Freeze your child’s handwriting in time with this fun Handwriting Embroidered Christmas Ornament. Today, we will walk you through the steps of creating this one of a kind personalized Christmas ornament. When my 8-year-old was in kindergarten, she would write her name as a mirror image of what it actually should be. That is how...

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Amy from Ameroonie Designs is here today sharing a Free “Love Note” Envelopes Sewing Pattern. The adorable envelopes are made from felt and can be turned into a mini quilt or embroidery hoop art! It’s such a fun Valentine’s Day Craft idea, I’m seriously smitten! Hi friends! Amy Chappell from Ameroonie Designs here again to...

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With a bit of hand embroidery and our free printable template, you can easily create a sweatshirt inspired by your Hogwarts house. Learn how to do it with our Harry Potter Inspired embroidered sweatshirt tutorial. I’m sure you’ve noticed the new trend of embroidering names or phrases onto the collar of a sweatshirt. I think...

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Y’all know how much I love making zippered pouches and today I’m sharing with you a Curved Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial with a hand-stitched monogram. If you like this post you may also like this embellished zippered pouch sewing pattern. I love to share the items that I’ve sewn for my kids in hopes that...

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Create an adorable piece of Embroidery Hoop Art inspired by Winnie the Pooh with our free printable Pooh quote and hoop art tutorial. Recently someone contacted me with questions about this project. You’re probably just seeing it today, but it’s been on the blog for a number of years. “Back in the day” when I...

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Jessica from Cutesy Crafts is back with us today sharing another one of her amazing Hand Embroidery Designs. This sewing themed embroidery design adds the perfect touch to the cutest little supply pouch for your supplies!    I’ve been wanting a way to organize the little odds and ends that I use when I embroider....

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Stitch up this inspirational saying perfect for a kid’s room with our free “Tiny Hero with a Very Big Heart” Hand Embroidery Pattern. This post is sponsored by Disney Book Group and inspired by their new book Delphine and the Silver Needle. I have always loved the Disney Cinderella movie.  It’s one of the films I...

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Sarah Ashford is generously sharing a free pattern for an adorable needle case with everyone today! The pattern is called “Home Sweet Home”, and I love that she was inspired by her love of home. I don’t know about you but I’m always losing my hand sewing needles. I need to make one of these...

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Jessica of Cutesy Crafts is back with us again sharing another GORGEOUS hand embroidery pattern. Not only is the embroidery pattern (and finished product) beautifully, it’s also really uplifting and inspirational.  I love that Jessica always makes such inspiring and positive projects! You can also check out her Flamingo & Peacock Embroidery Pattern here. I...

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Create a beautiful cross-stitched red & white Scandi style Christmas ornament with this free Scandinavian Star Cross Stitch Ornament Pattern. My family is from Norway & Iceland, I think because of that I have always absolutely adored Scandinavian-inspired Christmas decorations! This free pattern by Amy Ball features a beautiful red and white Scandinavian Star cross...

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