Needle Arts such as Needlepoint, Embroidery, and Cross Stitch
While we are all socially isolating, I will be posing live videos on my Facebook page every weekday at 11 am Eastern (10 Central, 9 Mountain, 8 Pacific). You can give me suggestions on what you would like to learn in the comments of the videos, in my Facebook group, or as a reply to this post. This is for any craft, it does not have to be yarnie. If I can do it or figure it out, I will … Read more
This embroidered messenger bag was inspired by the embroidered turtle I made last year from a Global Artisan kit. I knew I needed to make it into something for Vada, because she’s my turtle-loving child. Vada’s in middle school this year, and is getting more social. I thought of making a petite messenger bag for her because it’s a great way to show off the fun little turtle, and she’s not into purses. She loves it, and I hope you … Read more
Mini Maker embroidery kits from Leisure Arts are a great way to get your embroidery fix. The designs are modern, beautiful, and full of a variety of stitches. Instructions with images are give for each stitch. Also, the thread is comes tied onto a card, ready to go.
Today I have a review of two of the kits I tried out, a few tips for you, and even a giveaway at the end of this post. The giveaway ends on March 16, 2020, so be sure to enter in time!
Embroidered Country Gardens is packed full of beautiful botanical stitched creations. Furthermore, Lorna Bateman packed the first half of the book with a bevy of embroidery stitches, tips and techniques. This book should be on the shelf of every embroiderer!
Embroidery and Sage kits feature fun, modern designs and high quality products. The online shop contains a wonderful selection of kits in various skill levels. You will find kits that can be completed by a beginner, and others that will keep an experienced embroiderer entertained. Alexis has even created some easy to follow videos to help with the stitches.
This DIY bookmaking tutorial will teach you how to make an embroidered wrap book. Your book will have 200 pages, an inside pocket and a wrap cover.
Holiday Reindeer are so lovable, and now you can create a beautiful holiday reindeer in a sparkly handmade frame for your decor.
DMC kits make awesome gifts, travel crafts, teaching aids, and more. Now you can get them from LoveCrafts.com. This means you can get your DMC craftie goodies along with your yarnie goodies, and you can get them pretty much anywhere in the world! How awesome is that?!
Stick around to the end of this post for a bonus tutorial and a giveaway that ends 12/12/19.
DIY felt ornaments make me feel nostalgic and loved! I have quite a few from my childhood and I love each and every one. They are fun to make, fun to give, and fun to get. DIY felt ornament kits provide a way to make these treasures with all the bits you need, and cute designs to boot!
DIY Yarn Ornaments from Katrinkles come in several shapes and styles that work for nearly any holiday and are a quick and easy way to satisfy your inner yarnie. I recommend stocking up on them so you always have a quick gift on hand.
