Category: Embroidery
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Free Embroidery Pattern: Feather Hoop Art
Download this free embroidery pattern to create your very own Feather Hoop Art. You can transfer either or both feathers, depending on your preference. You can fill the sections as I have done, or simply embroider the outline for a simple but striking affect. The choice of colours and stitches is entirely yours, or you…
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How to finish your embroidery hoop: adhesive method
There are several different ways to finish and back embroidery hoops, each with their own merits. How you choose to finish your hoops often comes down to personal preference, and its worth trying out a few to discover what your favourite method is. This post takes you step by step through how to glue the…
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Sewing Tutorial: Flamingo Embroidery Hoop
July’s theme for my Creative Sewing Challenge was ‘Flamingo’. I knew I wanted to create something bold and beautiful to reflect this theme, and was inspired by the many flamingo-related quotes I came across. So I created this Embroidery Hoop Design. Download the free flamingo pattern below, and read on for simple step by step…
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How to decorate an embroidery hoop: bias binding method
I’ve been enjoying designing and making embroidery hoop art for a while now, particularly since I launched my Creative Sewing Challenge. But I thought it was time to focus on the hoop itself, and how that too can be prettied up to add to the finished product. The tutorial below takes you step by step…
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How to turn children’s drawings into embroidery
If you have children in your life, you’ll know just how exquisite and endearing their drawings can be. And if you love to sew, you may want to consider using your skills to capture these lovely moments from their childhood to make wall art that lasts a lifetime. This step by step tutorial will show…