relatively short period of time - if you select the right…
Best tools for Hand Embroidery

Best Tools for Hand Embroidery

Tools for hand embroidery are not complicated, but you want the best quality you can afford. The best scissors, needles, threaders, hoops and books are here.
Best threads for Hand Embroidery horizontal image of threads

Best Threads for Hand Embroidery: Floss and Thread Guide

The thread you choose for hand embroidery can change the look of your project. Matte or shiny? Thick or thin? smooth or nubby? Cotton, silk, wool or metallic?
Couching, finished

Couching Stitch Tutorial: Tips and Video

This is the perfect embroidery stitch to showcase a thread as the decorative thread stays entirely on top of your work, held in place with a working thread.
ten fiber art postcards with birds, bird house and flowers

How to Make Quilted Fabric Postcards Tutorial

Art postcards are fun to make! Use Timtex or a heavy fusible interfacing for the core. Add background fabric and design elements with fusible web. Mail it!
Split stitch another angle of bringing your needle through the thread

How to do the Split Stitch Embroidery: Hand Embroidery Tutorial

With Split Stitch, you split your thread with the point of the needle in the middle of each stitch. The overlap adds texture to the hand embroidered line.

Navigation

Previous 1 … 65 66 67 68 69 … 73 Next

Footer

Learn More

  • About Create Whimsy
  • Work with Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Browse

  • Occasions
  • Destinations

Makers

Spotlight Stories

Marketing for Makers / Biz Tips

Copyright © 2025 · Create Whimsy®