I find embroidery on paper to be a fun mix of genres so I couldn’t resist using some of my stash of Halloween paper to do some Halloween embroidery on paper! How to Embroider on Paper Of course you can embroider anything on paper of any type, but the key preparation element is poking holes […]
DIY Needle Minder
I love the idea of a needle minder for stitching, so I decided to try my hand at making a DIY needle minder. What’s a Needle Minder? A needle minder is a decorative pair of magnets that is used most commonly by people who do cross stitch or embroidery but it can be used by […]
Cross Stitch Pencil Bookmark
This cute cross stitch pencil bookmark is easy to stitch and a great project for back to school or to give as a teacher gift. Though it has a few colors, it’s very straightforward so this might be a good one to try if you’re somewhat new to cross stitch and haven’t done a project […]
Make a Cat Bookmark and Read about Feline-Inspired Idioms
Today we’re celebrating the release of Cat Got Your Tongue by making a super cute and simple cat bookmark out of felt! About Cat Got Your Tongue Cat Got Your Tongue by Hannah Shaw celebrates phrases from around the world that have to do with cats. (Thanks to the publisher for sharing a review copy […]
Crocheting with Embroidery Floss
If you’re used to crocheting with heavier yarn, the idea of crocheting with embroidery floss can be intimidating. But actually embroidery thread isn’t as thin as some threads used for fine crochet work, so it’s a nice transition between yarn and thread if you want to work your way down to being able to use […]
Make a Cross Stitch Patch
Let’s make a cross stitch patch out of a small cross stitch project! Here I’m using my rainbow cross stitch pattern, but any design that’s a couple of inches/5 cm or so around will be fine for a project like this. Or if you’re making a patch to cover a hole in a garment, an […]
Rainbow Cross Stitch Pattern
Whether you’re making a rainbow for Pride or just because you love color, this rainbow cross stitch pattern is quick and easy to make in an afternoon. And if you don’t know how to cross stitch, you can learn all about it on my how to cross stitch page! Supplies To make a cross stitch […]