DIY embroidery crafts

Fishbone stitch is a favorite for leaves but it is a fairly versatile stitch that can be used for filling other shapes. Before getting into some fun variations here is a little refresher diagram…

A step by step guide on how to create your own decorative tassels made from embroidery floss. They are great for keychains, zipper pulls or cell phone danglers.

Tracy is a self-employed embroiderer, specialising mainly in traditional embroidery including crewelwork, silk shading, and gold work. She manages her...

Over the years I have created many jewelry, home decor and craft posts with items made using tassels or fringe. I am addicted to tassels, I swear. It is just so simple to make tassels

A blog about hand embroidery and needlework adventures

You've just completed a lovely piece of embroidered art but have decided that it is missing something - text! It can be so fun to add a favorite quote or name to your work, but what stitch should you use? Below I've included a look at my favorite hand embroidery stitches for lettering. Scroll down for information on ea

El nakışı örneklerinden oluşan güzel bir galeri hazırladık. Galeride el emeği göz nuru özenle hazırlanmış modeller var. Bu modellerin yapılışı maalesef

Also known as: Hungarian Braided Chain Stitch The braided chain stitch is worked almost the same way as the heavy chain stitch. There is only a slight difference in the way the needle is taken under the existing loops, thus giving it a totally...