Articles related to "Embroider"

Take something ordinary and make it extraordinary. Simply add a little embroidery.

Machine embroidery is a wonderful way to embellish and personalize t-shirts but the thin stretchy fabric requires extra care to achieve professional-looking results.

With the right hooping and stabilizing techniques and the right design choice for a particular fabric, even a novice can achieve professional embroidery results.

Do you have a special page you want to scrapbook?

Vintage southern belle embroideries have become very collectible, especially the pillow cases and dresser scarves. Collectors love to layer them for cottage chic appeal.

Need a quick gift? Or maybe you just want to spice up a blah pair of mittens? Here's a great way to show off your stitching skills and make your winter more unique.

Here is a quick and easy way to make a meaningful quilt for yourself or to give as a gift.

Yarn-based garments can be updated in a flash using both crochet and embroidery techniques. Try surface stitching in crochet, using the surface chain method.

This triquetra symbol pattern can be made to be a badge, a pin, or the basis for a doily. Use your imagination with this gorgeous knot pattern.

A book of embroidery designs, fashion and home projects for modern stitchers.

Embroidered purses were important accessories during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). They are a unique choice today to hold a mobile phone or iPod.

The fashion for bound feet in China died out decades ago, yet there are many collectors overseas who search antique shops and markets for a pair of tiny shoes.

Fiber artists are typically so generous that their projects are given out to almost everyone they know. But, what if it's their turn to receive?

The antique crazy quilt is a unique form of patchwork, more art than bed cover, and seldom meant for warmth. The beauty was in the rich fabrics, embroidery and stitchery.

Interest in antique embroidery is growing and with each passing year even a fragment of embroidered silk is becoming harder to find. Many old pieces are very expensive.

With the holidays coming, you will gets loads of use for your embroidery stitches to make great gifts and special cards

The Victorian era was full of frills, lace, and silhouettes. Combine them with the practicality of denim for something truly special.

We tackled the running stitch last month. This month we are adding the french knot to our embroidery know how.

Remember the hand embroidered tablecloths, napkins and pillow cases? They don't have to be a thing of the past. Embroidery is not difficult to learn.

Today's brides are looking beyond the common pencil edge, ribbon edge, and cut edge veils to customize their wedding ensembles and create a truly personal look.

Most items from the Victorian period are easily found at auctions and in antique shops, so it's not difficult to find items to fill the parlor of an old house.

Give the gift of kindness and good wishes. A simple frame with an embroidered statement can make a huge impact and be the gift that keeps on giving.

These homemade Christmas gift ideas will come from the heart while avoiding the financial burden of the holidays.

Bohemian chic is a comfortable and romantic combination of vintage and modern styles, from flowy tops to colorful layers, chunky accessories to embroidered flourishes.

Looking for romantic birthday gifts for him? You're just a few romantic ideas away that he'll no doubt be bragging to his buddies about!

Cloth dolls are fun to sew. Here are some tips for beginners

Toss the tissues and keep clean and classy with handkerchiefs that match your style.

Amatenango del Valle and San Lorenzo Zinacantán are known for local crafts, unique costumes, and friendly people.

From the Bayeux Tapestry to modern floral wall hangings, crewel stitches worked with embroidery wool on woven fabric have been an enduring hand embroidery tradition.

There is something endearing about antique samplers, those small pieces of linen given to young girls to practice stitchery techniques. Today those samplers are art.

Log Cabin and Honeycomb are two of the many quilting patterns that tell the stories of the people who made them, and the settlement of Canada.

Parisian dresses and traditional Greek costumes were seen side by side in royal balls and fashionable promenades of 19thC Athens.

Going shopping means you're hit with a lot of inspiration all at once... and not only for the project you've gone out for. Bring a notepad to jot down what you see!

When you don't have time to search for a simple pattern, you can create your own. By knitting in the stockinet stitch you can make practical holiday gifts.

The monasteries were mostly built during the 15th Century and reflect the art and architecture of the Byzantine period thus preserving an important part of Greek history.

Everyone loves flowers, but in China their love goes beyond beauty. Flowers have symbolic meanings to ward off bad luck and promote success and good fortune.

After the big items are in place, it's time to look for other essentials for the baby. Not everything has to be bought at once, but there are some must-haves.

Sheer ruffles, airy tulle, intricately crafted lace... This season, bridal lingerie is prettier than ever!

Helsinki's pre-holiday markets bring the best of Nordic art, crafts and world-class Finnish design together in an exciting city that knows how to enjoy winter.

Shopping in Madrid veers on the touristy, especially around the magnet of Plaza Mayor, complete with a range of interesting finds in an atmosphere of bustling commerce.

Often staffed by young victims injured by landmines, traditional Vietnamese silk embroidery gives a fortunate few a chance to learn a trade and gain independence.

The towns and villages of Oaxaca's central valleys where synthetically dyed cotton is woven into fine textiles are easily accessible: tablecloths, embroidery & more.

This cuddly crib-size quilt makes a great baby gift or warm lap quilt. It's a perfect quilting project for beginners, or anyone who wants a cute, quick quilt.

You will need no pattern with this bib other than your own cup and saucer.

The simple beach towel is an enduring symbol of childhood bliss. Before your next family beach vacation, consult this list of cool beach towels for kids.

Whether you're looking for men's wallets or women's wallets, cheap wallets or designer wallets, there are plenty of ways to keep your hard-earned cash close at hand.

Morocco travel and riads were inspirational for designers and style gurus even before Yves Saint Laurent and the 1960s hippies arrived, and the magic still works today.

I'll be adding a new article daily with easy sewing and needlework projects that you can use as gifts or decoration -- no matter what holiday or season you celebrate.

Learn about the beautiful customs surrounding South Korea's New Year's Day.

This book is targeted at machine embroiderers who have embroidered about every surface they can think of and are wondering 'what next'?