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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.
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!
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.
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
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: 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 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.
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!
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.
How to Stem Stitch Embroidery; Tutorial with Video
If you follow your line and take small, consistent stitches, tight curves appear smooth with Stem Stitch. You can achieve sharp corners, too.
Fly Stitch Embroidery
The Fly Stitch can be birds in the air, a long curly vine or a decorative fill stitch - and it's easy! You'll want to know this hand embroidery stitch.
Chain Stitch Embroidery; How to Tutorial and Video
I love working my hand embroidery in chain stitch! But one of the lovelies of the chain stitch is its versatility. Can be dense or open and airy.
10 Easy Embroidery Stitches to Embellish Your Projects
Hand embroidery is so relaxing, and small projects can go anywhere with you. There are a gazillion stitches out there. Learn some of the often used stitches.
How to Sew a Fabric Pocket Tissue Cover: Tutorial
This Easy and Cute Tissue Cover is a fun and easy project to use up scraps and make a personalized accessory for your purse. Less than 20 minutes to make!
How to Sew On Scout Badges and Attaching Patches
How to sew Girl Scout Patches perfectly - it's easy with a sew-in-the-ditch foot. Line the vertical edge of the foot along the edge stitching on the patch.
Big Ruffle Pillows
I made decorator pillows with pillow forms, upholstery fabric and a silk taffeta window panel to make the gathered ruffles.
Repurposed Denim Dress
With mis-matched cotton scraps and perle cotton thread I arranged squares on a repurposed denim dress and attached with a running stitch in the Boro style.
Make Your Own Headbands
I bought headbands from the dollar store and flowers from the craft store and I now have 10 new cute headbands with flowers on them to match my outfits!