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Disclaimer: This post might contain some affiliate links, you can find my full Disclosure Policy here. EMBROIDERY INSPIRATION Some of the images I share for your inspiration are from the public domain. You can easily adapt them to your needs, and with a bit of imagination, they can be a great start for your next project. Please note that restrictions might still apply to some of the images. If you intend to use these images in your commercial projects, please follow each image source link and always double-check their copyright restrictions, and ask for the author’s permission if required....

There’s a little something for everyone in your life. Navigate quickly using the links below to jump to your preferred section, or keep scrolling to enjoy the entire collection. Inspirational Easter Messages For some, Easter’s all about bunnies, eggs, and chocolate, but it’s also about something deeper – hope and renewal. These Easter messages of hope are little reminders that no matter what life throws at you, there’s always a chance for a fresh start....

The inspiration for this pattern came from the amazing Ikigai book, which by the way if you didn’t read it yet, please do! Packed with beautiful Japanese stories and learnings about how to live a more mindful life and add more purpose to it, you will absolutely love it! Take your time, enjoy the process, and let your individual identity shine! Learn exactly how to print your fabric at home and embroider the Cherry Blossom Pattern in the tutorial below....

There’s modern designs, heartfelt and sentimental templates, cards including messages for mom, grandma, sister, mom to be, and so much more. Everyone deserves a little extra love on Mother’s Day, right? Just print them out, add your own personal message, and you’ve got yourself a heartfelt gift that Mom will cherish forever. Free Mother’s Day Cards to Print These Mother’s day card templates are designed as single-fold cards in 5×7” size and are blank inside....

But guess what? This awesome stitch method isn’t just for flowers. Let’s see how to stitch it and when it’s suitable to use it. USE: Heavy borders, covering seams OTHER NAMES: Raised chain, raised chain band The raised chain stitch is a decorative composite border stitch that produces a braid textured result. Unlike the basic chain stitch, the chain band is a combination of two basic stitches – chain stitch worked over straight stitch foundation, without piercing the fabric....

All these calendars are designed for US letter-size paper in PDF format. To download them, choose the template you like, then click on the image or the download button below the image. Please note, these printables are for personal, non-commercial use only. Explore the full monthly calendar for the entire year of 2024: January | February | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December...

Get Your Free Printable Sewing Glossary Similar to the Cross-Stitch Terms Glossary, this printable guide explains all the important sewing terms and their meanings. This guide is alphabetically ordered for easy reference and is ready to be printed. Everyone learns differently, but if you’re like me, you’d probably want to have all these terms handy in your sewing room and refer to them whenever you need to. To download the printable just fill out the form below, and you’ll get your copy straight into your inbox....

To explore these deep emotional love letters for her, simply scroll down the page, or use the links below to jump to your preferred section. Short Love Letters for Her These romantic love letters might be short, but each word carries the weight of your emotions, expressing how she makes your heart flutter and brings a radiant smile to your face. Let’s face it, everyone loves receiving a love note that speaks directly to their heart....

Designed for US letter-size paper in PDF format, these printable calendars are readily available for download. Just click on the image or the download button below it to get your copy. These printables are intended for personal, non-commercial use. Explore all PDF calendars for the entire year of 2024: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | September | October | November | December...

Once you go through this handy guide to sewing terms and definitions, you can become more familiar with the different sewing machine needle sizes and types. Disclaimer: This post might contain some affiliate links, you can find my full Disclosure Policy here. Sewing Terms You Need to Know Whether you’re looking to develop your sewing skills for small craft projects or go full-on garment making or alterations, your starting point should be understanding the main sewing terms....

Disclaimer: This article might contain some affiliate links, you can read the full Disclosure Policy here. Why Choose Thanksgiving Coloring Books With Activities? Did you know that coloring can reduce stress by up to 88%? Thanksgiving coloring books with activities offer so much more than just filling in pictures. They’re a goldmine of benefits for both kids and adults: Enhances creativity and imagination: These books encourage artistic expression and out-of-the-box thinking....

Whether you’re hanging out together or miles apart, sending your warmest wishes is a surefire way to make everyone’s day brighter. Religious Happy Easter Wishes Easter is a time to rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, embodying the ultimate message of hope, redemption, and love. Sending Easter blessings is a beautiful way to honor this sacred occasion and share in the spiritual significance with your family and friends....

Want more craft ideas? Check out some of our most popular craft guides: Our Picks for the Best Craft Kits for Adults Personally, hand-embroidery holds a special place in my heart. Before diving into embroidery, I explored multiple crafts— a bit of weaving, a touch of crochet— but embroidery captured my passion. Trying different crafts was key to discovering my love for embroidery. Starting a new craft can be a bit overwhelming....

Disclaimer: This post might contain some affiliate links, you can find my full Disclosure Policy here. EMBROIDERY INSPIRATION Some of the images I share for your inspiration are from the public domain. You can easily adapt them to your needs, and with a bit of imagination, they can be a great start for your next project. Please note that restrictions might still apply to some of the images. If you intend to use these images in your commercial projects, please follow each image source link and always double-check their copyright restrictions, and ask for the author’s permission if required....

USE: Outlines, lettering, as a filling, padding for solid fillings OTHER NAMES: Point de tige fendu, Punto partido The split stitch is another versatile outline stitch that can be used in all kinds of projects, and for different purposes: as an outline, to fill different shapes, and as padding for solid fillings. Split stitch is by far one of my most used stitches, it’s always there, visible or not. It can be worked on any kind of fabric – plain weave or even weave....

More love and Valentine’s day messages, quotes and wishes: I Love You Quotes | Love Letters to Him | Bible Quotes on Mothers Love Best Bible Verses on Love “Do everything in love” is one of my favorite Bible verse that guided my entire life so far. I think is one of the most profound and transformative scripture that sums up the entire secret to a life full of fulfilment....

The Floral Alphabet project is part of my Stitch a Long Series currently running as a free class via email, during which we are stitching together from start to finish the letter H. For an introduction to embroidering letters, you can check my other article on how to embroidery letters for beginners. WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL Here’s a short video I put together where I explain how to approach the Padded Satin Stitch and share a few tips on how to stitch the raised letter....

If you have the patience to browse the Antique platform, you’ll find plenty of other resources to develop your own ideas or you can check my other article on free books about embroidery. I had a go and color in these beautiful letters and monograms, just to see how they might look from a colored perspective. Use these printable alphabet templates to create custom handmade embroideries. From monogrammed kitchen towels, handkerchiefs, and baby blankets, to Christmas decorations and honestly, anything that can be embroidered on....

Disclaimer: This post might contain some affiliate links, you can find my full Disclosure Policy here. What is Thread Painting? Thread painting is a type of realistic embroidery that involves creating a picture on fabric using a needle and thread. Same as with other types of hand embroidery you first start by tracing the pattern onto the fabric, then fill it with embroidery stitches while using the original image as a reference....

Disclaimer: This post might contain some affiliate links, you can find my full Disclosure Policy here. Inspiration As I mentioned, this color palette was created for a particular pattern and uses bright pastel colors. The color palette I’m sharing with you today is very similar to the springtime color palette. In fact, the two color palettes are sharing the same thread colors, the only exception being the brighter Coral Light shade I used for the Mother’s day color palette....