Moving between the earth and the heavens, birds are often seen as symbols of hope, of freedom, of new beginnings. Read on to see 5 different approaches to embroidering birds–and choose one for your own hoop. 1. Blissful bird blended into clouds The Rolling...
As summer and US patriotic holidays roll in, it’s time to create embroidered decor in red, white and blue. Take a look at three US-flag inspired embroidery patterns that are designed around stars and stripes. The finished projects can be framed, shadow-boxed,...
Even though each of our 50+ patterns use different stitch combinations to render different motifs . . . . . . there are a few tips we find ourselves sharing again and again in pattern how-to guides. These are our little but essential stitch helpers. Read on, and see...
Our Bunnies Stick & Stitch pattern gives you four bunnies each measuring 4.5″ wide and high. They look great in 6″ or 7″ hoops and they make sweet stuffed ornaments or toys. Have fun choosing and layering fabrics, finding color combinations you...
Our traditional samplers are designed so that you can stretch and frame them yourself using standard-sized frames from your local craft shop. I framed Home Sampler shown below with a 16″x20″ frame from Michael’s (with a buy-one-get-one...
