Tag: hand embroidery
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Free Embroidery Pattern: Stay Home Stay Cosy
At the time of writing, the UK is into its 3rd lockdown as the battle against COVID-19 continues. To keep myself sane, I have turned once again to embroidery. It calms my energy, occupies my thoughts and keeps me creative. This embroidery design was created in particular to focus on the more positive aspects of…
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How to transfer embroidery designs using trace and tear
If you are new to embroidery you will probably be interested to learn about different techniques for transferring those lovely embroidery designs for you to begin stitching. My post ‘10 Ways to Transfer Embroidery Designs‘ provides an overview of several different techniques you can try. But this post will give you step by step instructions…
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Sewing with Children: embroidered needle case
So far this week I have featured a series of activities to help children develop their sewing skills across a range of ages and stages. Today, I’m moving things forward yet again to share a project that not only encourages practice of different stitches, but also creates a tangible and useful product that can be…
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Free Embroidery Pattern: Rainbow of Hope
As the world grapples with the fear and uncertainty that COVID-19 has bought about, I was hunting high and low for some good news stories to share with members of my Creative Sewing Challenge. And I found a news story about the rainbows that children of Italy are drawing and hanging in their windows with…
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Tutorial: Felt Bird Ornament
These little felt ornaments are inspired by scandi-style birds, and are an absolute delight to make. Choose whatever colours and stitches you would like to use to create a collection of birds completely unique to you and your Christmas style. Before you start, why not take a moment to sign up to my Creative Sewing…