I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I really, really love getting mail! Proof of how much I like mail: When I was younger, much much younger, I went around to all of the mailboxes on my street and I casually took all of the good looking letters out of people’s mailboxes. I thought that someContinue reading
Basic Stitches Britannica Online Encyclopedia Dressmaking is a craft of making dresses. It is the basis and the start of the fashion world. When you make dresses, you will be called a dressmaker or historically, modiste. Learning the basics of...
Vintage Comic Cross Stitch Pattern Digital Download PDF 14.0x13.5 inch
When you think of cross stitch, you probably think of Bible quotes hanging off the walls at your grandma's house. And hey, there's nothing wrong with that, but for those of you who want a little more from your embroidery, check out these badass examples compiled by Bored Panda. From crude comedy and crappy puns to gangster-themed patterns and good old fashioned insults, this awesome collection of alternative cross stitch will make you smile, although your grandma might not appreciate it quite so much. Would you hang any of these on your wall? Let us know in the comments below! (Cover Image: stu_spivack)
Every now and again, we step outside the knitting comfort zone and attempt a pattern that is more intricate than our normal offerings. As soon as I bought this pattern, I knew it had to be attempted. One of my favourite Spring flowers is the bluebell, so what better shade to choose for a jumper covered in said flowers than to opt for a springtime shade of blue? Ordinarily, I’m not actually a fan of blue, and favour autumnal shades instead, oh, and green of course, you can’t beat a bit of green, especially that scrumptious 1930’s green! :o) Anyway, getting good 4 ply, which isn’t wool, in a shade other than your very basic colours, can prove troublesome, especially with blue, which is often offered up in baby blue, or dark navy, neither of which took my fancy. However, good old Stylecraft came up trumps again, with a divine shade called aster. When knitting a complicated pattern, I always want the stitch detail to show up. I mean, what is the point in spending so much time knitting in a colour which is so dark that you can’t see the intricacy of the pattern until you are 12” in front of it?? Aster proved to be the perfect shade, showing up the little clusters of bluebells perfectly. And what’s more, it was incredibly economical to knit, using just 190g of wool, which works out at roughly £6.00 for the materials. Not bad, hey?! The finished design is so pretty, a definite eye catcher, even from afar ;-) The only slight downside is that it is a fairly open work design, so you would need to wear a little camisole underneath. For anyone wanting to give this pattern a go, you can print off a copy of the pattern for free by clicking HERE. Although I wouldn’t want to put anyone off from having a go at this jumper, I think it’s only fair to say that it isn’t really for a beginner. It is an intricate pattern, with a pattern repeat of some 36 rows, and really does take maximum concentration. I wouldn’t be confident sizing this jumper up by adding stitches, but you could go up or down a needle size to give a bigger/smaller woolly. You may also want to look at the neck opening. I found that it came up really small, so I adapted the pattern slightly, and added a buttoned neck opening to the left shoulder instead.
There is no better way to master a stitch than creating something beautiful - in that case, the world's easiest wrap designed by Purl Soho. It is perfect for the time when you just want to knit and not think about the pattern.
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Sleeve designs can be a little bit intimidating. Drafting them is kind of a science on its own, and it’s hard to imagine what shape you need to start with if
Learn how to combine 2 colours of yarn to make these cute Finger Knitting Snakes. We also show to to increase and decrease Finger knitting stitches. COOL!
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Subversive cross stitch pattern, funny cross stitch, funny wall decor, funny gift, sassy cross stitch, naughty curse gift, swear m#rde sh#t cross stitch. OFFERS: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DeLoraiPatterns?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=888988315%C2%A7ion_id§ion_id=22829209 KITS https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DeLoraiPatterns?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=888988315%C2%A7ion_id§ion_id=37827918 MAIN PAGE https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DeLoraiPatterns?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=888988315%C2%A7ion_id THIS IS A DIGITAL PATTERN for INSTANT DOWNLOAD. PLEASE READ THE INFO. PATTERN DETAILS: Stitched area size for 14 counts AIDA fabric: 10,29" x 10,29" = 26.13 cm x 26.13 cm = 144 x 144 stitches It will be smaller on 16 to 22 counts AIDA fabric. GRID SIZE: 154 wide x 150 height Make sure you buy your fabric with a few inches/ cm extra for the border. This is a DIGITAL PATTERN for INSTANT DOWNLOAD! You get in your Etsy mail box: - 1 symbols PDF chart (divided in 4 pages) - 1 colors and symbols PDF chart (on 4 pages), (both with with floss legend for DMC and ANCHOR thread, and the quantity of skeins needed) - 3 extra jpeg images with the design to guide you. Good FEEDBACK is the fuel, please remember to leave some :) ! I do make the designs, mistakes do happen, let me know and I'll correct them. Need it Personalized? Give me a shout to see if I can help. MORE PATTERNS TO COME!... MORE COUPONS TO COME!... The pattern comes as a PDF file that you can download immediately after purchase. In addition the PDF files are available in you Etsy account, under "My Account" and then "Purchase" after payment has been cleared. This listing is neither a completed cross-stitching nor a kit. Materials are not included! The pattern comes with a full color block chart and a Black and White symbol chart. The PDF pattern is delivered electronically via email. In order to open these files you will need Adobe Reader, which can be downloaded here for free: http://get.adobe.com/reader. If you have any questions, just ask!
Embroidery 101: How to Embroider: This instructable will teach you the very basics of hand embroidery. Learning to embroider is not as tough as you might think! With a bit of practice, you'll get it down in no time. Plus, embroidery is a nice relaxing thing to do after a long day if…
English embroidery artist Hannah Hill's sharp work has us in stitches.
I can listen while I knit, I swear!!
I had several people e-mail me and ask about pin stitching after reading my last journal entry , so I decided to create a tutorial and show...
Embroidery Stitches are more than just a straight stitch. Sometimes I forget that and just keep repeating the same basic embroidery stitch after another.
Chaotic Stupid is not an Alignment Modern cross stitch pattern is designed on 14 count Aida. It is 131 x 170 stitches, or about 9x12. This pattern will come with 2 different sized full colour patterns, for printing or viewing convenience, and a handy little tips and tricks printout to help you in your quest for cross stitching awesomeness. I would recommend, if you want, to stitch this on BLACK aida and have to words in white. It would look stunning. THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PATTERN. THIS LISTING IS FOR A PDF FILE. It includes a computer rendering of the finished pattern, a full color pattern, and a key in DMC thread colors. It will be automatically available for download after purchase. The link to download is sent to the email Etsy has on file for you. If you ask me nicely, I can make changes to this pattern for you and create a custom listing, but really, you can just mess around with the colours when you are stitching, it would work just as well. Please don’t resell my patterns or stitch them for profit, I worked really hard on them. Well actually, I used my laptop on my couch while drinking wine and watching Game of Thrones, but you know what I mean.
Learn to close fill holes in your sewing projects; watch how to sew a ladder stitch in this easy invisible stitch tutorial. You’re sewing a stuffed animal or bean bag, and you get to the part where you’re stuffing the nearly completed project. You finish adding the last bit of stuffing or filling, and you’re ready to close up the hole. But how? How do you sew an invisible stitch that won’t be seen from the outside? Easy; with a ladder stitch! A ladder stitch also goes by a lot of other names like a hidden stitch, blind stitch, or
Closed Blanket Stitch is another variation of the blanket stitch. This is the closed-form of the blanket stitch and you will find them mostly stitched across the edges of the quilts. This stitch gives a very clean finish to the edges. What you will need? Any fabric. Embroidery hoop, 15cm (6″) (Bigger if you are...Read More »
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Learn how to make the crochet jasmine stitch in this series of posts that will show everything from the basic to more intermediate techniques.
Hand embroidery begins with a few basic stitches. Once these stitches are mastered, it’s very easy to move into other specific embroidery techniques. Here, you can see diagrams of different stitches, with an explanation of how to execute them. The stitches are categorized by “stitch families” – for example, outline stitches, chain stitches, detached stitches, ...
A short discussion about working with 1/4 and 3/4 quarter stitches, and deciding which technique to use in a given cross stitch pattern.
Learn how to crochet the beautiful Arcade Stitch with step by step instructions and detailed photo's for every step.
Learn how to crochet the spider stitch with this step by step tutorial. You'll love using this warm stitch in all sorts of crochet projects!
Crochet stitches come in handy in many projects, so be sure to learn as many as you can! In this post you will find lots of easy tutorials.
There are so many hand embroidery stitches, but which ones are necessary to learn as a beginner? Here are the basic stitches with tutorials.
Step-by-step sewing tutorial on making an invisible stitch by hand so you can repair a tear in your favorite pillow or sew invisible hems.
Blanket stitch is a fantastic edge stitch for sewing around felt and fabric. It is widely used in hand stitching and very popular but also t...
In this episode, I am sharing some tips on making cross stitch a habit and how you can fit it into your day. You can listen to the episode or read the post.
In today’s tutorial you’ll learn how to complete a back stitch. A back stitch in cross stitch is a series of straight lines typically used as a way to outline a pattern. It is also a great method for stitching letters and numbers. It’s the perfect companion to the cross stitch and it’s a must-know...
