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Hello! ~ Happy Sunday Friends & Folk ~ 🍄 🍄 🍄 🍄 🍄 🍄 🍄 I have been perusing Pinterest and Instagram lately ~ {{ per usual }} and have become quite fascinated with embroideries of mushrooms! As a child growing up in the seventies, this familiar fungus was a staple-motif and appeared everywhere... on printed fabrics, tea towels, toaster covers, pot holders, wall decor and much more ~ I even embroidered some on my denim jacket. {oh how I wish I still had that jacket } I thought I would share with you a few of my favorite photos of inspiration.. again, these are not my works of hand ~ but other folks' work were found on the world wide web ... as mentioned above: So here is a freebie of mushrooms ~ that I sketched up for you in case you feel like joining me in stitching some up ~ 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 feel free to use these little doodles ~ would love to see yours if you decide to stitch them! and if you're a member of my Humble Work Hand Embroidery Group on FB you can post them there :) Have a creative day my friends! Blessings from the Farm ~ Lori

Stitches are prevalent in peasant and ethnic embroidery where braids are used to edge garments and the chain stitches worked to fill complete designs.

Learn how to embroider with this easy guide. Consider this your embroidery 101. Perfect for learning how to embroider for beginners!

French knots are one of the most loved embroidery techniques. They are quick to make and have a lot of versatility with how you can incorporate them into your embroidery projects. French knots date as far back as the medieval era and are still used today in the same ways they were hundreds of years ago. French knots are just as they sound, small knots made with a needle and thread. Many think french knots resemble small rosebuds and I would have to agree, they are just darling. Using french knots in embroidery projects has so many possibilities, not only are they gorgeous in numbers but they shine on their own as well. The french knot technique is easy to learn but takes practice to master. I have provided a few links to tutorials to get you started. Below the tutorials are some of my most favorite french knot projects that have inspired me and hopefully they will inspire you too. French Knot Tutorials Mary Corbet from Needle n Thread shares her video tutorial on how to make french knots. She also has many other embroidery tutorials and free embroidery patterns on her site. If you prefer text instructions, Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching shares her awesome fool-proof french knot technique on her site. This last tutorial will give you a visual example of real life application. Monika Kinner from My Sweet Prairie shares her french knot tutorial on her site. French Knot Inspiration Lily of the Valley Embroidery This is by my favorite embroidery artist, Yumiko Higuchi. She created this gorgeous lilly of the valley piece using french knots. You can see her other work on her site, Embroidery Art by Yukimo Higuchi. Simple Soft Dandelions This is a more simple french knot project but it doesn't leave less of an impression. The soft colors combined with the use of ink on the fabric make for beautiful art. These were done by Julia of Hand Knitted Things. French Knot FlockThis is an adorable way to use french knots. The way that french knots are shaped makes for a great texture that looks like fur so sheep are a favorite for them! These little guys were done by Incy Wincy. Retro Style French Knot ArtThis is an example that really tickles my love for all things retro. This portrait by Stacie Jay is completely done with french knots! French Knot Blooms This embroidery art with poppies is a good use of french knots and the color use is just bananas, I love it! It was made by Lynn Furman from Sidereal. French Knot Sherbet Incorporating french knots into your wardrobe is something I don't nearly see enough of! I love this tank top by Printosaurus on Etsy! The ombre french knots in bright fiery colors just makes me want to go put french knots on everything I own. Follow CraftFoxes's board Embroidery + Cross Stitch Patterns and Tutorials on Pinterest. Don't forget to follow our embroidery and cross stitch board on Pinterest for more tutorials and inspiration!

Back in the day when adKnits was just a baby, I went through a really major embroidering phase. There were flowers. Lots of flowers.While that's not so much my style anymore, I thought it would be fun to put together a tutorial on how to add one of those fabulous flowers to your knits. A few things to keep in mind befo

Learn how to make embroidered patches for your jackets, tote bags and more. There are 4 different ways to stitch patches, so start making them today.

I made this for my bathroom and absolutely love it! My cat is gray, so the pictured example is a gray kitty with bright pink nose and toe "beans." I can customize the cat color and word color! Inspired by the Flossy Feline

So little changes about needles, so the news of SCHMETZ color coded needles is HUGE! From my travels the most frequent comment heard was about identification of the needle . . . . especially after it was out of the package. The problem is now solved! Most needles will have two bands of color - the top band to identify the needle TYPE and the lower band to identify needle SIZE. The SCHMETZ Universal will have just one color band identifying needle size. The new SCHMETZ color coded needles are shipping now to your local stores. Yahoo . . . Happy New Year! Sew SCHMETZ! Rhonda PS: This is my last blog post at this address. Read the new blog on our website at www.SCHMETZneedles.com.

I can’t tell you how obsessed I am with this badge. @sirmazbit thank you so much for commissioning this baby! It has been challenging and fun and turned out absolutely beauuuuutiful!! ✨💚👽✨👽💚✨...

The perfect shirt for when you want to feel comfy, but still look cute. All items are made to order. Each one is unique to you. No two shirts are the same (unless you really want them to be). Choose your color and size. Message me if you have any special requests for thread color. **All shirts are UNISEX, not specifically Men's. All embroidery is done by hand in 100% high quality cotton thread. T-shirts are 100% pigment dyed cotton. CARE INSTRUCTIONS: -Delicate wash. -Drying: tumble dryer on a low/gentle mode. -Do not dry clean. -If ironing, do not put iron directly on thread. PRODUCTION: -Pieces are made to order & 100% hand made so no two will look exactly alike Because this is a hand made item, the processing time to create each piece is 2 weeks. This time does NOT include shipping, but I do my best to mail out as quickly as possible (: -If ordering for a gift, holiday, or special occasion, please try to order at least a month in advance -Not responsible for items lost in the mail or in customs & therefore cannot make a 2nd item for free -Please double check your address, I will not refund due to being shipped to wrong address Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions through Etsy.

Learn to make quick and easy fabric bookmarks using fabrics scraps. This tutorial walks all level of quilters through the steps to make a fabric bookmark.

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See how to do an invisible stitch by hand, using the so-called ladder stitch, slip stitch, or even blind stitch. Easy and quick!

Learn How to end a Stitch. We will show you 5 ways to do it by hand dependind of the fabric and how to end a stitch with a sewing machine.

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Inge Jacobsen cross-stitches over magazines creating a piece of art. She says, "By using intricate and, at times, painstaking technique such as

There are many sewists out there who swear by sergers, and it's no wonder why! Similar to a sewing machine, a serger is used to sew pieces of fabric together, but it does so with a twist. Not only does a serger stitch fabric, but it also cuts off extra fabric and seals in hems with an overlocking stitch, all at once! By using this one-stop-shop machine, you can cut your sewing time in half and produce projects that look professionally sewn. See only some of what you can do with this page full of serger basics and 15+ Serger Sewing Projects! Your stitches will be stronger than if you use a sewing machine and your hems will be protected against fraying. In short, a serger is a godsend for the sewing process. Itching to try out a serger yourself? Whether you want to know more about what a serger is, how to operate one, or to find free serging patterns, this collection has something for you! In this list, you'll find everything from a guide on serging 101 to patterns for couture fall accessories. If you'd like to know more about sergers, read our guide, Is a Serger the Same as an Overlocker? You don't have to scour the internet for serger patterns anymore. We've done the heavy lifting for you so that you can get to sewing designer-level pieces right away. Click any link below, and your serger will do the rest! Plus, we're sharing advice from our readers who use sergers to help you before you buy or as a beginner. Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>>

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Learn how to start hand stitching without a knot at the end of your thread creating a neater, smoother finish. You can use this for any hand stitching.

In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.

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Have a go at this toad-ally adorable craft project.

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Learn how to choose sewing machine needles to sew denim. Whether you're sewing jeans or upcycling denim, these tips will help you.

**Downloadable PDF pattern only** Please note that this is not a finished piece or physical pattern. Smut and Tut designs draw on good old British smut, like a seaside postcard. The meaning of this innocent cross-stitch pattern depends on the mind of the beholder. Unlike other subversive cross-stitch, this is safe to display even if you have small kids in the house. (Though bigger kids may realise you’re cooler than they previously thought…!) Basic cross stitch, fun for beginners or experts. Designed for 14-count Aida fabric to display perfectly in a 6” hoop, or mount in a frame. 3-page PDF pattern includes coversheet with reference photo of the finished article, colour chart pattern with suggested DMC colours (note: this is a colour block chart, not symbols, so you must be able to print in colour), and a tipsheet including hoop mounting instructions. Your PDF files will be available for instant download via Etsy once the payment has been confirmed. Once payment has been processed, Etsy will send you a separate e-mail containing the link to download your pattern immediately. Patterns are for personal use only. **REMEMBER TO PRINT THE PATTERN IN COLOUR!** (Also available as a complete kit to UK buyers with everything you need to make the finished piece! Favourite my shop to receive updates on new items.)

I’ve been really digging the work I’ve seen from Darn & Dusted, a small, one-man custom repair company over in...

Liesl tells you almost everything you’ll need to know about fabric grain as she covers lengthwise grain, crosswise grain, and bias grain.

This list of 20 handmade Christmas gifts to start sewing now is sure to give you plenty of ideas to get started on while you have plenty of time.

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Inspired by the recent meme game on hookmag associated with adding ‘and then the murders began’ as the second or third sentence of any book in order to ‘improve’ it.

Have you discovered a hole in the crotch of your jeans? Whether it is a big hole or a small one, learn how to fix jeans with holes in the crotch.

This cross stitch combines memes, emoji, puns, and nudity. That's what The Youths are into these days, right? Send your secret crush this stitch, and they'll pretty much have to do what it says, right? It's written in the imperative mood. This pattern is great for beginners, with limited specialty stitches and colors. It's designed to fit perfectly in a 4" embroidery hoop on 14ct aida. Check out my youtube series of cross stitch basics for help with everything from reading the pattern to doing the backstitch. bit.ly/StitchNoob Details: 7 DMC Colors 50 x 48 stitches. Sample is shown on 14ct aida in a 4" embroidery hoop. Pattern is in PDF format with 2 versions. one in color+symbols and another with symbols only and a color backstitch guide. Pattern includes stitch counts and usage estimates for each color in meters and skeins. Download also includes a high-res scan of a completed cross stitch for reference.

These Embroideries Of Boobs, Butts, Nipple Hairs And Stretch Marks Are Just Perfect (NSFW)

stitched by Katie Kutthroat So awesome. And kind of how I feel around Valentine's Day. Pattern available in Katie's etsy store.

Cat Kelly's knitting cake! Inspired by this design: This was the finished cake: I baked two sponge cakes and sandwiched them together with butter cream icing and strawberry jam. Then I carefully carved a little off each side to make the cake oval shaped. I was going to invest in an oval shaped cake tin but the chopping method worked just as well! I covered the cake in blue sugarpaste to start. I then mixed up a big batch of butter cream icing, divided it into two and coloured one green and one blue. I used a piping bag with a small nozzle to pipe on the lines of yarn, green first and then blue in between. Then I cut a rectangle of white sugarpaste which I attached to the middle of the cake, and then wrote "Knit fast, die warm" using my black felt tip food colour pen, then decorated with sugar balls (from cakecraft.com) Finally, I made some knitting needles out of cookie sticks with a bit of sugarpaste on the end and put them through the cakey ball of yarn, then transferred it onto a silver cake board.... Sadly it got so mashed in transit, but at least I got photos when it was still pretty!

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