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15 Embroidery Tools & Supplies You Can Buy on Amazon Today

Are you ready to level up your stitching game? I know I’m always on the lookout for new tools and supplies to make my embroidery projects even better. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good Amazon shopping spree? So, I thought it would be fun to share my top 15 must-have embroidery essentials […]

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Blooming Blunders: 11 Embroidery Mistakes to Avoid When Embroidering Flowers

Embroidering flowers is a delightful way to add vibrant life to your projects. Whether you’re creating delicate blooms or bold statement pieces, there’s a floral embroidery style for everyone. However, even experienced embroiderers can fall into common traps that can diminish the beauty of their creations. To help you avoid these pitfalls and achieve stunning […]

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DIY Christmas Table Runner: Step-by-Step Tutorial for a Doily Table Runner

Creating a festive atmosphere for your Christmas table can be both fun and rewarding. One way to add a touch of elegance and charm is by making your own doily table runner. This DIY project is simple, cost-effective, and allows you to customize the runner to fit your unique holiday decor. Follow this step-by-step tutorial […]

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17 Hand Embroidery Tips You Won’t Find in Every Tutorial (But Should!)

I’ve been embroidering for a while now, and I’ve picked up a few tricks along the way that aren’t always mentioned in those beginner guides. These are the little things that really make a difference, and I’m excited to share them with you! 1. The “Thread-Saver” Trick: Before I start a new project, I always […]

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13 Free Beginner Crochet Patterns To Get You Hooked

13 Free Crochet Patterns for Beginners: Get Hooked on Crafting! Are you ready to embark on a creative journey with crochet? This wonderful craft is accessible to everyone, and with the right patterns, you can create beautiful and useful items in no time. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing hobby or a way to make […]

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Halloween Tapered Candles DIY

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to set the mood than with some spooky, DIY decorations? Today, we’re going to transform plain candles into festive Halloween masterpieces with a little paint and some creative flair. Materials You’ll Need: Directions Step 1: Prepare Your Candles Make sure the candle is clean, if […]

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Spooktacularly Simple: Crafting a DIY Halloween Wreath

Crafting a DIY Halloween Wreath Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to set the stage for spooky fun than with a DIY Halloween wreath? This project is perfect for beginners, requiring minimal supplies and offering endless creative possibilities. Let’s dive into creating a simple yet eye-catching Halloween wreath that will be […]

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The Top 10 Embroidery Floss Brands for Crafting Enthusiasts

My Top 10 Favorite Embroidery Floss Brands Hey there, fellow crafters! If you’re anything like me, you know that embroidery is not just a hobby; it’s a passion! There’s something so satisfying about bringing a piece of fabric to life with colorful threads. But let’s be real—having the right embroidery floss can make or break […]

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DIY Doily Collar: Upcycling Thrifted Fashion for Under $3

Upcycling is a fantastic way to make old or thrifted items into something new and more trendy and suited to your own style. Upcycling is a budget friendly way to bring life into older items. Today I’ll show you how to make a doily into a collar. Both items are thrifted from my local charity […]

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The 1 Way to Make Absolutely Beautifully Decorated Decoupage Candles with an Iron

These decoupage candles are so easy to make. Today we are going to be doing decoupage but with an iron instead of Mod Podge. Although these look very aesthetic I have not tried lighting them and I’m worried it could be a fire hazard so please only make these candles for decorative purposes. These decoupage […]

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Simple PRIDE Month Keychain

It’s Pride month, so let’s celebrate those who identify with pride. In this tutorial I will show you how to make a simple Pride themed keychain. This is very easy to make, making it a perfect addition to your wardrobe this pride. Let’s get started with what you need. RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ Don’t be afraid […]

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How To Make a Hand Embroidery Rainbow Necklace

Hand embroidery necklaces are very intricate and delicate looking. With this free-hand embroidery rainbow necklace tutorial. You can make your very own. Hand-embroidered jewelry is quite an art but is a lot easier than it looks. The details and the stitches are very small and detailed but very possible with the right equipment, tutorial, and […]

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How to Apply Gold Leaf to Almost Anything

Gold is timeless, it’s elegant, bold, and noble. Gold leaf is a medium that can be used on nearly all elements, from wood to canvas, to candles and more. Below I am going to talk about basic information, supplies, and equipment needed and I will go through the basic instructions on how to gold leaf […]

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How to make a DIY Wax Air Freshener

Today I will be showing you how to make this simple DIY wax air freshener using only two main ingredients plus a few optional other ingredients just for decoration. These DIY wax air fresheners are great for the closet or bathroom. I even store some in my partners work boots when he isn’t using them. […]

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Valentine’s Day Heart Embroidery | How to Embroider a Heart

If you are reading this, it probably means that Valentine’s Day is coming up which means it’s the season of hearts, love, red, and pink. For Valentine’s Day, I thought I would go over 8 ways to make rustic hand-embroidery hearts perfect for the Valentine’s Day season. Let’s begin, *This post contains affiliate links, what […]

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9 Free Valentine’s Day Hand Embroidery Patterns

Love is in the air! Get Festive with one of these 9 free Valentine’s Day hand embroidery patterns. From embroidery hearts to roses pretty in pink and red, there surely must be something for your liking. Free Valentine’s Day Hand Embroidery Patterns Let’s get started with the list. 1. All you need is Love Hoop […]

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10 Free Easter Sewing Projects | Free Patterns

Easter will be here before you know it! So here are 10 Free Easter Sewing Projects that you can sew. I love to celebrate easter it is one of my favorite holidays. The decorations that can be made for easter are endless because of the countless ways people celebrate. Every year my aunty has an […]

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How To Make A Ruffle Tote Bag | Instructions

In this sewing pattern learn how to make this ruffle tote bag. This bag is great for beginners and other people wanting to learn to sew. This bag can be made in around 2 hours or less depending on your sewing level. Where to Download the Pattern To support me if you wish, you can […]

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9 Embroidery Stitches for Beginners with Free Pattern

Let’s learn 9 hand embroidery stitches for beginners. Here is a tutorial for 9 hand embroidery stitches. This tutorial is great for all levels of embroiderers but is more useful for beginners so we will be learning the following beginner stitches. Wagon wheel, French knot, Chain Stitch, Short-Long Stitch, Lazy Daisy, Back Stitch, Satin Stitch, […]

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How to Crochet Chain Stitch | Quick Guide

How to Crochet a Chain Stitch, Crochet Chain Stitches are the very first thing you should be learning when learning to crochet. The crochet chain stitch is the base of all crochet projects really. From a crochet chain, you can build other crochet stitches. So let’s learn how to do that. Across most countries, the […]