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The French knot — that beautiful little raised stitch that adds such gorgeous texture to your embroidery. I know it has a bit of a reputation for being tricky, but in this tutorial I’m going to break it down nice and slowly so you can master it with confidence. There are step by step instructions…
Well, it has been really hot here and I have been taking the opportunity to craft outside. It really got me thinking about how to make it easier to do that in the future. I could set up a crafting corner outside! No need to set up your workspace in the attic or to take…
This is the sixteenth part in a 30 part series showing you different mixed media cards that I have made. These will all include video tutorials and I am hoping that you will get some great ideas and make your own mixed media cards for all occasions. This card is a card made really simply…
Chain stitch is such a pretty stitch. The chain stitch is one of the most beautiful and versatile embroidery stitches you can learn — and in this tutorial I’ll show you exactly how to do it, nice and slowly, step by step. That gorgeous linked loop effect is easier to achieve than you might think,…
This is the fifteenth part in a 30 part series showing you different mixed media cards that I have made. These will all include video tutorials and I am hoping that you will get some great ideas and make your own mixed media cards for all occasions. This card is a flower pounded card and…
Stem stitch, as the name suggests can be used when creating stems for flowers and plants in hand embroidery. However, it is so much more useful than that. It is a great stitch in many situations including outlining. It is also great when used with satin stitch to fill in shapes. It is really easy…
Okay, we have all been there – that moment when the seedlings come up but you have no real idea what you planted just there! You really must mark what you plant where but how do you make that more fun – perhaps even involve the kids. Embrace homemade garden markers. Homemade garden markers are…
The running stitch is one of the most fundamental and essential techniques in both hand embroidery and sewing. Often considered the first stitch beginners learn, it consists of a simple series of straight stitches with evenly spaced gaps between them, creating a dashed line effect across the fabric. Most of us learnt this stitch at…
This is the fourteenth part in a 30 part series showing you different mixed media cards that I have made. These will all include video tutorials and I am hoping that you will get some great ideas and make your own mixed media cards for all occasions. The intention is that you can make your…
Paint by numbers has made a remarkable comeback in recent years and I must confess that I have now enjoyed 3 of them. This accessible art form allows anyone (even me)—regardless of artistic background—to create stunning artwork without formal training or experience. Whether you’re a complete beginner seeking a creative outlet or an experienced artist…